Dealing with hemorrhoids – any advice?

http://www.narodnilijek.com/web/prir...nje-hemoroida/

Honestly, spare a thought for anyone who’s never dealt with hemorrhoids. They have no idea what actual, unbearable pain feels like.
Back when I was dealing with an external one about seven years ago, I spent two full days and nights basically praying for it to end. Nobody actually wants to walk into a doctor's office and deal with the awkwardness of being examined, but eventually, you just hit a breaking point where you can't take it anymore. You have to go.
To my surprise, nothing was covered by insurance; everything had to be paid for out of pocket. I have to give credit to whoever came up with Detralex, though. That’s what I was prescribed, and after just two days on the pills, the pain finally let up. I stuck with Detralex for about six months back then. Fast forward to ten days ago—that same old external hemorrhoid from seven years ago decided to make a comeback. Since I had some Indian Pilex on hand, I tried using that instead. I even went overboard and took 25 tablets a day for three days, but it barely did a thing. The nighttime pain is the absolute worst; you just can't sleep. So, naturally, I headed straight to the pharmacy to grab a box of Detralex containing $33 30 tablets. After two days, the pain stops, and within ten days, the hemorrhoid is completely gone.
For a while now, I think I'll just stick to taking Detralex—or rather, Venalex, which is half the price and does the exact same thing.
At the end of the day, a doctor can't do much for you beyond running an exam, prescribing Detralex, some Faktu ointment, and Rivanol solution for compresses. Good luck to anyone who can actually maintain a perfect diet of greens and live a "healthy lifestyle." As for me? I'll just stick to my pills and probiotics.

I was honestly dying from the pain. After every bathroom trip, I’d scrub down with soap, but then I just stopped using it altogether and things got way better. I felt like the soap was just drying everything out down there, so now I just stick to plain water and save the soap for maybe once a week. I use some kid's Johnson & Johnson soap right now, so I'm wondering what you guys use? Is there a best soap for that area, or maybe some special soaps specifically made for people dealing with hemorrhoids? If they exist, what are they called and where can I grab them?

Obviously, my whole life changed..........

I think I’m at stage three, or something. My doctor told me I have to peel all my fruits and veggies because apparently, I can't eat the skins. He also suggested massaging my veins by applying some cream and just rubbing my finger in circles.

coppercanyon57 said:I was honestly dying from the pain. Every single time I used the bathroom, I’d scrub myself down with soap, but eventually, I just stopped. It felt like the soap was drying everything out too much. Now, I just stick to plain water and only use soap once a week. I use a gentle baby soap, so I’m curious—what are you guys using? What’s the best soap for "down there"? Are there actually special soaps specifically made for people dealing with hemorrhoids? If so, what should I look for and where can I pick it up?

Well, obviously I changed my whole lifestyle...

Avoid soap at all costs. It just adds more irritation and dries you out.
Just use water, then apply some ointment afterward.

I'm surprised they didn't just prescribe you Detralex tablets.

Jonathan Gray5 said:Avoid soap at all costs—it just ends up irritating things and drying everything out.
Just stick to water and then apply some ointment afterward.

I’m honestly surprised he didn't just prescribe you Detralex tablets instead.

Do those Detralex tablets actually get rid of hemorrhoids entirely, or do they just help dial down the inflammation?

Scott Martin51 said:Do Detralex tablets just dial down the inflammation, or do they actually get rid of hemorrhoids entirely?

Give it ten days and you won't even remember you ever had them. I was dealing with grade 4 issues—the kind where things start bleeding and you're looking at potential blood clots.
If I hadn't used Detralex, I probably would've ended up on an operating table.
It all receded back like the problem never existed.
One box of 60 should clear things up for a good while. For maintenance later on, you can just take one a day and stop worrying about it altogether. Doctors always give you the standard lecture about eating tons of fruit and veggies, but let's be real: 90% of those doctors don't even follow their own advice. Honestly, just keeping a probiotic handy to regulate your digestion is plenty.
I had external flare-ups again recently, and since I didn't have any on hand, I ran to the pharmacy to grab some Detralex, and everything settled right back down.
You can find a 60-count pack of Detralex at the local drugstore for about $57. I’m actually using Venalex capsules right now because I found someone selling them cheaper on Craigslist; the ingredients are identical to Detralex, so why pay more?

My doctor never actually suggested medication—I usually go to the public hospital, and he’s always just like, "It's nothing serious," while I'm sitting there dying from the pain. I guess things are slightly better now that I've changed my lifestyle, though.
If I hadn't been hit with this miserable illness, I probably would've just kicked the bucket from drinking too much, so I quit entirely because of this.

GUYS, YOU HAVE TO TRY THIS, it really helped me out; some lady at a local herbal shop recommended it.

In the morning—eat 2 sage leaves.
In the evening—grate one small beet, eat it, and then follow it up with a glass of warm water mixed with a spoonful of honey.

Do this for 28 days.
The toilet might turn red from the beet, just a heads-up.

And obviously, keep up a healthy lifestyle and diet—mostly cooked food, fruit, veggies...

Jonathan Gray5 said:Within ten days, you won't even remember they were ever an issue—I hit a fever of 104 degrees once, right when things started swelling and I was worried about blood clots.
If I hadn't been taking Detralex, I probably would've ended up on an operating table.
The swelling just receded completely, almost like the problem never existed in the first place.
Honestly, one box of 60 tablets should get you through the worst of it for a while; after that, you can just take one a day for prevention and stop worrying about it forever. Doctors always preach about eating healthy and loading up on fruits and veggies—but let’s be real, about 90% of them don't even follow their own advice! For me, just staying on top of a probiotic for digestion does the trick.
I actually had an external flare-up recently, and since I didn't have my usual stash on hand, I ran straight to the pharmacy to grab some more Detralex, and everything settled down again immediately.
You can find a 60-count box of Detralex at the local drugstore for around $57. Lately, I haven't been buying that specific brand because I found someone on an online marketplace selling Venalex capsules for much less—they're basically identical in ingredients, so why pay more, right?

So, what's the actual routine for Detralex? Like, how many do you take per day and when?
And how long does a 60-count pack usually last?

Once things have calmed down and the swelling is gone, is it okay to just take one tablet a day for prevention? Or could I even space it out to every two or three days?

http://www.krenizdravo.com/korisno/u...uputa-o-lijeku

"Detralex® is a prescription medication available at pharmacies."
Is there any way to pick this up without a prescription?

"Acute hemorrhoidal syndrome:
For the first four days, patients take two tablets three times a day, followed by two tablets twice a day for the next three days."

That adds up to 30 tablets.
So, how should it be taken once those initial 30 are finished—say, if I were to buy a 60-count pack?

Scott Martin51 said:http://www.krenizdravo.com/korisno/u...uputa-o-lijeku

"Detralex® requires a prescription at the pharmacy."
Can you actually get it over the counter?

"Acute hemorrhoidal syndrome:
For the first four days, patients take two tablets three times a day, followed by two tablets twice a day for the next three days."

That adds up to 30 tablets.
How do you handle it after those initial 30—say if you grab a 60-count pack?

It’s not prescription-only; the site just says that.
Once you're through those first 30 tablets, you can just take one a day whenever you feel like it.

You could try taking it every second or third day. Personally, I haven't skipped any days.

Is a 30-count pack enough to actually see some relief—maybe even get them to recede partially—or at least figure out if the pills are doing anything at all?

Or am I looking at needing the full 60-tablet pack to really see results?

How long have you been sticking to one tablet a day?

Grab the bigger bottle; it’s a better deal in the long run. Plus, if you actually follow the instructions on the label, you're supposed to start with 36 tablets anyway.
The 30-count is about $33 while the 60-count goes for roughly $53. Just try it and see what works for you. I've been taking one tablet a day for about ten days now, and I think I'll stick with it for another twenty just to be safe.

I have to admit, I’m actually pretty blown away by how well Detralex works (even though my first instinct was just to roll my eyes and think, "Oh great, here's yet another scam from Big Pharma").

The feedback I've seen from a ton of patients (especially those who are genuinely trying to get healthy and just want to function like a normal human being again) is almost always glowing.
People often report feeling a subjective difference while they're still working through their very first pack 😲 (though you really shouldn't go rogue and ignore the manufacturer's instructions on dosage and timing!)

There was even a window where they dropped the price significantly—if I remember correctly, it was back in the fall 🤔—but then they hiked it right back up, riding high on the drug's clinical success.
Sure, people grumble about the cost, but the moment things start acting up again, they find themselves right back in the ring with Detralex 🙂 .

At first, there was a bit of friction at the local pharmacies if you didn't show up with a specific recommendation from a vascular surgeon, but they’ve since loosened those requirements quite a bit.

I have to say, Detralex didn't really do much for me personally. 🤷 I've heard through the grapevine that if you're looking to pick some up in Canada, the prices are actually quite a bit lower there.

@restlessbadger2/">@@restlessbadger2, I feel for you 😢, especially if you were sticking strictly to the recommended dose and staying on it for a decent stretch.

Yeah, most people end up driving over to Canada to pick it up 👍 , though I'm not entirely sure if they even carry it in Canada 🤷.

Detralex tablets.

Does anyone experience side effects like diarrhea, constipation, nausea, or anything along those lines?

The package insert mentions these are possibilities—but I wanted to check in here with people who have actually taken Detralex before.

velvetmoose9 As specified by:
restlessbadger2, I am so sorry. 😢Especially if you’ve been sticking strictly to the prescribed dosage and staying on it for a significant amount of time.

Honestly, most people around here just head over to Canada to get their shopping done. 👍 I wonder if they even carry that over in Canada. 🤷

My proctologist actually put me on them, and I stuck to the regimen for about three months straight. 🤷 My grandmother actually takes them to help deal with the varicose veins in her legs.

Scott Martin51 said:Detralex tablets.

Does anyone know if there are side effects like diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, or anything along those lines?

The instructions suggest this is a viable option, but I wanted to reach out to the folks here who have actually taken Detralex tablets. Has anyone had any real-world experience with them?

I didn't experience any side effects at all.

restlessbadger2 said:My proctologist actually prescribed them to me, and I took them for about three months.🤷 My grandma takes them for her varicose veins.

Does she use it as a topical cream for those varicose veins?
And how long does she stay on them?

Jonathan Gray5 said:You should probably grab the larger pack—it’s a much better deal. Plus, if you follow the instructions, you're actually going to need about 36 tablets to get through the initial phase.
The 30-count pack is roughly $33 while the 60-count is closer to $53. Just try it first and see how it goes. I've been taking one tablet a day for about 10 days now, and I think I'll stick with it for another 20 days just to be safe.

On the 30-count packaging, it says
http://www.krenizdravo.com/korisno/u...uputa-o-lijeku
"For the first four days, the patient takes two tablets three times a day, followed by two tablets twice a day for the next three days."
"Duration of treatment: Your doctor will advise you on how long the treatment should last. Do not stop taking this medication without first consulting your physician."

But on the 60-count package, the directions are slightly different. It says
for the first 4 days, take 3 tablets twice a day (3 in the morning, 3 at night),
then for the following 3 days, take 2 tablets twice a day (2 in the morning, 2 at night),
and after that, the maintenance dose is 2 tablets twice a day, pending a doctor's recommendation and check-up.

So, after those first 7 to 10 days, am I supposed to just drop down to one tablet a day? Or should I stay at 4 tablets a day as the 60-count box suggests (2 doses of 2 tablets)?