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Michael Diaz4 said:To the mods: I am not out here running an ad campaign. Every time you call me out, it’s just ego and a misunderstanding. Penalizing me would be completely unjustified. I haven't broken any rules—I make sure of that... You claim Dolokain isn't allowed. That's wrong. Dolokain gel is sold regularly in America; it's an American product and it's on the approved drug list. It is a proven, effective medication and likely the best option for this type of discomfort. Anyone saying otherwise is simply uninformed. And again, there are hemorrhoid creams containing corticosteroids that doctors prescribe to patients—I didn't make that up. I'm stating a fact: many doctors maintain that lidocaine-based meds are the most effective for pain relief because they are excellent anesthetics. For specifics, read the instructions and always consult with a doctor. I won't sit here and take false accusations and threats for no reason...
My bad, you were right. I looked it up online: I didn't have much time to dig through the web, and when I checked their database, it didn't pop up, so I assumed it wasn't on the list.
By the way, over here, you can't get corticosteroid creams, drops, or anything else without a prescription. The same goes for antibiotics. Basically, no matter how you look at it, you need to see a doctor and get professional advice. If a doctor clears it and something goes wrong or gets worse, the responsibility lies with whoever wrote the prescription.
Steroids in any form aren't harmless. Using them comes with serious consequences, which is exactly why they require a prescription. Unless, of course, someone finds a loophole to bypass regulations, like they do with certain painkillers and other stuff.
Bryan Fisher switch doctors instead of experimenting with random stuff. You don't know if it's a fungal infection. Corticosteroids suppress the immune system (which applies to topical use too; the skin in those areas becomes more sensitive and prone to infection). If you actually have a fungus, you could be doing yourself a massive disservice by making sure they settle in even deeper. If you catch a stubborn strain, you're in trouble. Fungal infections are incredibly annoying and persistent; once you hit a tough one, you'll be cursing your own stupidity. Switch doctors or go back to yours and tell her it isn't working. Don't let her brush you off—insist she runs the necessary tests, and if she can't figure it out, she needs to refer you to a specialist.
edit: Just so everyone knows for the future, you shouldn't comment on moderator warnings within the threads. Doing so usually results in penalties for breaking the rules. If something isn't clear, just send a private message.
