Dealing with hemorrhoids – any advice?

This Himalaya FedEx stuff is a complete joke. It does absolutely nothing.
I mean, what a massive waste of cash. I actually called them up right after I started using it to tell them straight up—if this isn't doing anything, I'm not just sitting here waiting around for my health to get better for zero reason. I wanted my money back. All they did was give me the runaround. "Oh, just take 50% off your next order and keep going..." Give me a break. I’m done falling for these cheap knock-off products. Honestly, I should have seen it coming the second I saw how dirt cheap it was. I've got a doctor's appointment first thing Monday. 👎 👎

Look, if those supplements actually worked for you, then great—but if they aren't doing anything, don't just sit there stressing about it. There might be something else going on entirely. If you're looking at levels similar to mine—say, if we're talking about the first stage of concern—maybe they’ll have an effect, but if you’re hitting level two or three, honestly? Just head straight to your doctor. They’re going to know a hell of a lot more about your specific situation than any of us on this forum ever could...

Hey,
I’ve been lurking on this thread for a while now because I’m dealing with hemorrhoids myself.
I tried some over-the-counter cream from the drugstore once, but all I got were some suppositories and one other ointment. It didn't solve anything. I want a real way to put an end to this.
I bleed during large bowel movements, they itch every single day, and new ones just keep popping up from time to time.
Since this is a forum, I figured there are plenty of people here who actually know what they're talking about regarding this stuff. Right now, I'm totally lost on what to do or who to see—I don't want to just get prescribed more useless ointments and suppositories... and I definitely don't have the cash for whatever expensive procedures might be needed...
So, if anyone has any advice for me...

Hey everyone,
I’ve been lurking on this forum quite a bit lately, so I figured I’d jump in and offer some advice.
If you’re dealing with hemorrhoids, my best bet is to dig through the info here, but for actual medical help? Go see a specialist. People love to act like it's no big deal or totally harmless... trust me, they're wrong. I know firsthand.
My own nightmare started about 20 years ago. I'm 37 now, and thanks to using all sorts of random creams and listening to bad advice, things spiraled into an emergency surgery. It actually left me with anemia—my iron was tanking, hemoglobin down to 55. Honestly, if I hadn't been lucky, I might have ended up with permanent damage to my liver, kidneys, heart, or brain. I had to undergo a Milligan-Morgan procedure, and man, the pain is unreal. I’m popping four 100mg Ketorolac Forte pills at a time just to cope. I’m basically pacing around my house, jumping when the pain hits me. I'm on my fourth bowel movement already; I won't even mention the first one...
Don't let embarrassment stop you. Five minutes of being ashamed is better than five years of agony... it'll save you. If you end up needing surgery, make sure you have heavy-duty painkillers or narcotics ready. Avoid Voltaren, though—it can trigger bleeding. I'm gonna go pace around the room a bit more, then maybe I'll check back in. Take care...

Hey everyone! Has anyone here actually dealt with the K Center before? I really need to get this fourth-degree hemorrhoid situation sorted out, and honestly, I’m feeling a bit lost on who to trust. I'm looking to go with either the THD or the HAL method as soon as possible, maybe? Just trying to find the right specialist.

Ugh, I gotta ask—I am seriously struggling with hemorrhoids during this pregnancy... I’ve dealt with them before, but now they are just straight-up brutal. Specifically the internal ones, and honestly, I’m just going in circles with all the different meds. The ER and my GP aren't really giving me anything helpful... anyone have experience with a good proctologist in Los Angeles? How long is the wait for an appointment? And has anyone actually gone through surgery while pregnant? Thanks

Anyone here messed around with Hemopropin before? Just looking for a bit of relief, because man, it burns like crazy whenever I try to push it in with the applicator.

What actually aggravates hemorrhoids? Please don't just ask me which type I have—I honestly don't know. I'm currently waiting on an appointment, but I’ve noticed that bioactives seem to be making things worse. I've been taking them in large doses lately, and now I'm seeing frequent spotting of blood on the toilet paper.

Kimberly Smith69 said:What’s actually making my hemorrhoids flare up? Don't even bother asking which ones—I have no clue. I'm waiting for my doctor's appointment, but honestly, I think it's these bioactives because I've been slamming them lately and now there's clearly blood on the toilet paper!

Everyone reacts differently to stuff... yogurt is usually fine, but other dairy can be a nightmare for some... personally, I live on nothing but fiber and still need a laxative just to get things moving, but hey, I'm pregnant so don't use me as the gold standard... maybe try cutting out those bioactives and see if that fixes it...

Once a year, I deal with this one annoying hemorrhoid—so I just grab a 60-count bottle of Detralex, take it three times a day for the first five days, then drop down to twice a day, and within two or three weeks, it’s gone.
This was actually the exact regimen a surgeon back in Philly prescribed me the first time it happened.
I managed to track down a 60-pill box for $50.

I suspect my gut microbiome is completely shot. Between the rounds of antibiotics and the iron supplements, everything down there is totally out of whack. As soon as my digestion goes sideways, I end up straining, which inevitably causes one of those hemorrhoids—an old issue I've been dealing with since I had my kids...
And honestly, I have a better handle on this than my primary care physician does. He was busy cycling through various antibiotics because he couldn't figure out how to clear up a nasty ear infection!

Having practiced medicine for quite some time now—specifically in proctology—I've encountered just about every variation of these issues imaginable. Years of listening to patients have taught me that everyone handles this kind of physical stress differently, mostly because our lifestyles are all so distinct. I’ve been following the discussions here, and I see people swapping advice on products and routines constantly. To be honest, some of the guidance shared is actually quite solid; as a physician, it's genuinely encouraging to see people staying so well-informed. That said, I feel compelled to weigh in to help those who aren't dealing with advanced complications yet—people whose hemorrhoids are still in the minor stages and haven't reached the point where surgery becomes inevitable. Based on the feedback I've been getting from an increasing number of my own patients, Quest Diagnostics has developed a product that has proven to be remarkably effective. It actually prompted me to do some extra digging so I could offer more grounded advice. The ingredients used in Quest Diagnostics are essentially long-established botanicals with proven medicinal properties—the kind we often utilize individually for various other ailments. In fact, one could argue you should be incorporating these elements into your daily regimen regardless. Provided the extraction process for these herbs is high-quality and preserves their therapeutic potency, such a product can significantly impact your overall health and, specifically, slow down or mitigate hemorrhoid symptoms. There is always an underlying cause for hemorrhoidal issues, but if that cause is difficult to manage directly, then these types of botanical supplements become pretty much essential to help dampen the process. By using these herbal remedies a few times a year, you might just minimize the occurrence of flare-ups to a minimum. Once things reach a critical stage, my options—and yours—become much more limited. I realize this sounds a bit like a pitch, but if this post gets deleted, it just robs the community of useful information based on real clinical feedback. From what I can gather, people come here because they want clarity on these matters.

I’m actually losing my mind here. Has anyone actually tried that Quest Diagnostics stuff? Someone told me to grab something just to take the edge off while I'm stuck on this strict diet. I see they have it in capsules and a gel. Look, I get it—I probably should’ve been more proactive about upping my supplement intake like you were saying, but right now I just need to stop feeling... well, you know what I mean. What's the word on the gel? Anyone used it?

Jason Ortiz4 said:As a long-time doctor specializing in proctology, I've seen it all. Years of practice and listening to patients have taught me that everyone deals with this kind of stress differently based on their lifestyle. I see people here sharing various products and advice. Some of this info is actually solid, and as a physician, I’m glad to see people staying informed. However, I want to weigh in to help those dealing with milder cases—people who haven't reached the stage where surgery is the only option. Based on feedback from my own patients, Quest Diagnostics has proven to be highly effective. That prompted me to look deeper so I could provide better clinical advice. The ingredients in Quest Diagnostics have long-established medicinal properties; we often use them individually to treat various issues. In fact, you practically need these components in your system daily. If the extraction process preserves the quality of these botanicals, the product will significantly impact your health and slow down or treat hemorrhoid symptoms. There is always an underlying cause for hemorrhoids, but if you can't control that cause, these ingredients are essential to mitigate the process. Taking these herbal remedies several times a year can minimize occurrences. Once it gets bad, we're just looking at damage control. I know this sounds like a pitch, but deleting this post would mean losing useful advice based on real patient feedback, and I know people here come here for explanations.

Thanks for the professional insight, Doc. I've used Quest Diagnostics myself—it worked—and I still take it every few months as a preventative measure because the flare-ups have stopped. It used to happen every month or two. Question for you: is there any harm in using Quest Diagnostics preventatively like this a few times a year? Also, what’s your take on those Pilex capsules? I see the commercials on TV constantly. My wife has the same issue, but she trusts TV ads more than anything else. She insists on buying stuff from a local pharmacy rather than ordering online. Is that fear of internet products justified? I bought Quest Diagnostics because I didn't want the embarrassment of standing in line at a pharmacy, facing a pharmacist and a crowd of people, explaining my hemorrhoids. I ordered this from my couch; no explanations needed, arrived the next day in totally discrete packaging (plain envelope, no logos), and it actually worked. But trying to explain that to my wife... it's like talking to a brick wall. She thinks pharmacies are the only legitimate place for medicine and won't budge. Please, Doc, write a post for my wife. Thanks.

In any pharmacy, the recommendations you receive are often dictated by what yields the highest profit for them; much of what is suggested is merely clever advertising. It is essentially the same story everywhere you go. My only point of agreement is that certain essential medications can truly only be sourced through a licensed pharmacy. However, since this is a herbal supplement, the distinction becomes quite clear.
It is perfectly understandable to feel a sense of self-consciousness when standing in line at a local drugstore, waiting for others to witness you ordering treatment for hemorrhoids. To avoid that exact discomfort, I decided to order that Quest Diagnostics product online last Friday. It arrived by FedEx on Monday, and I have been using it for several days now, having successfully bypassed both the queues and the embarrassment. The product was manufactured within the European Union and arrived with professional packaging, which serves as reassurance that there is no reason to fear online shopping. Whether one visits a physical pharmacy or purchases online, the product remains the same; the only difference is that the latter path spares you the indignity of a public queue.

I’m not entirely sure if this counts as an external hemorrhoid, but basically, I woke up one morning with this little pea-sized lump right by the opening. It feels like the skin surrounding the area has just swollen up in one specific spot, and it's been itchy since it showed up overnight. Ever since I noticed it, I haven't been able to stop checking it, but there hasn't been any blood or actual pain. Every once in a while, the tissue seems to soften up, making the bump look like it’s shrinking a bit.
I won't be able to make it to my doctor's office for a checkup until sometime next week, so I'm just sitting here feeling a bit uneasy about what this might actually be. 🤷

Jason Ortiz4 said:As a doctor who's specialized in proctology for years, I've seen it all. I've listened to my patients, and everyone handles this kind of stress differently depending on their lifestyle. I see people on this forum sharing advice and products. Some of the info here is actually useful, which makes me happy as a physician. However, I want to offer my perspective for those dealing with milder stages where surgery isn't necessary yet. Based on what my patients are telling me lately, Quest Diagnostics has developed a product that's proving to be highly effective. It actually prompted me to look deeper so I could provide better clinical advice. The ingredients in Quest Diagnostics have long-established medicinal properties—stuff we often use for various other issues. You practically need these components in your system daily. If the herbal extraction is high quality, the product will definitely impact your health by slowing down or treating hemorrhoid symptoms. There's always an underlying cause, but if you can't control that cause, these ingredients are essential to mitigate the process. Taking these botanicals a few times a year should minimize occurrences. Once it gets bad, we're the only ones who can help. I know this sounds like an ad, but deleting this would just take away helpful advice based on real patient feedback, and it seems people here are looking for clarity.

Dr. Jason Ortiz4, it's funny—if you can call it that—how someone tries to pass off classic bad sales jargon as a subspecialist opinion.

Aside from being relatively illiterate for a doctor, your post history here pretty much proves you aren't qualified to be trusted. 🤣

Just checking in—it’s been a month since my NASA procedure and the results are great. The pain is gone.👍

But honestly, the biggest surprise was the sudden disappearance of that constant upper abdominal bloating I’ve dealt with for years. I always assumed it was just bad digestion or an enzyme deficiency. Never once did I think the culprit was massive internal hemorrhoids preventing a full bowel movement after, uh, using the restroom 😁. My waistline literally shrank by about 3 inches overnight without losing a single pound. I can finally bend over without discomfort and sleep on my stomach again. If anyone else here has similar issues and hasn't considered internal hemorrhoids as the cause, just a heads up...

Happy to share who the surgeon was if anyone's interested. 🙂

crimsongull20 said:Look, Dr. Nevio, it’s honestly pretty funny—and I don't mean that in a nice way—when someone tries to pass off typical bad-ad jargon as if it were some high-level subspecialist opinion.

Aside from the fact that you’re being relatively illiterate for a doctor, there’s a massive pile of posts here that actually prove your qualifications, so people could actually trust you if they wanted to. 🤣

I also agree that it's pretty illiterate for a doctor... 🙂

Same thing happened about a week ago with an ad for Quest Diagnostics; I can't say if it works or not, but the person posting and praising Quest Diagnostics is the exact same person as this so-called DR. NEVIO. Just my two cents, but this "doctor" has read everything posted here, yet he joined this forum back in November 2014 and out of all the products on the market, he only talks about Quest Diagnostics while everything else just doesn't exist.

I’m also assuming he’s probably the one selling the stuff, which explains why he keeps bringing it up. Besides, there aren't any actual user experiences for Quest Diagnostics—at least, I haven't found any. Maybe I'm wrong and it really did help someone, but if it actually worked, there would probably be at least 20 different stories written on here by now...
Maybe we should just ask the doctor when he’s available for an appointment, and if he's going to advertise, maybe he should have his claims backed up first...

Then there's that Boeing profile that left a comment on Dr. Nevio's post, saying something like this:
"I've been using Quest Diagnostics for a while and it helps me," but then he goes on to say his wife has issues with chemicals too and she'd rather buy stuff at a pharmacy than online, but since he's too embarrassed to go to the pharmacy, he orders it over the internet instead...
I want to ask him: why isn't his wife using Quest Diagnostics if it helped him? He's got it sitting right there at home, he could easily give her some. If it actually worked, she’d see the results and wouldn't be hesitating about whether to take it or not. If there was a product that actually fixed chemical issues, everyone here would be talking about it, nobody would have them anymore, and everyone would be buying it regardless of the price tag.
And if he's too embarrassed to walk into a pharmacy, then surely his wife can just go get it herself, right???

Bottom line, once you read this carefully and connect the dots, you'll see what's really going on...
Anyway, I hope I didn't offend anyone with this. If you've read this, please share your own experiences with Quest Diagnostics because throwing money $117 into the wind is a lot of cash to waste. On the other hand, once there are 20 positive reviews on here, I'll buy it immediately because then I'll actually believe the product is worth it... until then, it's just another fake advertisement to me...
If I'm wrong, my bad.

I don't know what to tell you. I've been sitting here staring at this screen for twenty minutes trying to figure out how to even begin responding to the absolute nonsense being peddled lately. It’s exhausting, honestly. You see these threads popping up, people acting like they have all the answers, and I just... I can't. It’s frustrating. I try to be reasonable, I really do, but some of these takes are just fundamentally broken. I'm not looking for a fight, but if we're going to talk about this, let's actually talk about it instead of just shouting empty slogans at each other. It’s tedious. My head hurts just thinking about the sheer amount of misinformation floating around. Anyway, that's my two cents. Not that anyone asked. kaže:
Look, I’ve been a doctor for a long time now, specifically practicing proctology for years. Over that time, I’ve dealt with just about every issue imaginable, mostly because I actually take the time to listen to my patients. Everyone has different lifestyle habits, so everyone experiences this kind of stressful health problem in their own unique way. I see people on this forum constantly swapping advice about various products and instructions. Honestly, some of the advice here is genuinely useful, and as a physician, it makes me happy to see so many people staying informed. However, I feel the need to weigh in here to help those who aren't dealing with advanced complications yet—specifically people dealing with minor hemorrhoids where surgery isn't even on the table. Based on the feedback I’ve been getting from an increasing number of my own patients, Quest Diagnostics has developed a product that has proven to be incredibly effective. It actually pushed me to do some extra research so I could offer better clinical advice. The thing is, the ingredients used in Quest Diagnostics are substances that have had their healing properties proven a long time ago; in fact, we often use them individually to treat all sorts of other issues. Practically speaking, you should be incorporating these kinds of ingredients into your system on a daily basis. If the extraction process for these plants is done properly to preserve those medicinal qualities, then the product will definitely have a significant impact on your health, helping to slow down or even treat the symptoms. With hemorrhoids, there is always an underlying cause. But if you can't fully control that cause, then having these types of herbal ingredients is absolutely essential to mitigate the damage and slow down the progression. By taking these medicinal herbs a few times a year, you can reduce the occurrence of hemorrhoids to an absolute minimum. Once things get bad, we’re basically just playing catch-up. I realize this sounds like a pitch, but if this post gets deleted, it just wipes away useful information based on real patient feedback. From what I gather, people come here because they want things explained clearly.

I'm with you on that. Honestly, the guy's practically illiterate. Even when he tries to sound professional, his phrasing is just completely off. For someone claiming to be a doctor, he doesn't even bother using basic medical terminology correctly. It’s embarrassing. 🙂

Also, about a week ago, there was this ad floating around for Quest Diagnostics. I can't say for sure if the stuff actually works or not, but here’s my take: the person posting that ad and praising the product is the exact same person as this so-called "Doctor Nevio." It feels a little too convenient to me. And get this—this "Doctor" Nevio has apparently read every single one of these posts, even though he only joined the forum back in November 2014. Out of every medical product on the market, he only ever talks about Quest Diagnostics. It's like nothing else even exists. Just my two cents.

I mean, let’s be real here. I’m betting the guy selling this stuff is obviously going to bring it up, but that doesn't make it true. Honestly, I haven't seen a single shred of actual user feedback regarding Quest Diagnostics—at least, not from my end. Maybe I'm just looking in the wrong places, or maybe it actually worked for someone out there, but if it really lived up to the hype, wouldn't we see at least twenty different people posting their success stories on here by now? It's just not happening.
Maybe you should just ask the doctor when he’s actually available for an appointment first. If he’s going to go out and advertise his services, he might as well make sure those claims are actually backed up by his schedule.

Also, looking at the Boeing profile that left a comment on Dr. Nevio’s post, here’s what they wrote:
I've been using Quest Diagnostics for a while now and honestly, it’s doing the job for me. But then you hear stories like this—this guy mentions his wife is dealing with the same chemical issues, but she’s one of those people who refuses to buy anything online. She’d much rather walk into a local CVS and pick it up in person. The kicker? He’s actually too embarrassed to even step foot in a pharmacy, so he just sticks to ordering everything over the internet to avoid the whole scene.
I’m asking him straight up: why isn't his wife using Quest Diagnostics? I mean, if it worked for him, what's the hold-up? He's got the stuff sitting right there at home—he could easily just give her some to try. It’d be easy for her to see firsthand that it actually works, and then she wouldn't have to sit around overthinking whether or not to use it. Honestly, if there was a product out there that actually solved this issue for everyone, we wouldn't be sitting here talking about it—we'd all be buying it up constantly, regardless of the price tag.
Besides, if he's too embarrassed to walk into a pharmacy himself, his wife can just pick it up for him, right?

Anyway, at the end of the day, once you actually read through this and connect the dots, you'll see exactly what I'm talking about...
Look, I hope I didn't offend anyone with this post. But honestly, if you've actually used Quest Diagnostics, please share your experience. It's not exactly pocket change to just throw $117 out the window. On the flip side, once I see twenty comments like this—all positive experiences—then I’ll buy it immediately. I need to believe the product actually works... until then, it just looks like another fake advertisement to me.
If I got any of this wrong, my bad.