Dealing with hemorrhoids

Look, let's put it this way: if they aren't bothering you, if there's no bleeding and no pain, then what’s the point? Why mess with them? I know—I shouldn't be spending all day bending over and straining myself, but let's face it, most of us spend way too much time hunched over a computer screen anyway... Unfortunately, as we get older, new little issues tend to pop up. So, here’s one idea—it might sound a bit bizarre to some, but bear with me: grab a camera, set it on the floor, and take some clear photos until you get a good shot. First off, it lets you actually see the "enemy" and get acquainted with it—which isn't exactly pleasant, but it's not all bad either. But the real reason is this: do it once a year and track whether things are changing or staying the same. If I look at my own progress after four years and everything looks identical, it means they aren't growing and they're under control. Because if you notice things are starting to head south, surgery is always the last resort—but the longer you wait, the harder it gets to turn things around.

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I have a question for the group... My doctor gave me the chance to weigh my options yesterday regarding which type of surgery I should go through—the traditional method or using a stapler. Does anyone here have any personal experiences with this, or perhaps stories from close family members? My doctor explained that with the classic approach, they can remove all the hemorrhoids at once, but the recovery is a long, pretty painful slog. On the other hand, he said the stapler method isn't nearly as painful and the recovery is much faster, but there’s a catch: if the situation is severe, the hemorrhoids often just come back because that little device can't quite catch everything. Anyway, I'd really appreciate hearing your thoughts. Surgery is inevitable at this point...😢

So, here's the situation... it's been about two months now, and I've been applying ointment twice a day. I started out using FAKTU for a month, and then switched over to Dolokain. To be honest, there isn't any pain, bleeding, or stinging, but I just really want them gone because they're such a nuisance! 😠

I was wondering if anyone here has tried those Encian Hemoroidin tablets and if you actually found them helpful?
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Thanks..

I am seriously about to lose my mind today!!! Since this morning, I've been dealing with this brutal diarrhea—you know, those days of the month—plus heavy nausea, and my stomach is just constant agony. It’s cramping so hard I can barely even walk... I’m basically living in the bathroom, running there every few minutes for half an hour at a time.😢All I’ve managed to eat is some plain white rice and tiny sips of water because the second I swallow anything, I’m sprinting back to the toilet, and nothing ever stays down except water and these nasty cramps!! 😢

On top of all this, I deal with external hemorrhoids too. Usually they aren't a huge deal, but this sudden bout of diarrhea has made them flare up like crazy, and man, they hurt like hell!! Does anyone know if things will settle down at least a little once this digestive mess finally stops?

Lisa Cook81 said:I was wondering if anyone here has actually tried those Hemoroidin tablets from Encian? Did they actually work for you? 😢 Thanks..

I'm wondering the exact same thing... Should I go ahead and grab some?

Well, here I am again... after that initial burst of optimism and relief provided by Detralex, I’ve realized that nothing good lasts forever. It seems that even though I'm still sticking to my medication regimen, these little monsters have decided to make a grand comeback in all their glory😠
So, tomorrow I’m finally going to call that specialist, Dr. Miller😉, to see if we can get an actual surgery on the calendar. Whether it's excision, cauterization, or ligation—I don't care which method they use—I am officially done messing around with this. When I sit down and calculate how much I’ve been bleeding every month on pills, various creams, wipes, and ointments, I realize I could have probably paid for the procedure five times over with the money I've wasted... I know nobody can give me a 100% guarantee that they won't return, but at least I might actually live a normal life for a while🤷 instead of feeling like a total invalid... because honestly, it's ridiculous; the moment I so much as sneeze, they just pop right back up...

I did a quick skim through the forums, but honestly, I haven't seen anything that sounds quite like what I’m dealing with. My gut says it's just hemorrhoids, but...
We're talking tiny, whiteish bumps—sort of like little grains of rice—popping up around the anus. There are just a few of them, mostly clustered in one spot. They itch like crazy, though they don't really hurt. I spent a week using FAKTU, then switched over to Hemoex, which helps with the itching but only lasts for a couple of hours. Now, after three weeks of sticking with FAKTU, nothing seems to be working. I'm staying on top of my hygiene, too.
Is this actually hemorrhoids, or what am I looking at?

northerndriver6 said:Hemorrhoids, maybe?

Honestly, just go talk to a doctor. That’s really the only way to know for sure—and if it actually turns out to be hemorrhoids, well... welcome to the club.

Eric Chase12 said:Ask a doctor? I mean, yeah, that's the only real way to know for sure. But if it turns out to be hemorrhoids... well, welcome to the club. Welcome to the struggle.

So, I went to my GP... got a referral to a dermatologist and some Betazon ointment. That actually killed the itching, which was a relief, but those tiny little bumps? They're still hanging around.

northerndriver6 said:So, I just got back from the doctor... they gave me a referral for a dermatologist and some Betazon ointment. The itching finally cleared up, but those tiny little bumps are still hanging around.

And what kind of brilliant conclusion did the genius reach—is he deciding if you're a good citizen or not?

Eric Chase12 said:So what did the genius conclude? Are you on our side or what?

Absolutely nothing! Total waste of time. He didn't even look—just handed me a referral and basically said, "Go see a specialist and let them deal with it!!!" 👍

northerndriver6 said:Well, that’s that then! No clue at all—he didn't even take a look himself. He just handed me the referral—so I guess I'll have to wait for the specialist to actually check things out!!! 👍

Oh, well—you aren't exactly being welcomed with open arms here, though it's certainly for your own good! But hey, if you decide to stick around, you’re in pretty good company. Since you're still just a beginner at all this, maybe a few pointers from us might actually come in handy!

So, I went ahead and finished an entire course of those Hemoroidin tablets from Encian, and honestly, I’m not seeing any real difference... if anything, things just feel more irritated than ever.😠

I'm kind of at a loss here. I really don't want to go through with surgery. Like I mentioned before, I've already tried using Faktu, then Dolokain, and now these capsules...

Does anyone else have any suggestions for something else? Maybe something that actually works?😢

For anyone dealing with mild hemorrhoid issues, I highly recommend using poppy honey. You might want to check with a local apiary or even look for it at a farmers market.

Lisa Cook81 said:Does anyone else have any suggestions for something—anything—that might actually help me out here?😢

So, I ended up picking up one of those creams that costs a few hundred bucks—I mean, what else was I going to do? It wasn't exactly a steal, but I accidentally grabbed this Italian Proctolyn cream, and honestly... it actually seems to be working for me. I guess my advice is just to try everything you can until you finally "hit gold" with something that provides relief. But hey, there's no point in sticking with something if it’s just a waste of time. That said—and this is important—if things start cracking or bleeding heavily, you're basically looking at an emergency. It would be incredibly foolish to ignore that kind of thing... even if it feels like a minor issue physically!
If you ask me, my best little tip is to just keep some kind of vein-strengthening cream on hand at all times—you know, things like Herbion or Vazogel—and just apply a little whenever you can!

Eric Chase12 said:I ended up spending quite a bit on those premium options myself, so... well, it made sense. I happened to pick up some Italian Proctolyn cream—it wasn't particularly expensive, but I suppose it works well enough for me. I guess you just have to try different things until you finally "hit" on something that actually offers relief, though there's probably no point in persisting if nothing seems to help. If things start cracking or bleeding heavily, you might feel like it's all over, but honestly, it would be pretty foolish to worry that much over such a minor issue... at least from a purely physical standpoint.
If I could offer a little tip, I usually find it helpful to apply a vein-strengthening cream as well, maybe something like Herbion or Vazogel.

Thanks, I think I'll give that cream a shot..

I dealt with internal hemorrhoids for about three months last year, and honestly, the pain was just unbearable—it felt like my entire lower digestive tract was throbbing, and whenever I had to go, there would be blood 😢😢😢
My approach to getting through it was pretty specific: I used FAKTU ointment with an applicator, applying it right after a bowel movement since things were empty then, once before bed, and occasionally in the morning if I’d already gone.. 😁 I stuck to a light diet, cutting out anything that caused constipation or made my stools too hard, while making sure to drink plenty of fluids—especially apple juice.. plus a ton of fruits and vegetables. On top of all that, I found some relief from what I guess you'd call "steaming"—basically, I'd brew some chamomile tea and sit over the steam 😍😍😍
It’s been six months now, and thank God, I haven't had any issues with hemorrhoids since... 🙏🙏🙏

Lisa Cook81 said:Thanks—I'll give that cream a shot...

I didn't really emphasize this earlier, but I think it matters: I doubt you'll be able to find it here at home. It feels like the pharmacies in the States just favor those same few big brands, and finding anything else is nearly impossible! If you happen to know someone over in Canada or maybe near the border, they can usually pick stuff up easily in a different state.

Megan Hill said:Back last year, I dealt with internal hemorrhoids for about three months, and honestly, the pain was just unbearable—it felt like my entire lower GI tract was throbbing... plus, there was blood 😢😢😢 during bowel movements
My recovery routine looked something like this: I used FAKTU ointment with an applicator, applying it right after a bowel movement when everything felt empty, again before bed, and occasionally in the morning if I had gone... I stuck to a very light diet, cutting out anything that caused constipation or made my stools too hard 😁 and I made sure to drink tons of fluids, especially apple juice... plus plenty of fruits and vegetables... and to top it all off, I found that doing a sort of "steam treatment" helped quite a bit... you just brew some chamomile tea and sit over the steam... 😍😍😍
It’s been six months now, and thank God, I haven't had any more issues with hemorrhoids... 🙏🙏 🙏

Are you thinking about enemas?

Megan Hill said:On top of everything else, I found some relief by doing what I can only describe as chamomile steam inhalation... you basically brew some chamomile tea and sit over the steam to soothe the area 😍😍😍

Steam therapy for that area???? 😁
It sounds rather intriguing, actually 😉