Dealing with hemorrhoids – any advice?

Honestly, you’re better off heading to the doctor right away to get eyes on it before things spiral. Trust me, once it reaches that point where the pain is absolutely unbearable, you’ll be practically begging for help. It’s always smarter to catch it early rather than waiting; the biggest mistake anyone can make is ignoring those first warning signs...

Nancy Nelson2 said:Look, Tomislav, you don't get how awkward this is. Telling a doctor straight to their face that you have hemorrhoids? It’s uncomfortable.
I've never really dealt with this stuff before. But lately, things have been getting pretty stressful, and now this just popped up out of nowhere.
It’s not like it’s an emergency where I need to sprint to the doctor or one of those fancy private clinics right this second. They aren't exactly nearby, and then there's the drive, the cost, having to take a day off work... it's a lot. Thanks for the advice, really, but for now, I'd rather try something else before I have to sit there and admit my backside is acting up. I was just wondering what I should actually look for. There are all these creams and ointments, but from what I've read, you really need to fix the root cause through diet, not just mask the pain with some topical junk. I noticed that this Hemosens stuff has ingredients that help with digestion, plus you get a gel for immediate relief.

I don't know where you're coming from here. By your logic, the doctor should be the embarrassed one since they spend all day staring at people's butts. I had my first bout with hemorrhoids about six months ago. My doctor was a female surgeon, probably over 60 years old. Imagine how awkward that felt for me. 🤣 But she was a total professional, and I'm grateful for her. Seriously, go now while it's still in the early stages. Don't wait until the pain is so bad you're looking at surgery. Hemorrhoids are basically swollen veins, and most creams won't do squat without actual medical treatment.

Thanks for all the input.
Has anyone actually messed around with Hemopropin? Honestly, I’m not feeling it at all. What kind of stuff is it even made of? Thinking about giving it a shot, but idk.

So, I headed over to a private clinic yesterday. I’d actually been at the hospital for an exam earlier, but the crowds were so insane I didn't even get a chance to talk to the doctor. I went back yesterday specifically to get some straight answers, and honestly, I feel much better informed now. Even though I’ve spent ages reading everything on this forum, you just can't beat asking someone directly... if you don't ask, you don't know.

Anyway, for those of you feeling awkward or embarrassed about going in—look, it’s totally normal. There are plenty of younger people dealing with this too. Age doesn't matter here; anyone can deal with this crap. But if you're letting pride get in the way, just wait until things escalate and the pain gets so bad that you're practically begging to see a doctor and kicking yourself for not listening to the people who've already been through the ringer.
There aren't any set rules, either. Some people live with hemorrhoids their whole lives without it being a massive issue, while for others, everything hits them all at once. It’s different for everyone.
For some, creams, pills, or ointments do the trick, and for others, nothing seems to work at all.

If you want to play doctor and handle it yourself, go ahead, but the smartest move is to just get an actual exam. Unless you spent years in med school, you really have no clue what you're talking about. Plus, it might not even be hemorrhoids; it could be several other things, so let a professional make the final call.
One more tip: seeing a specialist privately was worth it. Yesterday I paid $133 and got every single question answered.

DG HAL and THD are basically the same thing—the least invasive surgical methods out there. They just tie off the arteries, and within a few days, you're back at work. This works for stages 1 and 2, and most importantly, it's a PERMANENT fix. If everything is handled correctly, there's a 95% chance they won't come back.

On the other hand, the DG HAL plus unfortunate Dag-Hal-Rar method is what they use for stages 3 and 4. That requires actual surgical cutting, and the recovery is a lot longer—anywhere from a month to two depending on the stage and the individual. And since the closer you get to stages 3 and 4, the longer you wait, the lower the odds become that surgery will prevent them from returning.
The only real downside is that public hospitals are packed, and you might be waiting over a year for surgery.
With a private provider, the procedure is around 10 $0.00 and you can usually pay in installments, or find a combo through insurance where they cover part of the costs.
The doctor told me to wait another two weeks to see if anything changes before making a final decision.
But my situation blew up in just two days. I ended up with a thrombosis—blood clotting—and the pain was absolutely brutal because the clot was large. Locally, a procedure fixed it since it was stage 1 internal, and I sorted out my diet and kept my movements regular. I've tried everything: creams, oils, tablets... but when I went in yesterday to check in, the doctor said we need to take another look. Apparently, I'm hovering near stage 2 now, and there are three new, smaller thromboses. He said he hasn't seen a case quite like mine in his practice. The weird thing is, I can barely feel these three new ones, but the last one nearly killed me with pain—I was bedridden for three days.
So, I'm telling you, I did everything right, and yet things have gotten worse. I don't have a choice; I have to go in and get this resolved. Like I said, the sooner you deal with it, the higher the chance—nearly 95%—that you won't be back here again.
As for those Pilex tablets, they are way overpriced, and honestly, there seem to be more unhappy customers than satisfied ones.
Right now, I'm using Hemonal from Encian and St. John's Wort oil.
If anyone has questions, feel free to reach out.
Best,

Way to go, Steven Hernandez14, you hit the nail right on the head. Everything you said is spot on.
I was just over at the unfortunate Dag-Hal-Rar at Mercury about two months ago—so my experience is still pretty fresh...
Things haven't exactly settled back to normal yet. I’m still dealing with this lingering pain and burning sensation after using the bathroom, and man, it can take like half a day just to calm down...
It mostly depends on what kind of junk you ate the day before. If you go hard on a BBQ? God help you.
Basically, you still have to watch what you eat—no slacking off just because the surgery is over.
Still, I’m hopeful things will improve... at the very least, passing everything should be smooth sailing.
Let's just hope I'm not part of that unlucky 5% who end up needing a redo...

Eight bucks is too expensive? Honestly, I paid that exact amount at my local CVS for a pack of 100... and if you ask me, they’re worth ten times that. At least you won't have to worry about things for six months—especially when it comes to those internal hemorrhoids that have been absolutely killing me lately.

Michael Cook4 said:Spot on, Steven Hernandez14. Everything you said hits the mark.
I just had my procedure at the unfortunate Dag-Hal-Rar at Mercury about two months ago, so I’m still pretty fresh out of this.
Things haven't totally leveled out yet. I still deal with pain and burning after using the bathroom—sometimes it takes half a day just to settle down.
It mostly depends on what I ate the day before. If it was a BBQ? God help me.
Bottom line is, you can't just slack off on your diet; the surgery doesn't mean you're off the hook with food.
Still, I believe things will improve. At the very least, the actual bowel movements should be easier.
I just really hope I'm not part of that unlucky 5% who end up needing a re-operation.

Look, from what I've gathered talking to the doctor, if they can fix it early, the success rate is basically 100%. My situation was just the DG HAL without the RAR, so there wasn't any cutting involved, and you're back on your feet in a few days...
But since you went in for the DG HAL RAR, I'm guessing it's already stage 3 or 4 and they actually have to cut...
Good luck.
Just let me know which doctor you saw and if you had to wait a long time for the surgery?

I already sent you my reply via private message way back on October 6th, 2014.
Hey there, Michael Cook4!
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As for the pilex, I have decided against taking it. So many people seem to be complaining about these tablets, and given my luck, I fear I would simply be one of those individuals for whom they have no effect at all. Furthermore, could someone clarify the nature of these hemonal and prokten products?

pilex 28-count tablet pack$167

brightviper31 said:Eight dollars is too expensive? Man, I just paid that much at the local CVS for 100 of them... and honestly, they're worth way more than that. At least you'll be set for six months—especially with those internal hemorrhoids I've been dealing with lately. They're a real pain.

I'm not even sure which ones you're talking about, to be honest. 😵

Down in Canada, we have a version that goes for about eight bucks... personally, I think it's worth it—and I’m not talking about just twenty or thirty units, but a full hundred pieces... I’ve never really seen the point in picking up those overpriced ones.

In my experience—and I should note this is just one person's anecdotal take—I used to deal with frequent nosebleeds whenever I blew my nose too hard. Lately, though, that hasn't been an issue at all. Still, there's really no harm in giving it a shot if you think it might help.

Results:
DRP non-palpable internal hemorrhoids... what does DRP even mean?

Also, what's the deal with CBC and CEA tests?

brightviper31 said:Down here in Canada, there is a version available for about 8 dollars... personally, I find them worth the price... and it isn't just 28 pieces, it's actually 100 units per pack... I have never purchased the expensive ones.

Eight dollars for a hundred pieces? What on earth are you drinking, my friend? Where could such a thing possibly be manufactured?

I find the idea of getting one hundred units for just $8 to be somewhat questionable. I actually took the liberty of calling Quest Diagnostics today to gather more information, and they informed me that the manufacturer is based in England. I decided to place my order because the price is significantly lower than what you would pay through FedEx or similar services, so I am sincerely hoping it proves effective. Furthermore, it includes a soothing gel to ease any discomfort upon application. When considering both the gel and the tablets together, the value is quite impressive compared to that $28 FedEx option with only 28 tablets.

I was looking into the Himalaya Pilex tablets (100 count), which go for 9.9 miles. They’re manufactured by the Himalaya drug company out of India, and if you're looking for them in Canada, they are imported and distributed by McKesson. Looking at the label—which I've transcribed here from the bottle—each two-tablet serving consists of 260mg of powder, 32mg of purified mineral resin, 14mg of neem, 64mg of coriolus extract, 32mg each of amla, haritaki, Indian jujube, cassia, and orchid stem, plus 6mg of nagkesar. The dosage calls for one tablet twice a day, and it comes in a bottle of 100. Here is the quick breakdown straight from the packaging:

brightviper31 said:Himalaya FedEx tablets, 100 count, priced at 9.9 miles, manufactured by The Himalaya Drug Company in India, imported and distributed in Canada by McKesson... per two tablets, the composition includes: 260mg powder, 32mg purified mineral resin, 14mg neem, 64mg Daruhadir extract, 32mg amla, 32mg haritaki, 32mg Indian gooseberry, 32mg cassia, 32mg orchid stem, and 6mg nagkesar... dosage is one tablet twice daily, comes in a bottle of 100... just some quick info transcribed from the label..

They flared up on me again last night. It’s unbelievable. No matter how hard you try to get rid of them, they just won't stay away... Please, people, tell me something intelligent that actually works. I’ve tried both FedEx and Himalaya, but neither made a dent for me. I see everyone talking about Quest Diagnostics lately... I don't want to throw more money down the drain, so is it actually effective, or is someone just trying to scam me? I am thoroughly fed up with all these chemicals that offer nothing but temporary relief before everything returns... I'm reaching my breaking point. If this stuff truly works, I'll buy 100 packs right now, just to finally have some peace...

Kevin Cox13 said:They flared up on me again last night. It feels utterly hopeless. No matter how much effort one puts into managing them, the cycle simply repeats itself. Could anyone offer some genuine advice regarding a solution that actually works? I have already attempted using FedEx and Himalaya, yet neither provided any relief. I notice everyone is discussing Quest Diagnostics lately; is this truly effective, or am I merely being lured into another futile expense? I am reaching my breaking point with these chemicals that offer nothing but temporary respite before returning. I am quite desperate. If this truly works, I would purchase a hundred units immediately just to find peace.

I expect my shipment of Quest Diagnostics to arrive shortly, at which point I shall be able to report whether it proves effective.

I’m sitting at stage one—basically just some bleeding—so perhaps that’s why it seems to be working for me? I wonder if that's the reason it isn't having the same effect for you.