Posts by Arthur Jones4

If you want to get those dried prunes working for you, try soaking them in water overnight. Then, the next day, just eat the fruit and drink the leftover liquid—that juice is where the magic happens...

As for swimming, I couldn't agree more. It’s absolutely top-tier. If you're looking for an activity to stay active, swimming is definitely the move. I used to regularly clock in several miles in the pool, and honestly, I never had any issues with the chemical stuff at all. In fact, quite the opposite.

Oh, and here’s a little fun fact for you: my system would actually 'wake up' even from just singing loudly for a while!!!

I’ve no clue which specific muscle group is actually beneficial here, but let me tell you—that one with the chocolate flavor? Definitely won't help... try mixing them with yogurt instead.
Honestly, the best move would be to cut back on heavily seasoned foods entirely. I know, easier said than done... I suppose Lawry's shouldn't cause much trouble since it's mostly just salt and dried veggies, but I’ll say it again: the less seasoning, the better.
As for physical activity, man, that’s a tricky one. I used to do push-ups and sit-ups myself, and honestly, it just wrecked me even more (internal issues too). I quit doing them altogether, and my symptoms actually started to subside. Any kind of strain is bad news. Unfortunately, it's the same deal with cycling, at least in my experience. I haven't touched a bike in two and a half years. It seems strange that your doctor is telling you everything is fine, but I guess the doctor knows best; these are just my own personal experiences.
The fundamental thing I’ve noticed with hemorrhoids is that everyone deals with different symptoms and different "triggers." Observe yourself, be patient, and stay persistent, and you'll find a way to keep them under control. Regarding the exercise and the cycling, you have to decide for yourself—I was stubborn about it right up until the bleeding became a daily, heavy occurrence.
I hope this helps at least a little bit. If there's anything else I can do...

Since everyone keeps buzzing about this "miracle" Tylenol, I decided to do a little digging online and—holy cow—look what I found: the jumbo pack that goes for about $200 here in town is listed on www.pilex.com for exactly 52$!!!!!!! Does every single corporation in this country need to squeeze a million percent profit out of us? It’s absolutely outrageous!!!!

P.S. Just so we’re clear, I’m not questioning if the tablets actually work; it just makes me want to gag when I see pricing like that.

Hey there, I’m the new guy on the block... Look, if you actually want to get those hemorrhoids under control, your diet is everything. Seriously. I managed to deal with some pretty intense internal bleeding from my hemorrhoids just by overhaulng what I eat and tweaking my lifestyle. I went all in on soft, cooked foods—lots of leafy greens, veggies boiled to death, the whole nine yards. Basically, if it makes you bloated, it’s out. More fruit, more homemade compotes, and as little processed junk as possible. But honestly? The most vital part is listening to your own body. You have to be your own detective and figure out exactly what triggers your symptoms... And yeah, you’ve got to stay disciplined. People around you can get incredibly weird when you suddenly change your eating habits and start acting differently, and that’s usually when you start second-guessing yourself and everything goes downhill fast...
By the way, I’m running a little informal study regarding hemorrhoids, so if you feel like sharing, let me know what your blood type is... thanks