Dealing with hemorrhoids – any advice?

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Lawrence Booth2 said:I use Fact ointment
Someone gave me some advice on here a few years back
walking, resting, and using Fact ointment really helps

It’s all very individual—for me, Fact doesn't seem to do a thing at all...

My sister has actually been using it for over 20 years, and she swears the stuff they sell today isn't even half as good as what they used to make—she says the formula is completely different now... 🤷

It isn't that the cream changed; her hemorrhoids just took a turn for the worse. It worked for me too, right up until the point where nothing seemed to touch the pain anymore. You have to understand that hemorrhoid disease follows its own timeline. Over time, things escalate and get much harder to manage. About 18 years ago, a doctor told me that Fact was basically useless because it doesn't contain any cortisol. He viewed it strictly as an anesthetic. Back then, it really didn't do much. Later on, once things settled down a bit, it actually helped. But by the end? Nothing worked. I eventually had to go under the knife for surgery. The reality is that every medication's effectiveness depends entirely on which stage of the illness you're currently facing...

The real question is whether we're just dealing with hemorrhoids or if they've teamed up with an anal fissure. Those two often show up together as a package deal. Honestly, nothing in the Fact helps at all.

That’s exactly how I feel. Honestly, nothing worked for me either.

Karen Garcia6 said:I went to see the doctor and got that gel and those suppositories, and the best news is—it’s nothing dangerous. Does anyone have experience with this gel? How many times a day am I supposed to apply it?

This was my post back in month two.
Now we're in month four. I saw the proctologist twice after he told me to just stick with the treatment for one more week and then I'd be good to go... just check in if it happens again. And, because my luck is just that great, it happened again. 😢 It's itchy, and I can actually feel a few hemorrhoids when I touch them.
I don't know, I'm losing my mind here. That visit with X. Y. didn't exactly inspire much confidence... I really don't want to just sit here slathering on creams on my own, and honestly, I'm not exactly in a financial position to be playing chemist and experimenting with stuff.
So, please, I need some advice or a recommendation for a decent doctor. Thanks in advance.

Karen Garcia6 said:this was my original post back in February.
Now it’s April. I’ve seen the proctologist twice since he told me to stick with the therapy for just one more week and that would be it—basically done—and that I should call him if it happened again. Well, lucky me, it happened again. 😢 It’s itchy, and I can feel a couple of hemorrhoids when I touch them.
I don't know, I'm losing my mind here. That visit with X. Y. didn't exactly inspire much confidence. I really don't want to just start slathering on random creams on my own, and honestly, I'm not in a financial position to spend money experimenting.
So, please, I need some advice or a recommendation for a good doctor. Thanks in advance!

Find someone in your own city who has dealt with this and get their take. If it's just itching, that's actually a decent sign; the main thing is that it isn't painful. I'll say it again—go see someone who uses the DG Kate Allen35 method. If you catch it in the early stages, there isn't a long or painful recovery process. And seriously, don't fall into the trap of thinking you're saving money by delaying treatment; the costs are always lower at the start of an illness. Health is everything, Karen Garcia6. Take care of yourself. Go see a doctor immediately to have it looked at and don't skimp on your health... Good luck...🙂

Michael Diaz4 said:Find someone local in your city who actually knows how to handle this and go get some professional advice. Honestly, if you’re still feeling that itching sensation, just take it as a silver lining—as long as the pain isn't there, you aren't in the worst of it yet. But seriously, I’m going to say this one more time: go see a specialist who uses the DG Kate Allen35 method. If you catch it in the early stages, you won't be looking at a long, miserable recovery period. And please, don't be stubborn about the cost; the medical bills are way easier to swallow when you deal with it early on rather than waiting until it becomes a crisis. At the end of the day, your health is everything, and even if you're feeling like Karen Garcia6 right now, you need to prioritize yourself. Go see a doctor immediately to get it checked out and stop trying to cheap out on your own well-being... Good luck...🙂

I honestly can't come up with that 7,000...$2667 How much is that going to run me? 😢

Karen Garcia6 said:I honestly can't wrap my head around that 7,000—$2667I mean, how much does that even come out to? 😢

It’s a shame. Just start saving up. Try to just take it easy and manage for now while you can still tolerate it. Trust me, if the pain becomes unbearable, you’ll remember I said this. Just take it one step at a time and build up that fund. Good luck...

Hi everyone, I'm new here and (to be totally honest) I really don't feel like wading through all 115 pages. I did some reading regarding surgeries, but I'm still a bit confused—probably just panicking. My husband has been dealing with this for a while, and after 15 years, I finally convinced him to go to the hospital. He's at a major medical center in Washington, D.C., with internal hemorrhoids (grade 3/4), and they say he needs surgery. They want him to have a colonoscopy first. I haven't seen anyone mention getting a colonoscopy right before a procedure (which is supposedly scheduled for June). His doctor is H. Hochstader, so if anyone has any experience or has heard anything, please help. Apparently, the surgery will be under local anesthesia, though he still has to talk to the anesthesiologist. I know you'll probably tell me to just read all 115 pages, but if anyone has five minutes, could you send me a private message or let me know if it makes sense to look into a private specialist?

northernraven3 said:Hi everyone, I’m new here and—to be totally honest—I just can’t face reading all 115 pages. I’ve looked into the surgery stuff, but things aren't quite clicking (I think I'm probably just panicking). My husband has been dealing with this for a while, and after 15 years, I finally pushed him to go to the hospital. He was seen at a local hospital in Washington, D.C., diagnosed with internal hemorrhoids, grade 3/4, and they say he needs surgery. They want a colonoscopy done first. I haven't seen anyone mention getting a colonoscopy right before the actual procedure (which is supposedly scheduled for June). His doctor is H. Hochstader, so if anyone has experience with him or has heard anything, please help. Apparently, the surgery is under local anesthesia, though he still has to meet with the anesthesiologist. I know you’ll likely tell me to just read all 115 pages, but if anyone has five minutes, could you send me a DM or let me know if it makes sense to seek a private opinion?

There’s actually a whole thread dedicated to colonoscopies, so check that out. And yes, it’s perfectly normal to have one before surgery; in fact, those results are usually the most important part. Good luck...

Michael Diaz4 said:It’s a shame. Just save up your cash... try to just hang in there and distract yourself while you can still tolerate it. Trust me, if the pain gets unbearable, you'll be thinking back on this advice. Just take it slow and pile up the money. Good luck...

Ah, maybe the therapy didn't sit right with me either, which is why I broke out?
Is there really no way at all for Medicare to cover those methods?

Karen Garcia6 said:Wait, could it be that the treatment didn't work for me, which is why this flared up?
Does Medicare cover any of those methods at all?

Treatment? I'm not sure what kind of therapy you were on, but basically, I can just reiterate what was said before: stay away from heavy physical activity. Don't lift anything heavy, don't strain yourself. You already know what the diet should look like. Try to stay calm, and hygiene—perfect hygiene is a must (I'm sure you know that)—and that’s about it. As for which cream to use, I'm not sure, there's plenty to think about, but you really can't go wrong with Preparation H. You could also try Ruscoven, which helped some people (it didn't help me since it's for external use only). That would be it. Regarding Medicare, I wouldn't know; I'm writing from Canada...🙂

Karen Garcia6 said:Well, is it possible that the treatment just didn't sit right with me and that's why the breakout happened?
Doesn't Medicare cover any of those specific methods at all?

I feel like I've said this a hundred times already, but the Merkur Basketball Club over in Washington, D.C. offers the Kate Allen35 method—you just have to make the trip up there to order it and you're all set! 🙂

Karen Thompson10 said:I feel like I've said this a hundred times already... Merkur Basketball Club in Washington, D.C. uses the dg Kate Allen method. You just have to head up there, place your order, and you're done... simple as that. 🙂

Alright, thanks everyone!

Please don't jump down my throat immediately, but I might have a possible solution... My grandmother used this recipe to help a ton of people, and most importantly, their issues didn't come back... at least not for a long time. It’s a mix of carrots and pork fat—specifically lard. You take a piece of fatback, just the pure fat without any meat, and slowly melt it down with some grated carrots. Once the carrots release their juices, you strain everything and use that fat as an ointment. I don't know the exact ratio, but I can find out if anyone is actually interested. It worked for a huge number of people, 100%. Obviously, I can't claim it'll work for everyone, but for those who tried it, it did... I wouldn't even be posting this if it weren't true because I know how exhausting it is to struggle with something for years, and I wouldn't be that inconsiderate. If it helps even one person, then it isn't a waste of time or nonsense. It might not fix the severe cases, but for the milder ones, it definitely should.

mellowbear10 said:Please don't jump on me right away, but I might have a possible fix... my grandmother used this recipe to help tons of people, and most importantly, their issues didn't come back... at least not for a long time. It's basically a mix of carrots and pork fat—specifically lard. You take a piece of fatback, just the fat without the meat, and slowly melt it down with some grated carrots. Once the carrots release their juice, you strain it and use that grease as an ointment. I'm not exactly sure about the ratio, but I can find out if anyone is interested. It worked for so many people, almost 100%. Of course, I can't claim it'll work for everyone, but those who tried it... well, I wouldn't even mention it if I didn't think it was worth it. I know how exhausting it is to deal with this for years, and I wouldn't be so heartless. If it helps even one person, then it's not a waste of time. Maybe it won't handle the really severe cases, but for the milder ones, it should definitely help..

I've heard about the lard thing, but never the carrot part. I guess it might help with stage 1 or 2, but for the other stuff.... send me a PM....

northernraven3 said:I've heard about using lard, but nothing about carrots. I think that might work for stages 1 and 2, but this other thing... send me a private message...

When I get home, I'll ask my grandma for the exact recipe—like the specific measurements and how to make it—then I'll shoot you a message... probably around 5 or 6...

Just figured I'd share this here for anyone who wants to give it a shot... You need about 3.5 ounces of pork fat—not the smoked kind and definitely not the greasy scraps, just pure fresh fatback. Cut the fat into small cubes. Put them on the stove over low heat so they start to render slowly. Once it starts melting, toss in about 3.5 ounces of shredded carrots and stir it gently until all the fat has liquefied. You aren't trying to fry the carrots until they're dark; you just want them lightly sautéed. Then, strain out the liquid and you're done. There isn't a strict schedule for applying it, but doing it morning and night usually works best...
It won't hurt you, for sure....

Good luck!

What can I say? I'm ignoring all these comments because the conclusion is the same thing I already know: the best move is to see a doctor. But unfortunately, that feels like a last resort to me, even though it should be the first. It’s embarrassing to admit to a girl that I'm dealing with this, let alone actually going to a physician... what an idiot I am to 😁
. I'm only 26, so I don't know if it's too early for a man to be facing this, especially since I don't sit around much and my diet isn't bad. I always thought this was an old person's problem, so it was a shock to see drops of blood and realize I'm dealing with it too. There's a little blood here and there after bowel movements, and lately, the itching happens once or twice a day and is almost unbearable, so I suspect it's an early stage.
I bought some Pilex tablets because I read they work best, but they haven't helped at all. Now I'll try some ointments and hope they provide some relief...
I'm thinking about getting some Dolcolax and Fact ointment... I see those have helped some of you...