aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Can I just vent here for a second before I get back to reality? Basically, they showed up during my pregnancy, went absolutely wild during labor, and then practically finished me off postpartum—but things finally settled down after that. Every now and then, there’s a bit of internal bleeding, which usually clears up in a day or two. However, once summer hits and the heat kicks in, these external ones start acting up again. Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa last summer wasn't too bad; they would subside pretty quickly, but this year is different because I have a new job where I'm sitting all day long. And when I get home, I’m lugging around my "little one"—who is currently a whopping 18 kilograms—and yesterday, they decided to make a comebackiiiiiiii aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. Now I'm stuck here at the office and I honestly don't know how to sit properly; no matter how I adjust myself, it's just stinging and uncomfortable... On my way home from work, I'm planning to swing by the pharmacy—what do you guys actually recommend (an ointment, suppositories?, Hemopropin)?...........aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Ugh, yeah... definitely time for me to weigh in on this thread. I'm a 21-year-old guy... had one hemorrhoid about a year ago. I went to see a specialist back then, and let me tell you, he performed the exam live, and I've never felt pain like that in my entire life. It was absolutely brutal. After that, all five of them finally subsided after about four days. I'm not entirely sure what the doctor did during the exam, but I swear it felt like he just poked right into the wound. Before that incident, I was stuck at home in agony for two weeks; I couldn't even walk. I was using Faktu ointment and doing like a hundred sitz baths a day before the doctor finally pulled me out of that mess. Fast forward to now... two days ago, right after a bowel movement (which was soft, by the way), I felt it pop out. Usually, it feels like something is just there, and I expect it to retract within half an hour like it always does. But this time? The intense pain and the fact that the whole thing was hanging out really messed me up. I spent all of yesterday traveling outside of Chicago without any cream or anything, just constantly washing up. I haven't had another bowel movement yet, even though I've totally adjusted my diet. Today, getting back into the city, I finally picked up some Dolocain—or whatever the name is—and I'm finally applying it. But here’s the thing... looking through 21 pages of this thread, I don't think I've found anyone with a situation quite like mine. People keep mentioning tiny drops of blood, or just a couple of drops, or things the size of a grain of rice or a poppy seed. Honestly, it's tripping me out because when I checked my boxers this morning, there were about 20 drops of blood everywhere, and the hemorrhoid is sticking out and is roughly the size of a small walnut. What the hell is going on? I have no clue. If there's anyone here who is terrified of doctors, I am officially your guy—I'm the one who sat through that surgery/exam completely raw without any anesthesia. So, what should I do? Faktu wasn't doing squat for me. We'll see how the Dolocain works. I just need to kill this pain so I can actually move normally again. Sending love to everyone else dealing with this; I can see a lot of you here know exactly what it's like.
What exactly are you looking for us to tell you? That everything will magically turn out fine and there’s absolutely no reason to see a doctor?🤷I mean, once you start measuring your blood loss in deciliters😲and the pain gets so intense you just want to scream at the top of your lungs, you'll be practically begging a doctor to squeeze you in... I don't want to scare you, but honestly, why all this drama surrounding this specific field of medicine? It’s pretty straightforward: if your tooth hurts, you go to the dentist; if your backside is giving you trouble, you see a proctologist—there isn't some deep, complex philosophy behind it. If you already know what's going to help, why delay when sometimes it's simply unavoidable? And that’s not even mentioning the more serious conditions that can be successfully treated if they're caught early enough...
I’ve been fighting this battle for about a decade now, more or less. The main thing is sticking to high-fiber whole grains to keep things moving, plus using wet wipes and maybe some castor oil or standard hemorrhoid creams.
The real issue is that I spend way too much time behind the wheel. As soon as the weather warms up—like right now in June—sitting on a hot seat triggers my hemorrhoids, and they usually end up inflamed. Then it's just a long, drawn-out struggle.
Does anyone know if there’s a specific type of driver's seat cushion designed to help with hemorrhoids? Something like a donut cushion or whatever else exists out there? I tried putting a white sheet over the seat, but it doesn't do much.
Oh, absolutely... there are those special cushions you can pick up at any local pharmacy that have a cutout right in the middle to relieve the pressure.😁 Anyway, I actually went in for my first cauterization treatment today—or whatever they're calling it these days—and everything went perfectly fine. I still have two more sessions scheduled, but I’m sure they’ll be just as smooth. Also, I really have to mention this because it was such a surprise: I’ve noticed that wearing my compression stockings for varicose veins actually helps this area more than anything else! It was a total accident that I discovered it, as I had no idea they could provide relief there too...
Karen Adams2 said:Well, yeah... you've got those pharmacy cushions with the hole in the middle.😁 Anyway, I had my first cauterization treatment today, or whatever they call it. It went fine. I have two more sessions left, but I'll get through them. Also, I should mention that compression stockings for varicose veins actually seem to help this area the most! I stumbled onto that by accident; I had no idea they worked for that part of the body either.
Hmm. How exactly are you wearing compression stockings on that part of your body?
And honestly, why aren't you actually reading what I'm typing? I've got twice the "seniority" here... Look, there are those woven cane chairs—you know, the ones with a plastic frame—that lift you up just enough from the seat. It provides just enough space for some airflow to keep things cool.
Do you even have AC? (If not, seriously, go buy some!!) You can take a small tube and, since most AC units have a little vent in the console area to cool the interior (which is also great for keeping chocolate from melting), you could attach the tube to that vent and aim the other end toward the seat. Just don't overdo it—it’s all about trial and error. Or, you could just use a funnel to catch a bit of that cold air! If you don't have AC and you're short on cash, try using a funnel to at least direct whatever breeze you can find toward your lower half...
You know, someone once told me: "Just make it work, buddy!" Go ahead and cut a decent circle into your seat cushion. Don't settle for some tiny little pillow that's just going to mess up your driving stability!
Jack Lopez63 said:So, I ended up asking folks here on the forum for some help.
Wait, so you're cooling it from underneath??
P.S. Please don't think I'm joking—I was being completely serious with that advice! Believe me, I've done those long hauls from New York to Chicago to Miami, and I know exactly what you're dealing with!
I'm not so sure about the cooling thing. As far as I can tell, sitting on something cold just inflames the hemorrhoids even more. A specialized cushion might actually be a better way to go.
My doctor gave me some pretty strict advice about staying out of the cold. As for those compression socks, I honestly don't quite grasp the science behind how they work, but I stumbled upon this little discovery by accident... when I wear them, my hemorrhoids just stay right where they belong, which means I'm not in any pain. I had absolutely no idea they could have any effect on that part of the body, but it seems like the whole point is that they provide enough pressure to keep everything from swelling outward...🤷 It might be worth mentioning that I'm dealing with internal ones.
Hey. I’ve been following this discussion about hemorrhoids, and while I don't think I have any issues there, I am constantly dealing with a pilonidal sinus swelling up right above my tailbone. Basically, I’ve already been through surgery at Mayo Clinic three times now. Three separate times they’ve cut into me and drained the infection, but the whole thing just keeps coming back. It’s been two months of me constantly having to bandage myself because it just won't stop leaking. The wound refuses to close—and even if it does, it just swells up again and bursts right in the middle of downtown Chicago in broad daylight. I’m at a loss here. If I head back to the ER for surgical consult, they’ll just slice it open, clean it out, and run through the same old routine. The doctor tells me there’s some kind of cyst inside, but when I ask if they can just remove that entire section, I get nothing but silence. If anyone knows what actually works, please let me know. Honestly, it’s ruining everything—I can't work, I can't focus on classes, I can't go to the beach, I can't even exercise... nothing... One more thing. I noticed this tiny little hole has formed just below the wound area. And sometimes, after using the bathroom, I end up looking down at a hand full of blood... I am in a total bind here. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Cheers...
I am just so incredibly sorry to hear you're going through such an ordeal, but I honestly don't have any profound medical advice to offer that might actually help you... Perhaps it would be worth looking into seeing a specialist privately, because the folks at the public hospitals can be hit or miss sometimes...👎
What can you do... I guess I'll figure it out eventually. Anyway, thanks for the input, even if nobody actually has a solid suggestion... Does anyone know what private clinics usually charge for this? I'm a bit strapped for cash right now because of tuition, so I was hoping to go through Medicare... But if I don't have a choice, then so be it...
I can't say for certain, but this whole cauterization process really took its toll on me $167, since you have to undergo it three separate times, which means $500 quite a bit of work all at once. You also have to make sure at least a full month passes before the next session. It could easily stretch out to two months or even longer, but there’s absolutely no way you can go sooner than a month... and by then, I’ll probably be looking for some other way to find relief... Regarding what you're going through, I don't know enough about your specific situation, so your best bet is to just go ask a specialist—you honestly have nothing to lose🤷. All I know is that seeing a private doctor costs roughly around $67. Still, I truly believe it's worth the investment in any case.
So look, just like most people out there, I deal with hemorrhoids. It’s not like I’m in some total crisis mode or anything, but they are definitely present🙄 between sitting at a desk all day, dealing with stress, blah blah blah—honestly, most people have them, they just won't admit it. What actually made a difference for me was getting moving more and making a serious CHANGE IN MY DIET.... I make sure to eat plenty of grains and whole-grain bread that I bake myself...that helps me a ton, and I also use HADENSA cream...plus, once you're finally home, just rub on some olive oil, lie on your stomach, and relax.😉
boldcanyon3 said:What can you do... I guess I'll figure it out eventually. Anyway, thanks for the "help" since nobody seems to have an actual suggestion... Does anyone know what private doctors usually charge? I'm pretty broke right now because college tuition is eating me alive, so I was hoping to just go through Medicare... But if I don't have a choice, fine, whatever..
Just checking in from my sickbed for a moment. My recovery is actually going quite well, provided I stick strictly to everything the doctor laid out for me—lots of light meals, plenty of fruit, and enough yogurt to satisfy a small army. I’ve also been trying to incorporate some salt water soaks since I’m lucky enough to live right by the coast, though the weather lately has been absolutely miserable. I’m keeping things pretty low-key, just short walks and lots of sitting around... honestly, I feel like a completely different person after this surgery.👍..The healing process is definitely a slow crawl, but looking back, it was worth every single bit of post-op pain.😉..Anyway, I truly hope everyone else finds a way through their own health struggles too.
I figured the stinging and pain were just due to inflammation, so I spent a few days applying some basic antibiotic cream (Betrion) and the symptoms cleared up. This was actually my first time dealing with a flare-up that didn't involve any bleeding. I’m convinced it’s because my digestion has stayed soft and regular, mostly because I've been eating nothing but homemade bread from my bread machine for months, loaded with flax, sesame, sunflower, and pumpkin seeds.
Jack Lopez63 said:I’m not so sure about the whole cooling thing. From what I understand, sitting on something freezing cold can actually trigger hemorrhoids too. Honestly—maybe an ergonomic cushion would be a much better way to go.
It really all comes down to how you define "cooling." If you’re sitting in a car that’s been baking in the sun—and let's face it, if it's 90 degrees out, that interior gets brutal—you're basically sitting on a furnace. I haven't checked the thermometer, but it's definitely hot enough to make you start sweating... and then, well, things get uncomfortable fast. It feels like they designed these seats just to cause trouble!
So, my take? If you're using the seat cooling, don't crank it to the extreme. Instead of dropping from a scorching temperature down to something crazy, just aim to bring it down enough so you aren't sweating—maybe somewhere in the mid-70s? Whatever works. You should also probably use a cushion—between that and the upholstery, you shouldn't be applying direct cold to your skin anyway.
