I just got back from my doctor's office after another checkup, and it looks like the ultimate solution is going to be cauterization. I was really holding out hope that we could just get it over with right away, but in my specific situation😂—of course—that isn't an option. They put me on a course of antibiotics because of the inflammation, and I'm scheduled to go back in three weeks. My only prayer is that I don't completely lose my mind before then because of "my little princess," who makes every single day a struggle... She's cold (so wrap her up), her pants are chafing (so take them off), and now, as if things weren't difficult enough, even my underwear is starting to irritate the area🤣... Does anyone know how long it usually takes for the antibiotics to actually kick in? Now that it turns out this is such a significant inflammation that the meds can't just fix it instantly☕...
dustyseal21 said:So, here I am, sitting by my computer and typing this out... The reason is simple: I can't even sit down because of these hemorrhoids, though I suppose that’s progress, since before this, I could barely walk without being in total agony... nothing helps the pain... In my case, they turned into a incredibly painful and uncomfortable side effect of childbirth. I had a natural birth with a pretty large baby, and the straining just sent everything into a knot. On top of that, I had to have stitches from an episiotomy, so it’s really a double dose of misery... I'm breastfeeding, and during those first two days, I could barely manage it; the pain was so intense I almost gave up entirely because I couldn't think about anything else besides the throbbing... They've shrunk a little bit now; I rinse with cold water and apply St. John's Wort oil, and while I read all these recommendations for medications here, I'm terrified of taking any pills since I'm nursing and don't want to risk anything... Initially, they were about the size of a walnut, and using Faktu ointment helped shrink them after five days, but then on the sixth day, I suffered a horrible allergic reaction—exactly like the side effects described—in the form of unbearable itching, so I had to stop using it immediately... To make matters worse, I've been bleeding for 18 days straight since the delivery, which is technically normal, but it doesn't help the situation at all, especially since the pads just irritate the area even more. It feels like nobody talks about this, but it seems like most women deal with this after giving birth, whether it's mild or severe. My labor was fast, but it feels like I won't be getting over this misery anytime soon... Honestly, if it weren't for this, I wouldn't be thinking about having kids again; you know pregnancy passes, but with this thing, you have no idea when it will end, or if it even will... Can you guys recommend some good stool softeners? I can't seem to go every day—it's more like every second or third day—and when it finally happens, it’s just exhausting... I tried those Dulcolax tablets, but the label says not to use them for more than five days, and I'm scared of messing up my digestive system like that... Please help...😢
If you're already dealing with hemorrhoids, it honestly makes no sense to use laxative suppositories; they'll just irritate the area even further. You can find fruit pectin gummies containing Encian at any local pharmacy. They taste great, they aren't addictive (though I personally take them once a week), and most importantly—they actually work...
Thomas Thompson11 said:I forgot to mention that it doesn't seem to matter what I eat or drink; there's just no reaction where my stool starts burning or bleeding afterward
Well, at least you actually know what triggers yours, so please, for heaven's sake, don't go sitting on cold surfaces if you know it bothers you. Personally, I don't think it's a massive crisis if they pop up every two or three months—you can certainly learn to live with that—but the real issue arises when they start making your life a living hell every single day, whether it's through the bleeding or that constant, nagging pain. In those cases, I truly believe surgery is probably your best bet. But if you're dealing with them right now, please be careful; don't let things get out of hand to the point where you end up like some poor soul who literally cannot get out of bed because of the agony, believe me... I don't think there is anything worse than that...
Megan Hill said:Back last year, I dealt with internal hemorrhoids for about three months, and honestly, the pain was just unbearable—it felt like my entire lower GI tract was throbbing... plus, there was blood 😢😢😢 during bowel movements My recovery routine looked something like this: I used FAKTU ointment with an applicator, applying it right after a bowel movement when everything felt empty, again before bed, and occasionally in the morning if I had gone... I stuck to a very light diet, cutting out anything that caused constipation or made my stools too hard 😁 and I made sure to drink tons of fluids, especially apple juice... plus plenty of fruits and vegetables... and to top it all off, I found that doing a sort of "steam treatment" helped quite a bit... you just brew some chamomile tea and sit over the steam... 😍😍😍 It’s been six months now, and thank God, I haven't had any more issues with hemorrhoids... 🙏🙏 🙏
Well, here I am again... after that initial burst of optimism and relief provided by Detralex, I’ve realized that nothing good lasts forever. It seems that even though I'm still sticking to my medication regimen, these little monsters have decided to make a grand comeback in all their glory😠 So, tomorrow I’m finally going to call that specialist, Dr. Miller😉, to see if we can get an actual surgery on the calendar. Whether it's excision, cauterization, or ligation—I don't care which method they use—I am officially done messing around with this. When I sit down and calculate how much I’ve been bleeding every month on pills, various creams, wipes, and ointments, I realize I could have probably paid for the procedure five times over with the money I've wasted... I know nobody can give me a 100% guarantee that they won't return, but at least I might actually live a normal life for a while🤷 instead of feeling like a total invalid... because honestly, it's ridiculous; the moment I so much as sneeze, they just pop right back up...
Aaron Gonzalez6 said:I’m really not sure how wise it is to just go ahead and self-prescribe Detralex...🤷 When I brought it up with my doctor, his response was basically that it was madness. He told me to overhaul my diet, cut out alcohol entirely, and stuff like that, but absolutely no Detralex. Honestly, eating two apples every evening works wonders for me; it keeps everything moving smoothly by morning. And I don't drink nearly as much anymore—maybe just two beers every couple of weeks, and I've significantly cut back on heavy, greasy foods. A little red wine is fine too. With this routine, I still run into trouble every three or four months if I happen to let my guard down, but otherwise, things are fine. Basically, my internal chemistry just hits a breaking point and I experience some bleeding, though it passes quickly because I managed to get those unknown suppositories from Germany; they fix the situation in a day or two and work so much better than the ones we have here. When I tried using this local unknown brand, the stinging was so intense I practically screamed, whereas with the German ones, I barely feel a thing.
And what can I say in response to that? Look, I am well aware that all medications carry side effects that might not even show up for several years. I'm not saying Detralex is some kind of miracle cure, but it was the only thing that actually provided relief from this misery. I don't drink alcohol anyway, my digestion is regular, I eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, and I stay active with sports, so I've managed to get things under control. But before I started Detralex, there wasn't a single thing I hadn't tried, especially all the natural remedies. Absolutely nothing worked. So, this was my absolute last resort, and I didn't just take it on a whim—my doctor prescribed it, though honestly, that doesn't even seem to matter much at this point... The pain and the bleeding were quite literally unbearable, and what choice did I have? Quite simply, when you're facing these issues every four months like you are, it might seem acceptable, but when your entire life is being ruined because of your backside, you are willing to do anything just to find a little bit of relief. For me, everything is finally wonderful again, almost as if I never suffered through it at all.
Rachel Wilson24 said:Hey there! It wasn't a long wait for me either, though I have to say, after six long years, I am finally feeling such wonderful relief... I'm currently on a regimen of Detralex, and I also use a herbal gel cream to help strengthen my vein walls... it really is a winning combination👍Could you please just let me know, once you've finished that first box you took (I assume you followed the prescribed treatment plan for hemorrhoids mentioned earlier), how you continue with the tablets? Like, how many do you take per day?
Oh, my lovely sunshine,😍I am just so incredibly happy to hear you're feeling better! Right now, I'm taking one little pill twice a day. So, just once in the morning and once in the evening. And I've been applying some St. John's Wort oil too😁.
Hi everyone! It’s been quite a while since I last checked in, but I finally had some much-needed downtime to focus on my own wellness and get started on those Detralex tablets... Honestly, they have made such a massive difference and I am finally starting to feel like myself again!!! My doctor recommended sticking with them for the next six months to really see the full benefits, so that is the plan, and I am crossing my fingers that everything stays on this positive track. John Parker5, please don't lose heart—it’s definitely not all bad news!👍
I'm planning on picking up some Detralex tomorrow, so we'll just have to wait and see if it actually makes a difference... I'll be sure to check back in here regularly to share my progress and let you all know how it's working for me.😁
Eric Chase12 said:Is there enough scary stuff being discussed here?? You two are dealing with much more serious cases, and honestly, don't wait any longer—you should probably look into surgery, and then just deal with whatever comes after that. Even though not many people are speaking up, the number of sufferers out there is actually massive! Only a lucky few seem to escape these issues entirely. But you both completely glossed over the milder versions, even though practically everyone eventually faces that dreaded moment when the spray starts! That’s arguably the absolute worst part—it doesn't just leak, it sprays in sync with your heartbeat!
Beyond that idea about using ice, there is a simpler way to handle it when you're stuck in the bathroom: sit on the edge of the tub and let a cold shower stream directly onto the area to "cool it down" until it stops. If it goes on for too long, you won't have much choice but to sit on something firm that provides direct pressure to the spot; that really ought to help. Of course, the absolute worst thing you can do is just sit there on the restroom seat waiting... Still, a lot depends on your blood type and how your body reacts, because everyone knows that once an injury happens, you can tell pretty quickly whether the bleeding settles down fast or not.
In any case, there is absolutely no room for panic, even if it looks like everything is just swimming in blood; realistically, we are talking about smaller amounts, even though it feels like we've lost over seven liters... But, if it persists for too long, here is one more piece of advice: always keep your phone in the Restroom! And if things start spinning out of control, call someone who has a car to come get you immediately, or just dial 911.
Phew, I haven't experienced that specific part yet, the spraying bit,😲and then you go around telling people that I'm the one scaring them!
Rachel Wilson24 said:Oh, absolutely... there is just so much unnecessary fear-mongering going on these days...😉Honestly, everything looks twice as terrifying as it actually is... after those bleeding episodes, I had to undergo surgery, but things have calmed down quite a bit now. Everything is going to be okay, even though that was easily one of the worst experiences we've ever faced in our lives! It’s funny how life works—you end up going through exactly what you thought would be impossible to endure... Just keep your heads up, everyone, and fight as hard as you can, because the results will come eventually... when the time is right...👍
You might want to try drinking some Yarrow tea... personally, it really helped me manage the bleeding...
Rachel Wilson24 said:Unfortunately, it sounds like you're dealing with exactly what I went through, and while I don't mean to scare you, it seems like you might be predisposed to this, which often means surgery becomes inevitable eventually... I know it’s probably not what you want to hear, and maybe it isn't kind of me not to offer more comfort, but if things do progress to stage four, you'll find yourself praying for the operation just to get relief... once it reaches that point, your entire life starts revolving around the discomfort; they basically hold you hostage until they can finally remove them... The only other thing you could try is those Detralex tablets... I'm actually about to start taking them again, so we'll see how it goes... We can't lose hope just yet, right?
They say hope is the last thing to die, don't they?😁Believe me, even the thought of what stage four entails terrifies me. For me, the bleeding was so intense that I was actually scared to leave my house; every single time I used the restroom, it was a bloody mess, and by the time I made it to the shower to clean up, there would be a trail of blood left on the tiles behind me—probably two feet long... I lived in constant agony for eight months, and when a flare-up hit me hard last winter, I couldn't even get out of bed or lie on my back for two whole days, let alone sit down... Now, finally, after eight months, I feel like I have some sensation in my "rear end" again😁I've stopped using those suppositories because the instructions say you shouldn't use them for more than a month. Instead, I'm using "hemo-ex," which is some kind of herbal-based oil. As for the Detralex, my doctor suggested trying them; I took them last year, but they didn't seem to do much, though I later found out you're supposed to take them for six months straight, and I only finished three boxes. Honestly, I wouldn't mind the surgery—I know what it's like to be willing to do anything just to get some momentary relief—but I struggle to see the point if they just come back, especially since I'm definitely prone to this... very prone. I finally understand why Americans use the phrase "pain in the ass" to describe someone who is incredibly difficult to deal with...
Eric Chase12 said:Don’t kid yourself, things might actually get worse as new ones pop up over time. It really just comes down to how large they get, whether they shrink back down at all, and if there's any bleeding involved. Honestly, though, you should go back and read my previous posts; I've been dealing with this for 20 years without ever needing surgery, and I truly hope you won't have to either! Of course, there's no set rule—everyone carries this burden differently—but I suppose the one small comfort is knowing we aren't alone in this struggle!
Oh, come on now, what am I even supposed to do?! I have never had issues with my digestion—everything is perfectly regular—I have NEVER sat on cold surfaces, I've made sure to wash up after every single trip to the Restroom since I was old enough to know better, I eat a healthy diet, and my job requires me to be on my feet walking for 8 hours straight every day... plus I walk regularly and stay active with exercise... So what else on earth could I possibly do???!!!😠I just don't understand it anymore... Does this mean everything I've done is completely useless, along with all those creams I've been using? I am so incredibly frustrated by all of this that it's almost scary; sometimes I feel like stripping down, sitting on a block of frozen concrete, eating nothing but dry crackers, wearing thongs exclusively, and never washing up again... then maybe it would finally make sense why I have these!😢🙂
I’m honestly at a loss as to how I could possibly adjust my diet any further... I’m dealing with some really difficult digestive issues, so I’ve cut out carbohydrates entirely, I drink massive amounts of water, and I load up on fruits and vegetables, but I just don't know what else there is left to change...🤷Well, I suppose it is what it is; if other people have to deal with this, then I guess it's just my reality too. I'm just crossing my fingers that I can keep things under control... if my condition stays about the same as it is right now, everything should turn out fine...
Evoooo, I went in for a rectoscopy today, and for all you curious souls out there, let me just say... it hurtsttt. My facial expression was pretty much something like this😲. Oh well, I guess some things just have to be done, even if they aren't exactly fun😁. So, the good news is I don't have some terrifying disease that I won't even dignify with a name, but I did find out I have stage two hemorrhoids—even though I was honestly convinced I’d already progressed to stage four. To make matters worse, my dear old doctor "brightened my day" by mentioning that I'll likely face major issues with them down the road, and that surgery might eventually be inevitable given my age and the fact that I haven't had any kids... Now, at least I have a phenomenal excuse to push off having little ones for another ten years or so😁 Anyway, the main thing is that I managed to power through the day and it's finally over, at least for now, but don't think for a second that it was easy. I wouldn't even dare imagine what people going through a colonoscopy are feeling; I probably would have just passed out... jeez... I'm just way too hypersensitive...😁
Megan Jackson9 said:I actually developed my hemorrhoids right after having a colonoscopy and going through the prep work for the procedure; at least, that’s what my gastroenterologist told me. They performed the colonoscopy because they suspected I might have Crohn's disease. The issue started because of all the straining and intestinal irritation caused by the prep—for two whole days, I wasn't allowed to eat anything at all, just sticking to water, magnesium mineral water, and laxatives, so those forty-eight hours were pretty brutal on my system. And then, boom, hemorrhoids. They're external, and honestly, they never used to hurt, but they haven't gone away either. My doctor told me not to worry, but over the last six months, they've started hurting whenever I have a hard stool, and there's been some bleeding during those times too. I tried using Preparation H, but it didn't do a thing; then I tried olive oil, which helped with the pain, but the bumps are still there. To be completely honest, it's a little embarrassing to deal with this down there... it isn't massive or anything, but it's definitely not ideal. :-) I'm only 21, and I've been with my boyfriend for two years now, but I just feel so self-conscious about these hemorrhoids and really want them gone. I've made some dietary changes, I'm staying super hydrated, I cut out heavy foods, and I take at least two probiotics a day (specifically that L. casei yogurt with inulin from Vindija), which has actually helped quite a bit since my digestion feels normal now, but the hemorrhoids are still hanging around. The pain has subsided, but those little lumps are still present :-( if only I could just surgically remove them and be done with it! 😢( What do you guys recommend? Should I go back to the doctor? Is surgery truly the only way to get rid of them?
So you got them right after a colonoscopy?😲Well, I'll just go ahead and die then, because I'm heading in for a rectoscopy in just two days specifically because of mine. And yes, as for that "bulge" you mentioned, the only way to truly get rid of it is via surgery. But if I'm being honest, I think you might be making a bigger deal out of this than necessary; most people only opt for surgery when the pain and bleeding become absolutely UNBEARABLE, whereas it sounds like you're stressing out mostly because of how they look...🙄And I'm fairly certain it's not nearly as catastrophic as you're making it out to be in your head.🙂
Sam Williams53 said:I'm honestly not quite sure which specific surgery you're inquiring about🤷 but I can certainly walk you through my own experience.
I was dealing with internal hemorrhoids and ended up having the traditional Milligan-Morgan procedure performed—you can actually find a full breakdown of all the different surgical options here http://www.hemorrhoid.net/surgery.php
Regarding the recovery and the pain—it’s important to understand that it isn't just the wounds themselves that hurt, but rather the intense swelling in the entire area that causes so much discomfort. The situation is made significantly more difficult by the fact that the wound is constantly exposed to waste during bowel movements, which inevitably drags out the healing process. The peak level of pain usually lasts for about two weeks, though it lingers throughout the entire recovery period. You can manage the intensity with painkillers to make it bearable—personally, I relied on Ketorolac 😍
Recovery typically spans anywhere from one to two months; of course, this varies from person to person depending on things like your overall health, age, and how your body responds...
So, essentially, the whole ordeal takes about one or two months from the moment of surgery....
Would you mind describing what your symptoms were like that led you to decide on surgery? Was there really no other way to handle it?
Megan Jackson9 said:Alright, can someone please walk me through how this surgery actually works? I really need to know what the recovery timeline looks like... specifically, when does the pain and bleeding finally stop, leaving you with nothing but those annoying little bumps left behind?☕
A close friend of mine had surgery a few years back, and she was left with... well, let's just say things aren't exactly looking their best down there... It’s honestly such an unfortunate situation, but at this point, I really think it's a job for a top-tier plastic surgeon...