Dealing with hemorrhoids – any advice?

The core issue here is that the individual being discussed is actually the pharmacist we're talking about, whereas the person mentioned on the local community board is someone entirely different, for all we know.

Hey there, everyone!....Man, we dealt with those same annoying hemorrhoid issues ourselves... we ended up trying out some products from FLP and they seriously helped us clear things up fast... Anyone else here given them a shot yet??

The products from FLP—specifically that blue cream—don't actually offer any long-term relief; if anything, they just end up causing more trouble. A close friend of mine used it and broke out in such a bad rash and irritation that he couldn't even sit down for seven days straight.

restlesscobra512 said:The thing is, the one we're talking about is actually available in pharmacies, whereas that other one you see on those random online auction sites? Who even knows what that is.

Actually, they have it in their online shop too, so it isn't just some random listing on an auction site.
http://www.himalayahrvatska.com/o-hi...-america.html

So, yeah, it’s really not as simple as it looks.
-It's an American product$123
-this Himalaya stuff, give or take,
-but let's be real, there is so much money being made off medications and supplements by every manufacturer under the sun; when someone is sick, they become such easy targets because they are desperate for a solution and willing to pay whatever it takes to find one.

I’ve tried everything—creams, ointments, specialty baths, ice packs, hot water, you name it. Absolutely nothing works. At best, I get relief for maybe three or four days before the pain comes back even worse than before.
I can't see a doctor right now; I'm traveling for another year and don't have the budget for private specialists. It feels like I'm dying here. I honestly don't know what else to do.

mellowstag3 said:I've seriously tried everything—creams, ointments, bath salts, ice packs, hot baths, you name it. Absolutely nothing works for me. Even when something helps, it only lasts maybe three or four days before things get even worse.
I can't see a doctor right now since I'm traveling for another year and just don't have the budget for private specialists. It feels like I'm dying here—does anyone know what else I can try???

Maybe this might help you out

http://www.coolinarika.com/recept/pr.../#content_info

http://www.coolinarika.com/recept/pr.../#content_info

Hannah Roberts42 said:Hey everyone... we actually dealt with similar hemorrhoid issues ourselves... we ended up using some products from FLP and managed to sort everything out pretty quickly... I wonder if anyone else here has tried them??

And to those of you who just signed up specifically to drop this advertisement—don't you realize that this kind of self-promotion is actually against the rules on this forum?

Jack Ruiz28 said:I don't have time to read 144 pages...
Pilex at the pharmacy—$123
Pilex on some site listed as Himalaya—$33
What's the catch? I don't want to waste my money...

Which pack size are we talking about $123? The 7-count or the 14-count?

crimsongull20 Asks:
Which packaging are we talking about? $123So, I’ve been sitting here weighing my options, and I can't help but wonder... should I be looking at seven tablets, or is fourteen the way to go? What do you all think?

Take a look at this: If you find yourself looking for more information on Pilex, you might want to check out this page from the official shop: http://www.proteka.com/herbal/shop/pilex/p2205

It’s interesting, isn't it? They seem to jump around quite a bit with the dosages—mentioning seven or fourteen capsules one moment, then switching things up to fourteen or twenty-eight the next. It makes you wonder about their reasoning behind those specific increments. 😁

restlessbadger2 said:Check this out:

They keep switching things up between 7 and 14 capsules, then 14 and 28... inconsistent... 😁

I tried them ages ago and they didn't do much for me, but my case was pretty advanced, so surgery was pretty much inevitable anyway.

I ordered mine straight from the official site. Shipping to the US is still about $15. I don't have the energy to check the current exchange rate right now, but if I recall correctly, it ends up being significantly cheaper and they arrived pretty fast...

http://pilex.com/index.php?dispatch=...ategory_id=165

I was actually looking into getting them about two years ago, but I remember they cost a small fortune. It really makes me wonder, though—would my condition actually improve significantly if I decided to go through with it? And more importantly, do you think they might offer some relief for a fissure? 🤷

restlessbadger2 said:I thought about trying them about two years ago, but they were way too expensive back then. I’m really wondering if they would actually make a difference for me, or if they might help with a fissure...🤷

Hard to say. For milder cases, maybe. But for a fissure, as far as I know, the most important thing is just making sure stools stay soft.

I used to be able to just pick up Faktu ointment at the drugstore without any hassle. Now? They won't touch it unless I come back with a so-called white prescription. The pharmacist told me that instead of Faktu, I should look into using Hemero protect cream from Dietpharma.

Does anyone actually know if that cream works? If it’s useless, is there anything else available over the counter that actually provides the same relief as Faktu ointment? And please, don't suggest any DIY herbal concoctions mixed with lard or other home remedies—I'm looking for legitimate pharmacy products here. Or is everything they sell nowadays just overpriced junk, meaning I'll have to go through the headache of begging my doctor for a prescription for Faktu?

Look, this isn't exactly breaking news. There’s nothing out there that works quite like Fact, so I don't get why people are making such a big deal out of just going to the doctor for a prescription. Hemero protect is just a cream based on beta-glucan, so take it or leave it depending on how much you trust that stuff.

I honestly think people go overboard when they start demanding a prescription for every little thing. It’s common sense—everyone knows what Fact is used for, and it’s not like people are suddenly terrified of using it just because they’re feeling a bit too euphoric. Nowadays, it feels like you need a doctor's note and a signed permission slip just to deal with basic bathroom issues.

Pilex is absolute garbage. Don't waste your money. I ordered them straight from the States and shelled out about $120, but they didn't do a damn thing for me. Honestly, the only way I actually got rid of the swelling was by fixing my diet and dropping about 20 pounds on the scale. That’s what actually worked, not this stuff.

I’m checking in here for the very first time. I’ve been dealing with this on and off since June—it comes and goes, really. On average, I’m feeling pains about every two weeks, and there’s also some light bleeding involved.
The last couple of days have been pretty rough with intense pain, and my folks are really pushing me to finally go see a doctor. Honestly, I’m feeling incredibly uneasy about it—I'm actually a bit terrified of the exam itself and everything else that might follow. For those of you who have been through this, what was your very first appointment like? How did you feel when you first reached out to a doctor about this issue?

Sandra Patel40 said:Hi everyone!!
I am joining all of you who are dealing with butt problems. 😍
I first dealt with this when I was 18, and back then, using hemorrhoid cream kept everything under control until about two months ago. Now I'm 20, and I honestly feel lost on how to help myself. I completely overhauled my diet—eating more fiber and grains, drinking Donut on an empty stomach in the morning, and using various creams—but nothing seems to be working very well...
I have external hemorrhoids that are quite inflamed. It got so bad last week that I couldn't walk or sit; I could only lie on my stomach!!
I wanted to ask what cream I should buy to go along with Detralex tablets... I was thinking about getting Dolokay gel just to kill the pain, but what else should I use? Also, is Fact ointment for external issues too, or just internal?
Please help. I'm at my wit's end. I know I really ought to see a proctologist, but I keep putting it off....🙄🙄

Speaking from personal experience, here is my advice: Strip down to the waist and get into an empty bathtub. Set the showerhead to quite warm water. Remove the nozzle from the hose, sit in the tub, and aim a strong stream of water directly at the anal area. Massage the area with the water flow, and occasionally switch to slightly cooler water. Do this massage for at least 10 minutes. If you do this at least twice a day, I guarantee the pooled blood will recede from the nodes and the inflammation, along with the pain, will subside.

Patrick Taylor16 said:I underwent the DG HAL procedure in Pittsburgh, including all necessary check-ups and the surgery itself, which cost me 227 miles (300 for the surgery + 40 for initial exams + 25 for the follow-up after 21 days). It has been 52 days since the operation, and I find myself struggling to believe that the outcome could be this positive... I am truly overjoyed... I thank God and the brilliant minds who developed this technology... After fifteen years of unrelenting suffering, I have finally found relief, and it was essentially free when one considers the cumulative cost of all those various creams, ointments, and pills... not to mention the psychological trauma, the sleepless nights, and the endless years of agony and immobility... there is simply no price tag high enough to compensate for what I have endured...

I’ll admit I was somewhat pessimistic initially, but the surgery was an absolute success... I didn't witness the true results until about 40 days had passed following the procedure...

Would you be willing to share the name of the clinic in Pittsburgh, and do you happen to know if they accept patients traveling from America? Thank you.

velvetharbor10 said:I’m speaking from my own experience here—try this: strip down to the waist, hop into an empty bathtub, and set the showerhead to quite warm water. Take the nozzle off the hose, crouch down in the tub, and aim a strong stream of water directly at the anal area. Massage the area with the water flow, and maybe occasionally switch to slightly cooler water... just keep massaging the area for about 10 minutes like that. If you do this at least twice a day, I guarantee the pooled blood will recede from the hemorrhoids and the inflammation—along with the pain—will vanish.

Based on your own experience, did you figure this out on your own, or did someone suggest it to you?

Do they actually recede, or does the inflammation just die down?

If they do recede, how many days does that usually take?
How long did you have to do this before you actually noticed an improvement?

How much do they shrink—is it a total thing, or just a little, maybe halfway?

And what about internal hemorrhoids?
Do you have any advice for dealing with the internal ones?