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Can someone remind me if the Fact ointment instructions are once a day for two weeks?🤔

Does Faktu require a prescription from a doctor, and what’s the current price tag on that?…

Nicholas Wells4 said:Hey everyone... looking for some advice here, so please help me out.

About six years ago, I dealt with hemorrhoids for the first time. It started as this weird anal itching, and I figured it was just something minor. Then, while on the toilet, I felt a lump and realized exactly what was going on. There wasn't any bleeding, just discomfort and some mild pain. I immediately went down a rabbit hole researching how to fix it, and what worked for me was using Faktu ointment and suppositories. They cleared up in about a week, provided I stayed hygienic and upped my fiber intake. Once they were gone, they barely bothered me again—maybe once every year or so. I'd just follow the same routine, and it was fine. I thought I had the situation under control.
Then this year hits, right when I’m away on vacation. Luckily, it isn't anything extreme—no blood, no excruciating pain, just that same annoying discomfort. The problem is, where I am right now, there isn't a pharmacy in sight, and since I hadn't had issues for over two years, I didn't bother packing anything. After eight days of dealing with it, I finally made it back to the States and headed straight to the drugstore for supplies. I've been using the cream and suppositories for about a week now. While the discomfort has subsided, the lump itself hasn't budged, and it's been sitting there for over two weeks. Honestly, it's starting to get on my nerves because despite being consistent with the treatment, nothing is changing.
I'm wondering if I should switch to Dolokain cream, or if anyone has a better suggestion?
Also, does anyone have experience with sex while dealing with hemorrhoids? I'm not sure if the lump will be an issue, or if it'll be painful for my partner during penetration.

If I were you, I'd definitely hold off on sex for at least a couple of weeks.
I'm currently taking Daflon (actually, the first time I used it was two or three years ago, and things cleared up after a few months of combining it with ointment).
A few weeks ago, they flared up again—dammit. One large one specifically. I've been using Daflon and Faktu for about ten days now, and it's almost receded, but I'm sticking to the full six-week course and applying the cream twice a day.
The price of the tablets caught me off guard, though—$36 for a 36-count pack $35 at the pharmacy this morning!

I used Daflon for a few months about a year or two ago, if I remember correctly, and it worked fine.
Last night, I emailed my doctor to see if I could just use a cream instead of taking pills. She recommended Faktu ointment and sent the prescription over to the pharmacy.

What’s everyone’s experience been with Faktu ointment?

Casey Rogers47 said:Like I mentioned on the last page—that I’d report back what the surgeon had to say during my follow-up—here’s the verdict: everything with the hemorrhoids is fine. No more follow-up appointments needed.
It's a massive relief after several years; the pain is finally gone.

As I noted in an earlier post, I started feeling them a few months ago and saw a doctor about a month back. I have to use ointment and Advil 500 mg until December 15th, then I go in for another exam. Since this is my first time dealing with this, how long does treatment usually last? Is there any chance I can stop once they recede within this timeframe?

William Miller12 said:Does anyone have the scoop on what’s going on with the flu shots?

It's been weeks and there isn't a single flu vaccine in any pharmacy here in New York City. I'm currently 20th on a waiting list at one spot, and they told me they haven't seen a shipment since October 15th.
I checked five or six other pharmacies, and they won't even let you join a waiting list because they have no idea if they'll ever get more stock.
One pharmacist mentioned that the government pulled all the vaccines off the market weeks ago.

Over at CVS, they're saying there's zero chance—they ordered 150 doses and that was it. My mother, who’s 70 and deals with asthma, couldn't even get her shot at CVS because they "forgot to put her on the list." Meanwhile, my sister is trying to sell me this "just stay positive" routine, telling me not to stress because "there won't be any flu this year since everyone got vaccinated." Honestly, I'm half-tempted to report them.

I'm not in a high-risk group, but I still get my shot every year. It’s not the money that’s the issue $33 but the fact that the vaccines are nowhere to be found.

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Try calling the Department of Health or the distributor's regional representative for the US.
I got my shot at my primary care doctor's office on October 22nd (we bought the vaccine ourselves a few days prior after pre-ordering it at a pharmacy), and I recall a nurse mentioning early December might bring a new shipment, if memory serves... stay safe. 🙂

dustyowl29 said:For years, I’ve just picked up Advil once a year. Lately, they have two versions: an over-the-counter one and the prescription version. They're basically the exact same thing.
Which list is that prescription Advil on? And does insurance cover half, or is it full price? (I doubt Medicare covers it).

My doctor prescribed it a few days ago (I'm 21 and dealing with hemorrhoids for the first time). She gave me a standard white prescription after the exam, so I went to the pharmacy with it. It was Advil 500 mg (60 tabs), costing about $43. I assume it's just the regular full price without any insurance subsidy. I have the older blue box version. I'm also using some hemorrhoid cream from Galenical Labs; it helped with the pain and stinging, but since yesterday, the itching and burning have been unbearable.

bluegull5 said:I use Violeta Hemo-care wipes. The packaging says they're specifically made for these issues, and they've worked well for me.

Saw the ad... where did you get them and how much were they?? thanks!!!!

I’ve been dealing with hemorrhoids lately too. If anyone could give me a specific list of what to eat and what to avoid, I'd appreciate it.

Laura Cox5 said:Since I fall right into one of those high-risk categories because my immune system is basically a disaster zone, my sister actually called me at the perfect moment. I’d just gotten vaccinated three days ago, and honestly, the only side effect was running a bit of a fever about three hours after the shot. My arm has been pretty sore where they poked me, too—it's still bothering me today—but if you ask me, that's just a sign the vaccine is actually doing its job and kicking in.

My arm hurt for maybe two or three days, nothing major. A bit of a headache too, but an Advil would have cleared it right up.

Nicole James said:No. Usually, if you experience side effects, they show up within a day or so and pass pretty quickly. As far as I can recall, gastrointestinal issues aren't even listed as a known side effect.

Thanks for the reply.

Casey Rogers47 said:Unfortunately, nothing gets filled without paying upfront.

Thanks for the info.
Picked up a tube of ointment from the pharmacy today. $13I'm heading to see Dr. Ivanovic on Monday to see what she has to say about it.

Urgent! Does anyone know if I can get something via prescription from my family doctor so I don't have to shell out for expensive over-the-counter stuff at the pharmacy?

Quick question. Last Wednesday, I went to my primary care doctor to get my first flu shot (I'm 21). Is there any chance one of the side effects could be a stomach virus, like abdominal pain or diarrhea?
I've been taking some probiotics since last night.

A fancy dinner at a high-end steakhouse for an occasion like this. 🙂

I don't see how that question will ever be clear 😢

Can we switch from Seattle 1999 to Seattle 245?

Sure, just get in touch with Nice. 🙂