Dealing with hemorrhoids – any advice?

Michael Diaz4 said:Anal reconstruction is necessary once the hemorrhoids prolapse and won't go back in. HAL is definitely better because it's a more modern approach—there aren't even pain receptors in the area where they work. If you're still in the early stages of the condition, you don't need RAR, which means zero pain and basically no sick days.

Mine aren't just popping out—from what I can tell, they're constantly prolapsed at Stage IV.
Hopefully, I can dodge that whole RAR add-on. 😁
What does "early stage" actually mean here? Like, Stage II?

The initial phase is really just the first step. That's when DG HAL handles everything easily and without any pain. For good.

Michael Diaz4 said:The initial phase is just the first step. That's when DG HAL handles everything easily without any pain. For good...

In my case—like I mentioned before—it's Stage III, so now I'm not even sure if I can dodge RAR—especially since you said reconstruction only happens once they're out and can't go back in. :/

Your doctor will be the one to decide...

Michael Diaz4 said:The doctor will decide...

For sure. 😁
But I'm trying to get ready here—honestly, looking through these few posts, I haven't really gotten a clear idea of what to actually expect...

Dana Baker2 said:That’s for sure. 😁
But I’m trying to get myself ready, and honestly, looking through these few posts hasn't really given me a clear idea of what to expect...

There will probably need to be some kind of reconstruction, even if it's just limited. But if everything settles back inside, then maybe it won't be necessary after all.

Man, I’m right here in the thick of it with you guys. I've been dealing with these hemorrhoids for a few days now. At first, they were just... popping out, you know? But for the last two days, there's been bleeding after every bathroom trip and the pain is honestly pretty intense. From what I can tell, I have two visible lumps that I just can't seem to push back in. To be honest, the amount of bleeding is what's really starting to freak me out. What should I do? And how long does this usually last? I'm really trying to avoid making an appointment with the doctor if I can help it.

There’s really no reason to dodge the doctor. You can't exactly undo the fact that you went, so the best move is just to see them. They can prescribe a cream to help calm down that inflammation.

Yeah. Honestly, I don't have much of a choice left. And who knows what else is coming my way? I'm just praying I make it through to next week without everything falling apart. Does anyone know a good private clinic in Washington, D.C., or maybe a hospital I should head to?

Samuel Ross said:Hello, everyone. I've been dealing with hemorrhoids since high school—about ten years now. The first time I saw blood, I actually fainted from the shock (it was quite a bit of blood, honestly), but anyway... The situation fluctuates. When things got bad, I’d take Daflon and everything would settle down after three or four days. Usually, they only bother me once or twice a year. However, over the last year, my digestion has gone completely off the rails. I managed to fix the bloating and gas, but I can't seem to regulate my bowel movements, so the hemorrhoids have become a daily nightmare. I’m hitting the bathroom three or four times a day (two or three times in the morning, then again in the afternoon or evening; I always feel incomplete in the morning, so I have to go back). My stool is either extremely thin or pebble-like, and the hemorrhoids are constantly there. The bleeding isn't usually the main issue, but the pain and itching are almost constant. It seems like Daflon doesn't cut it anymore. I don't know what's going on with me this past year. Has anyone dealt with something similar? Or should I just get a referral and finally see a specialist?

I've had a similar experience, though Ulcerative Colitis is the root cause for me. It's an atypical case where constipation is the main issue because the gas makes it impossible to go. I end up drinking about five liters of water a day just to ensure I can pass something, even if it means more trips to the bathroom. At least that way my intestines aren't straining too hard, which helps reduce the bleeding slightly until things stabilize. Otherwise, my internal hemorrhoids just cycle through grades 1 to 3 repeatedly until I recover.
My doctor claims hemorrhoids can't be cured, but I disagree. Maybe it's just my case since they only flare up when my UC is active; otherwise, they stay quiet.
Applying Fact cream and using suppositories didn't do a thing for me—just a waste of money. Only the Salofalk enemas prescribed for UC actually made a difference.

If this helps anyone, great...

Whenever I deal with a hemorrhoid about once a month, I usually just hit the area with a cold shower to cool things down. After that, everything settles back to normal.

Cold temperatures tend to constrict everything, including the blood vessels.

Well, unfortunately, I’ve recently joined the club myself. 😢

I was diagnosed with a thrombosed hemorrhoid. In the beginning, it was about the size of a small hazelnut. My treatment plan consisted of Johnson & Johnson suppositories and some Hadensa cream. After finishing the course (10 days of suppositories plus 20 days of the cream), the hemorrhoid did shrink, but it never fully resolved itself. To make matters worse, over the last two days, I’ve noticed it starting to swell up again.

What should I do? What are my options here? I’ve already been to the doctor three separate times now, and honestly, I’m at my wit's end. Please, give me some advice—what kind of therapy works? Is it safe for me to continue with the Johnson & Johnson suppositories and the cream on my own, or would you recommend a different approach specifically for a thrombosed hemorrhoid?

I gave up alcohol a long time ago and I always walk home from work, but unfortunately, I have an office job where I'm stuck sitting down for eight hours a day.

Hey everyone!
I've been looking for a specialized seat cushion, and I'm really eyeing one filled with buckwheat hulls—the kind where you sit down and it naturally forms a crater in the middle. It’s called Hemro, but I can't seem to track it down anywhere except in Canada or Mexico, and the shipping costs from there are just ridiculous. Does anyone know if they have any distributors here in the States?
If not, does anyone know of a similar type of cushion out there? Ideally, something that actually helps with the discomfort. :-)

I tried every single over-the-counter ointment out there, and honestly? Nothing worked. Then I catch this commercial for Advil on TV. I headed down to the pharmacy, but man—when I saw the price tag, I was floored. I almost walked out. But I bit the bullet and bought them anyway. And guess what? I haven't dealt with a single hemorrhoid since. That’s been five years now.

John Baker47 said:I tried every single ointment out there, but nothing worked. Then I saw an ad for Advil on TV. I went to the pharmacy, but the price tag nearly gave me a heart attack. I bought them anyway. And you know what? I haven't dealt with a single hemorrhoid since. It's been five years now.

In Canada, Advil is basically half the price... though even then, it’s still pretty pricey.

Amy Martinez36 said:Hey everyone!
I'm looking for a seat cushion. I really like that one filled with buckwheat hulls—the kind where you sit down and it forms a little divot in the middle. It's called Hemro, but I can't seem to find it anywhere except in Canada or Mexico, and the shipping costs are just ridiculous. Do any of you know if it's available here in the States?
If not, does anyone know of a similar cushion? Ideally, something that actually helps. :-)

That won't help you; it might actually make things worse.

So you're telling me there's no such thing as a "special" cushion that actually helps with hemorrhoids?
Honestly, I’m dealing with the same damn hemorrhoid issues myself after sitting for way too long, so I was just starting to scope out those cushions...

Is anyone else at Mercury getting the DG-HAL (RAR) done besides Dr. Ivanovic?

Well, I guess I’ve officially joined the club 🤦
I’ve been dealing with minor issues for years—just the occasional flare-up here and there, nothing too serious.
But the last two months have been an absolute disaster.
I tried applying some Fact cream, but honestly, it hasn't made a bit of difference; things feel exactly the same whether I use it or not.
Right now, I’m basically just washing with cold water to get through it.
And it’s just constant.
Is there anything actually miraculous out there? Or am I looking at a doctor visit? If so, which kind? I'm wondering if I need to grab a referral first or if I have to go see a general practitioner to "show" them what's going on, or something like that 🙂

One more question about Advil tablets. I read somewhere that they’re way cheaper in Canada than they are here, but from what I've managed to find so far—which is just the Sarajevo pharmacy—the price is actually even higher! 😕
Has anyone actually picked some up from across the border? Is there really a price difference, and if so, where's the best place to buy?