Dealing with hemorrhoids – any advice?

Where did you have your surgery, how much did it cost, and can you get more coverage through insurance?

Sandra Lewis22 said:Here’s my summary of undergoing surgical hemorrhoid removal. The actual procedure went quite smoothly; the hemorrhoid was massive. I requested general anesthesia, and honestly, if I had to go under the knife again, I’d make the exact same choice. I was discharged on the third day—though that only happened after a massive bathroom emergency triggered by some prune juice and yogurt, which was a struggle, to say the least. But the real nightmare started once I got home. Having a bowel movement became an absolute ordeal for a long time; the 20th trip to the restroom felt even worse than the first. Between the tears and drinking enough laxative tea to fill a swimming pool, plus drinking massive amounts of water and loading up on flax, chia seeds, and smoothies you wouldn't believe, I fought tooth and nail for a daily movement. I couldn't afford to let things get hard or skip a single day; for me, that felt like taking five steps backward. All in all, it was a painful and grueling experience. I didn't expect recovery to be this brutal. In my case, the actual act of using the restroom was a huge hurdle, followed by those uncontrollable bursts of gas that happen right when you're trying to go (it actually happened in my underwear because there just wasn't time). I ended up taking three months off work in total. Down there feels fine now, though it still feels a bit tight during movements. I’m still drinking laxative tea because I’ve always struggled with regularity, which is what led me to the surgery in the first place. Drink plenty of water, watch your diet, and... well, you get through it. Good luck to everyone facing surgery. 🙂

Ethan Moore74 said:Hi, could you explain how things are going now after a few months following the surgery? Are you satisfied? Thanks.

My apologies for the delay; I don't follow this thread closely anymore, just checking in occasionally..

Anyway, tomorrow marks six months since the procedure. I have zero issues. I am fully recovered and beyond satisfied with everything.. honestly, I forgot all about those problems that plagued me for years long ago..

I already detailed my recovery in earlier posts—it was painful for about two days, and within 10 to 15 days, I was almost entirely back to normal.. I play recreational tennis and go running, and I've been back to those activities for about 20 days, if not longer..

If there is anything else you need to know, feel free to ask.. even though I’ve covered the recovery quite thoroughly.. still, half a year later, I can confirm that everything is perfect on my end..

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Greetings everyone,

So, I’m checking in today with a bit of a question on my mind.

Basically—about four years ago now—I noticed some blood in my stool. Sometimes it was just a tiny amount, other times it felt like quite a lot, which honestly gave me a bit of a scare! So, naturally, I went ahead and scheduled a sigmoidoscopy.

During the exam, everything looked perfectly fine—nothing unusual at all—and the issue completely vanished after that. But now, here we are... it’s started happening again. What could be going on here? What might be causing this, and more importantly, how can I stop it from coming back?

Best regards,

Paul Campbell10 said:Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner; I haven't been checking this thread much lately, just popping in here and there..

Anyway, tomorrow marks six months since my surgery, and I honestly can't say there's a single issue left; I've recovered completely and am beyond satisfied with everything. To be perfectly honest, I've already forgotten about those problems that used to plague me for so many years..

I think I touched on my recovery in some earlier posts, noting that the initial pain lasted about two days, and within ten to fifteen days, I felt almost entirely back to normal. I'm already playing tennis recreationally and going for runs, activities I actually got back to about twenty days ago, if not even sooner..

If there is anything else you want to know, please feel free to ask for any details, even though I've tried to be quite thorough in describing my recovery process.. but looking back after half a year, I can confidently confirm that everything is absolutely great on my end..

. No worries at all, and thanks for getting back to me. I've decided to go through with the LHP laser procedure; my appointment is set for November 22nd, and I'm just counting down the days until I can finally leave these hemorrhoids behind. I've been going through absolute hell for the last ten years, so I'm relieved it's finally ending. I'll post an update on the forum once it's done, and I'd suggest anyone dealing with this to see a doctor immediately, because things can spiral out of control really fast. Thanks again, and I'm truly happy to hear you're finally free from such a HUGE burden.

Benjamin Price4 said:Hi everyone,

I wanted to reach out because I have a question on my mind.

About four years ago, I noticed some blood in my stool; sometimes it was just a tiny bit, and other times it seemed more significant, which really spooked me, so I went ahead and scheduled a sigmoidoscopy.

Everything came back completely clear during that exam, and the issue vanished entirely, but now it has started happening again. I'm wondering what could be causing this recurrence, and does anyone have advice on how to prevent it?

Best,

Hey there. You should really find a reputable proctologist to give you an exam, because seeing blood in your stool is definitely something you shouldn't ignore.

Hey everyone, so a few days ago—this past Friday, actually—I started dealing with some hemorrhoid issues. They were probably there before, but there was zero pain until now. This time, though, they turned into external ones and the pain was intense. I barely slept, stayed cooped up inside my house, and even just walking around felt incredibly uncomfortable. For the last couple of days, I’ve been sticking to a diet of mostly soup and apples, plus taking frequent showers in relatively cool water... As of this morning, I’m feeling a bit better; the pain has subsided slightly, and I feel like I'm slowly getting back to normal. I haven't seen a doctor or stopped by a pharmacy yet, and honestly, I'm not even sure if I will. What I really wanted to ask is, how do you all manage your diet? From what I've read, the main thing is eating plenty of fiber—whole grains, legumes, and things like that. How strictly do you stick to that, and how much variety do you actually get in your meals? Personally, I wouldn't say I've ever been a big fan of junk food or alcohol, but I'm curious about your experiences.

Come on guys, quit pulling my leg here😲 About a week ago, I ended up with an external hemorrhoid because I was straining—basically from this brutal coughing fit, which I’m pretty sure is what triggered the whole mess. It’s been itching like crazy lately, so I tried some over-the-counter hemorrhoid cream, but honestly, I switched to just using some lard, and the itching has calmed down a ton. But now I'm scrolling through this forum and reading people say this thing isn't going anywhere and that I’m looking at surgery? Are you actually kidding me right now?

steelcyclist3 said:Come on guys, you can't be serious.😲 About a week ago, I ended up with an external hemorrhoid from straining—I think it was probably triggered by a bad coughing fit. It’s been itching like crazy lately, so I tried some over-the-counter hemorrhoid cream, and now I’ve actually been using lard, which seems to help the itching quite a bit. But then I read here on the forum that this isn't going away and that I'll definitely need surgery? Are you guys actually kidding me?

Hey there. Honestly, don't believe everything you read online. My best advice is to head straight to a doctor right away. If you catch it early—meaning if we're talking about first-degree hemorrhoids—it can often be treated easily with injections, like sclerotherapy. Just don't fall into the trap of thinking it'll just vanish if you use some cream, suppositories, or herbal teas; the whole situation can get pretty messy really fast. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask. Best.

crimsonwolf26 said:Hi everyone, a few days ago—this past Friday, actually—I started dealing with some hemorrhoid issues. They were probably there before, but there was never any pain, just external swelling. This time, however, the pain was intense. I barely slept, stayed inside my house the whole time, and even walking felt incredibly uncomfortable. For the last couple of days, I've been sticking to soup and apples and taking frequent showers in relatively cold water... this morning, I finally feel a bit better; the pain has subsided slightly, and I'm slowly getting back to my routine. I haven't seen a doctor or stopped by a pharmacy yet, and I'm honestly not sure if I should go. I'm mostly curious about how you all manage your diet; I read somewhere that high-fiber foods, whole grains, and legumes are key... how strictly do you follow those guidelines, and how much variety do you get? Personally, I wouldn't say I've ever been a huge fan of junk food or alcohol...

Hey there. While adjusting your diet and all that is definitely important, it won't make the problem just vanish on its own. You really should head to a doctor and discuss next steps with them; trust me, you don't want this to spiral out of control, because once it gets serious, that's when the real misery starts. Best of luck.

Ethan Moore74 said:...
I've decided on the LHP laser procedure. My appointment is set for November 22nd, and I'm counting down the days until I finally get rid of these hemorrhoids.
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Please, reach out after the surgery. Let me know how it went, how the recovery is moving along, etc.

I want surgery too, but I’m looking at the THD method, and I plan to get it done as soon as possible. I just need to consult with my doctor first because my proctologist claimed that specific procedure is a "scam" and completely useless. I want to see if she agrees with that assessment.

Lately, the issues haven't been as frequent as they used to be. But when they do hit, the whole situation makes me feel physically ill for a while.

I've had enough of this nonsense, which is why I'm pulling the trigger on surgery.

ruggedtinker43 said:Please, please reach out after your surgery and let me know how everything went, how the recovery is treating you, and all that...

I’m also looking into getting surgery, but specifically the THD method, and I'm hoping to get it sorted out as soon as possible. I just need to sit down with my doctor first for a consultation; my proctologist actually dismissed the whole thing as a "scam" and said it wouldn't do anything, so I really want to see if her take on it is any different.

Lately, the issues haven't been happening quite as frequently as they used to, but when they do hit, the discomfort just leaves me feeling physically sick for a while.

I've honestly reached my limit with all of this, which is why I'm so set on moving forward with the procedure.

I'm with you there. I was originally leaning toward the THD method too, but my doctor insisted that the LHP laser method is the superior choice because the recovery time is significantly shorter—there are no incisions or stitches, no bleeding, and you start seeing results within just a few days. I'll be having mine done here in Germany, but I noticed that the LHP method is also available at private clinics in Washington, D.C., for about $4000. If you're paying for THD yourself, my honest advice would be to go with the LHP laser instead. Please feel free to reach out if you have more questions; I truly understand what you're going through. LP

Ethan Moore74 said:Exactly. I was also considering the THD method, but my doctor insists that LHP laser treatment is superior. The recovery time is significantly shorter, there's no cutting or stitching, no bleeding, and you start seeing results within just a few days. I’m having this done here in Germany, though I know LHP is available at private clinics in Washington, D.C., for about $4000. If you're paying out of pocket for THD, my advice is to go with the LHP laser method instead. Feel free to ask anything; I know exactly what you're going through. LP

Even with THD, there isn't any cutting or stitching involved. That's precisely why I chose it over a "standard" surgery. Plus, it's cheaper than LHP—I believe it's around $3000.

https://www.mallofamerica.com/treatment-hemorrhoids-via-thd-method/

ruggedtinker43 said:Even with THD, there isn't any cutting or stitching involved. That was actually my main reason for choosing it over the "standard" surgical route. Plus, it’s more affordable than LHP; I believe it’s around $3000
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https://www.mallofamerica.com/treatment-hemorrhoids-via-thd-method/

I understand that THD avoids cutting, but there is still some suturing because they essentially tie off the veins. Personally, I wouldn't recommend the classic surgery to anyone; there are just too many complications, and you often find the problem never truly goes away. If you're looking for options, my advice would be to look into LHP—I can send over a few links to clinics in Washington, D.C. if you'd like. Maybe you could even find something cheaper than $0.00.

Has anyone here actually tried paraffin oil?
What’s the recommended dosage, and how many days should you stay on it?
I really need to know if there's a specific cutoff point where you have to stop taking it to avoid doing some kind of damage to your system.

Personally, I don't have any pain associated with them—but every two or three months, I'll deal with stool that looks like a total bloodbath
otherwise, there can be stretches of six months where nothing happens... then just a tiny trace on the side

hemorrhoids tend to flare up and cause bleeding whenever they're triggered by outside factors... sitting for too many days straight... eating poorly for a few days if I'm not careful—like if I'm eating junk food out or snacking on peanuts or something extremely dry...
and of course, there's the whole 225 pounds thing to consider

Hey everyone, anyone dealt with bleeding during bowel movements before? I've been dealing with some seriously intense bleeding for a week now—honestly, like what the guy above mentioned, it’s like a damn faucet won't shut off. I've been applying Fact ointment every night and morning before I go, but right now, nothing is doing squat. Even had a loose stool today, and man, the bleeding was just insane again...
I was thinking about switching back to the Fact suppositories; they always seemed to work better for me than the ointment.

Lawrence Booth2 said:Hemorrhoids tend to flare up and bleed whenever they're triggered by outside stuff... sitting for too many days straight... eating junk for a few days...
like when you aren't careful and eat fast food out or grab peanuts or something super dry...
and obviously, there's that 225 pounds weighing me down.

I sit a lot too, but why on earth do you think peanuts are bad? Personally, I've noticed that when I eat peanuts, my stool actually feels better... it isn't nearly as dry.

Hard, impossible to pass—like having internal hemorrhoids while trying to go

Hi 🙂 So, I’ve been dealing with hemorrhoids again. They first popped up back in 2012, but I didn't really think much of it and they somehow just cleared up on their own... but now, for the last few months, they're back, and it feels like a weird mix of external and internal issues. Nothing actually hurts, there's no burning or bleeding or anything like that... The only thing is, when I sit down on the toilet to go, I can feel two little bumps right by the anus, but as soon as I stand up, they seem to retract. I've tried using some suppositories and ointments, including some Hadensa cream and suppositories, but it hasn't really helped much. Does anyone have any advice on what else I might try? I saw on a website that potato and olive oil might help—has anyone actually tried that?

Paul Scott74 said:Hi everyone 🙂 I’m dealing with hemorrhoids again. They first popped up back in 2012, but I didn't really think much of them at the time because they just seemed to vanish on their own... now, though, they've been acting up for a few months, feeling like a mix of external and internal issues. It doesn't actually hurt, there's no stinging, and no bleeding or anything like that. My only real issue is when I sit down on the toilet to go; I can feel two little bumps near the anus, but as soon as I stand up, they retreat back inside. I've tried using some suppositories and ointments, including Hadensa, but nothing seems to be making a dent. Does anyone have any advice on what else might work? I saw something online suggesting that potato and olive oil can help—has anyone actually tried that?

If I could offer you one piece of sincere advice, it would be to go get a professional checkup before things escalate. Creams, suppositories, or those home remedies you find online aren't going to solve the root cause; they might offer some temporary relief, but they won't fix the problem for good. You should really schedule an appointment with a proctologist as soon as possible while it's still manageable.
If you want my honest opinion, that is truly the best path forward.
Best,