Posts by Lisa Cook81

Olivia Doyle85 said:I’ve actually gone through the stapled hemorrhoid surgery before, and honestly, they did come back, but I suppose all that discomfort you deal with leading up to the procedure makes it feel worth it in the end... Are yours just external, or are you looking at something like a ligation?

Mine are just external, I think.. I guess I'm wondering if the stapler procedure is painful, and how long the recovery usually takes.?

Olivia Doyle85 said:I finally went through with my sigmoidoscopy today, and it looks like I'm scheduled for surgery on June 15th—though maybe even sooner, since my doctor was kind enough to squeeze me into his schedule despite how packed his June calendar is. Honestly, I'm just looking forward to finally getting rid of this constant nuisance. I should probably mention that the exam itself wasn't painful at all; it’s more of a weird, slightly uncomfortable sensation, I suppose, but that's about it.

Man, I really dread having that kind of exam done...
The mere thought of it makes me uneasy, and honestly, the prep work before surgery sounds even worse.
I have my appointment set for June 4th, and once we figure out the timing for the procedure, I think I might try to arrive a day or two early so I can just fast and perhaps get put on an IV instead 😁, rather than dealing with the whole process of being pumped full of liquid prep, if you know what I mean... 🙂

Eric Chase12 said:Basically: everyone is going to have an opinion on what you should do, but your doctor knows best. Follow their lead, and if they say surgery is the only way—well, then that’s just what needs to happen.

I suppose we all deal with these fears at some point. It’s hard not to feel a bit shaken when you see that thin spray of blood; it can honestly feel like life is flashing before your eyes for a second. But it really isn't like that. No one has died from this, so I guess there's no sense in dwelling on it too much. Just grit your teeth and try to be thankful it isn't something significantly more serious. It’s certainly not the end of the world, and there are plenty of much worse things out there. Even if you felt blindsided by this, maybe that just means you have the strength to fight through it. You're a woman, after all, right?

Thanks, Jessica Grant56... I think I needed that reality check. 😛
You're a legend! 🙏 😉

I’m just completely overwhelmed... I honestly don't know what to do anymore..

I saw my doctor today, and she suggested I head into the hospital so they can figure out a real plan for these external hemorrhoids, since the creams aren't doing a thing. She mentioned that I’ll probably need to have them rubber banded...

And I just turned 20...
It feels pretty terrible.. I feel like such a mess, especially on top of dealing with other health issues too..😠

Has anyone here actually had hemorrhoid banding done? I know some people talk about traditional surgery, but has anyone specifically gone through the banding procedure, and if so, what was your experience like...?!??

I’m really scared, and I truly don't want to go through any of this.....😢 😢 😢

coastalmaker9 said:I find that hard to believe, since I suspect there might be some fat content involved... maybe if you just crush up some Vaseline and mix it all together... I should have the exact recipe by tomorrow... that was pretty much my only lifeline...

Starting today, I’ve been using a cream from a guy who works at a local pharmacy; he’s one of those people who makes custom remedies for almost anyone, and he actually suggested that Vaseline trick to me... right now, he’s put together some rather unappealing drops and a cream for me to try...

Please, let me know if it works...
In the meantime, I think I'll try applying some chamomile tea compresses...
😢

coastalmaker9 said:To be honest, I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy...

Lion m helped me out a little bit, though I mostly relied on mixing some crushed Advil into a basic natural ointment or grease...

Could you let me know, please? I was thinking about trying that Advil trick, but I don't have any ointment at home right now—do you think some kind of oil might work as a substitute?😢
Thanks!

Eric Chase12 said:I ended up spending quite a bit on those premium options myself, so... well, it made sense. I happened to pick up some Italian Proctolyn cream—it wasn't particularly expensive, but I suppose it works well enough for me. I guess you just have to try different things until you finally "hit" on something that actually offers relief, though there's probably no point in persisting if nothing seems to help. If things start cracking or bleeding heavily, you might feel like it's all over, but honestly, it would be pretty foolish to worry that much over such a minor issue... at least from a purely physical standpoint.
If I could offer a little tip, I usually find it helpful to apply a vein-strengthening cream as well, maybe something like Herbion or Vazogel.

Thanks, I think I'll give that cream a shot..

So, I went ahead and finished an entire course of those Hemoroidin tablets from Encian, and honestly, I’m not seeing any real difference... if anything, things just feel more irritated than ever.😠

I'm kind of at a loss here. I really don't want to go through with surgery. Like I mentioned before, I've already tried using Faktu, then Dolokain, and now these capsules...

Does anyone else have any suggestions for something else? Maybe something that actually works?😢

So, here's the situation... it's been about two months now, and I've been applying ointment twice a day. I started out using FAKTU for a month, and then switched over to Dolokain. To be honest, there isn't any pain, bleeding, or stinging, but I just really want them gone because they're such a nuisance! 😠

I was wondering if anyone here has tried those Encian Hemoroidin tablets and if you actually found them helpful?
😢
Thanks..

I tried using FactSet ointment for about two weeks now, but I honestly haven't noticed any real difference... so I decided to pick up some Dolocaine instead. Does anyone happen to know the exact way I should be applying this? Like, how many times a day am I supposed to use it? The instructions aren't really saying much at all. If someone could help me out, I'd really appreciate it...

I was wondering if anyone knows how much that Dolacain cream usually goes for? Also, I guess I should ask—is it intended for external use, or is it meant for internal application?