Dealing with hemorrhoids – any advice?

Tylenol works wonders...

Has anyone ever actually tried Axol Trem for hemorrhoids?

Does anyone happen to know what the typical prices are for those gels and creams? And I was also wondering—do you usually need a prescription to get them, or can you just pick them up off the shelf?

Daflon has always been my go-to... but now I’m in a real bind. I’ve been staying in Germany for a while and I've completely run out of Daflon... and you just can't find it here! I looked at the ingredients on other brands and picked up something similar... but it just isn't doing anything.
I'm honestly losing my mind because I have two external hemorrhoids inflamed, and one of them is so massive that I haven't been able to walk properly for three days now... and I just can't get a hold of my medicine. What am I supposed to do???
If anyone happens to have even a few tablets of Daflon they could send my way, I would gladly pay for them, because I have no idea how to track down Daflon over here... I can't believe the pharmacist actually told me the closest supply is all the way in the Czech Republic!
Usually, these things only flare up maybe once a year... but when they do, the inflammation is so intense that I'm stuck in bed... needing the Daflon... then it clears up and everything is fine... so I never really worry about it... because the medicine always works for me... but what now?! If someone has some... you would be a lifesaver right now...

Maybe this might help someone out...
My cousin deals with some really nasty issues—she gets flare-ups every now and then, but she’s absolutely refusing any kind of surgery or anything similar.
I brought her some St. John's Wort infused with olive oil to apply, and she says it’s a lifesaver; while they haven't disappeared entirely, it keeps the swelling and itching under control. Now, I'm not a doctor, but it certainly isn't hurting anything.

Donna Brooks18 said:Daflon always used to work for me... but now I'm stuck. I was staying in Germany for a while and ran out of Daflon... and you just can't find it here! I checked the ingredients and bought something similar... but it doesn't do anything.
I'm losing my mind because I have two external hemorrhoids inflamed, and one is huge. I haven't been able to walk for three days... and I can't get to a pharmacy. What do I do???
If anyone happens to have even a few pills left in a box they could send me, I'd pay for them. I have no idea how to track down Daflon here... I can't believe the pharmacist told me the closest supply is in the Czech Republic!
Usually, this only happens once a year... but then it's such a bad flare-up that I have to stay in bed... take some Daflon... and once it's gone, everything is fine again. That's why I never worry about them... because the medicine always works... but what about now?! If someone could help... you'd be a lifesaver right now...

Do you have anyone back home who could mail it to you via a bus service?

Jose Ramirez2...and everyone else who reached out to me...thank you all from the bottom of my heart...my girlfriend sent over 30 tablets of Daflon and they're already in the mail...they should arrive at the post office the day after tomorrow according to them...thanks to all you good people for the help and the offers to assist...

Hi there, I noticed a little lump today—it looks like a skin-colored bean, not bluish or anything, but it’s painful when I sit down or during a heavy bowel movement. Could this possibly be a hemorrhoid?
I've never dealt with anything like this before, but I have been dealing with some hard stools for the last two days, so maybe that's what triggered it. 🤷
Honestly, seeing it caught me a bit off guard. I don't even really eat spicy food or drink much alcohol...

It might be a fistula.

If it isn't a bromeliad gland. If it is... well, good luck to you.

Rachel Davis81 said:If it isn't just a hemorrhoid, then... well, good luck to you.

Honestly, I'm starting to think it might actually be a fistula. It's right by the anus, on the outside—it looks like this tiny little worm-like thing from what I can tell. What am I supposed to do now? Is that just going to clear up on its own?

p.s. I deleted my previous comment because I totally misspoke.

You can just use a wipe for it. Though, honestly, applying a cream might be better. There’s one with propolis that comes with a really handy applicator called Preparation H.

Rachel Davis81 said:If it isn't just some random cyst... then honestly, good luck to you.

Are you thinking Bartholin's?
I'm with this guy—if that's what it is, you're in for a rough ride. 😳

It's possible. I don't know anything about hemorrhoids, but I've dealt with Bartholin's, unfortunately. And yeah, that thing can definitely cause pain when you're sitting down or dealing with a massive bathroom trip..

Maria Reyes35 said:Do you think it's a Bartholin's cyst?
I agree—if that's what it is, I wish you the best of luck. 😳

It's possible. I don't have any experience with hemorrhoids, unfortunately, but I have dealt with Bartholin's. And yes, that can definitely cause pain when sitting or during a bowel movement..

Oh man, I have no idea why I wrote Bartholin's instead.🤣

I was actually reading through this thread because one of my clients is going through this. She feels completely helpless... she even went through surgery, and yet everything started all over again. Such a nightmare...

I'm so sorry you're dealing with this. I really hope I never have to go through it myself... I only had issues once after giving birth, but it cleared up pretty quickly, thank God.

Maria Reyes35 said:you think it's a Bartholin's cyst?
I'm with you on this one—if that's what it is, I wish you the best of luck. 😳

It’s definitely possible. I don't have any experience dealing with hemorrhoids, but unfortunately, I've dealt with a Bartholin's cyst before. And yeah, they can absolutely cause pain when sitting down or during a bowel movement..

Could you describe what a Bartholin's cyst actually feels like and where it shows up? I've been reading stuff online saying it appears near the labia minor, but that isn't where I'm feeling this.
I've never dealt with anything like this before; I'm honestly in shock at how suddenly this just popped up. I'm certain it's one of those things mentioned (a hemorrhoid, a fistula, or that gland), but I have zero clue which one it actually is. According to the internet, an anal fistula usually involves some kind of yellowish discharge, but I don't have that. Instead, it feels like a little bean right under the skin, the same color as my skin.

No matter how hard you try to stay healthy, something always finds a way to screw you over.

Just Google it... there are tons of pictures out there.

Rachel Davis81 said:I’ve been reading through this thread because one of my clients is dealing with this exact thing. It’s a total nightmare for her—she even went under the knife for surgery and ended up right back at square one. Absolute horror show. I feel for you having to deal with this; honestly, I hope I never have to go through it. I had some issues once after giving birth, but it cleared up fast, thank God.

Yeah, just like your client, it’s a vicious cycle. A complete horror show, seriously.
Thanks for the kind words, and I’m also hoping I never have to face this mess myself. 🙂

Betty Murphy50 said:Can you describe what a Bartholin's cyst actually feels like and where it pops up?

Just to be clear, for me, it shows up near the vaginal opening, toward the anus, on the right side.
I notice it while I'm bathing or showering, and as soon as I feel that little pea-sized lump, I know it's about to flare up.
It goes from a pea to a bean in two or three days, then it turns into a kidney bean, then a cherry, then a walnut, and finally an egg.
When it hits those last stages, I honestly have massive respect for women who survive that level of inflammation.
There isn't a specific look to it in terms of color or shape... it's subcutaneous, you feel it, and then the swelling becomes visible later on.
When the inflammation is minor (like the pea or bean stage), it’s just uncomfortable when walking or sitting in certain positions. Once it grows, walking or sitting becomes difficult, if not impossible.
Since I don't have any experience with hemorrhoids or fistulas, I can't help you much more than that. My advice? Go see a gynecologist and let them take a look, especially since you suspect it might be Bartholin's. You'll definitely have more answers after that.
Don't stress about a painful exam; if it is a cyst, they can't really do much at this stage anyway besides prescribe some meds.
An incision (where they cut it to drain the pus) is usually only done once the inflammation is at its peak.
Let me know what happens—I'm really curious to hear the outcome.

Maria Reyes35 said:Yeah, just like with your client, it's a vicious cycle... honestly, it’s a total horror story..
Thanks for the kind wishes; I really hope you never have to deal with this yourself. 🙂

Just to be clear, for me, it shows up at the edge of the vagina, near the anus, on the right side..
I feel it while bathing or showering, and the second I touch that little pea-sized lump, I know it’s about to flare up..
That little pea grows into a bean within two or three days, then the bean turns into a cherry, the cherry becomes a whole walnut, and that walnut turns into an egg..
Regarding those last two stages, I honestly have so much respect for women who survive that kind of inflammation..
There isn't any specific look to it in terms of color or shape.. it's subcutaneous—you feel it first, and then the swelling becomes visible later..
While the inflammation is small (the pea or the bean stage), there's just some discomfort when walking or sitting in certain positions. Later, as it grows, it becomes difficult—if not impossible—to walk or even sit at all..
Since I don't have any experience dealing with hemorrhoids or fistulas, I can't offer much more advice, but my suggestion is to see a gynecologist and "have them take a look," especially since you suspect it might be a Bartholin's cyst.. you'll definitely have more answers after that..
Don't be afraid of a painful exam; if that's what it is, they won't be able to do anything at this stage anyway except prescribe some medication..
An incision (the procedure to drain the pus) is only done once the inflammation has reached its peak..
Keep me posted; I'm genuinely curious to hear what ends up being the diagnosis..

Thank you. As for the pain while walking or sitting, I'm experiencing all of that too—it's incredibly uncomfortable. Regarding the location, it's not in the vagina or even just to the side for me; it's right by the anus, right at the exit. 😁 I was actually wondering how I'd manage to use the bathroom if this growth gets in the way, but somehow I managed. 😁
I'll have to do something about this and get some exams done, so I'll let you know once I find out anything new. 😉

Good luck!

Rachel Davis81 said:Good luck!

Thanks 👍