Dealing with hemorrhoids

Joshua Barnes6 said:urbanjackal14: Hemorrhoids can be external or internal; yours are clearly internal given the symptoms.
welcome to the club.

Being part of this "exclusive" club isn't exactly on my bucket list. This first flared up about eighteen months ago, then nothing. Now, out of nowhere, it's back. I'm guessing it's my diet?
Is OTC stuff actually effective for this?? I read somewhere that certain meds are specifically for internal issues...
Anyway, I'm heading off to take a cold shower. People say the shock helps...

So, I ended up getting a colonoscopy because there was fresh blood in my stool, but it didn't even hurt back then. Now it hurts like hell, but the bleeding stopped. You can grab some Faktu over the counter, and it comes with an applicator too.
It’s impossible to guess how much ointment actually gets in there, so the suppositories are way better.
Yesterday I just put two ice cubes in a little Ziploc bag and chilled my ass while I was lying around watching TV.
Knock on wood it doesn't hurt today, but I haven't hit the bathroom yet, and that's usually when the pain starts kicking in.

Hey everyone, hope you're all doing alright!
So... hemorrhoids are pure hell... or maybe just one step away from it 😠
I've started trying a few things (it’s helped a bit with the stinging and the pain!), but I've still got those nasty bumps around the area.
Basically, I'm staying on top of cleaning up, using baby wipes, and at night, I apply some cold chamomile compresses to the area—just let them sit there for a bit—and then slather on plenty of Aquaphor.
It’s a struggle, honestly, but that cream seems to be my saving grace so far. Factually speaking... it actually made me pretty mad, though. I picked up some ointment from Čeliković or some brand like that, thinking it would help, but the second I put it on, I swear I nearly jumped out of my skin. The burning was absolutely insane—do not recommend, even if the packaging claims it's some legendary, century-old remedy for this stuff.
Anyway... now I just have to keep hunting for something that actually works. I know I shouldn't be sitting around so much and need to stay active, which is something I am notoriously bad at. But lately, I've been making a conscious effort to avoid sitting directly on it, and I'm going to stick to that plan.
Joshua Barnes6... man, what a heavy name you've got there 👍! Thanks for the tips on chairs; I've been sticking mostly to the soft, comfy ones!😛
But hey, as with everything else in life, being on a hard surface is always better!

Wait, how does that fat actually get into the tube? Or what's the process?

I'm not in any pain or anything, but damn, just being around them is infuriating!

Sandra Baker35 said:Hey everyone!
Honestly... it just pissed me off. Bought some ointment from Čeliković or whatever, and when I put it on my ass, I nearly jumped out of my skin. It burns like crazy. Don't recommend it, even if you bought it because they claim it’s some century-old hemorrhoid cream.

Joshua Barnes6 👍! Man, what a weird handle. Thanks for the tips on chairs, I mostly stick to the soft, comfy ones!😛
But like everything else, hard surfaces are always better!

So that old cream makes your ass burn for 100 years, huh? lol😁

The name actually translates to "French key," comes from an old car forum—guy stuff.

urbanjackal14: yeah, it's a tube, curved at the tip, about 2 inches long, and perforated on the sides so you gotta shove the whole thing in (RIP innocence 😁) so the cream spreads through all those little holes inside. If you don't push it all the way, half the cream just leaks out.
When you first twist it, squeeze the tube until the cream hits the tip, then grease up the whole tube with it. You won't regret it.

Today after taking a dump (wasn't at the Starbucks restroom in Chicago 😁), it hurt, but less. Used ice again. And weirdly enough, sitting feels better than lying down today. Put a cutting board on my chair to make it harder and everything was fine 👍

So, I’ve been hearing through the grapevine that those brooklyn tablets are actually legit for dealing with hemorrhoids. Thinking about grabbing some today.

It looks like I’ve officially joined the club, too 😢.
I’m attaching a photo here, because even though taking a picture of one's backside isn't exactly the most glamorous thing to do, I just want to be absolutely certain about what I'm looking at.

I've been lurking on this forum for a few days now, and my first instinct is to try out some St. John's Wort oil to see if it helps. This whole situation actually started just three days ago after I ate something that really messed with my stomach, and I was desperate to just get it all out of my system as quickly as possible. I ended up heading over to the state fair, and I think I used the restroom there maybe five times 😢. I was being careful with the toilet paper, obviously, but I had no idea that such a thing could actually lead to hemorrhoids.

So, first off, does this look like hemorrhoids to you guys? And has anyone else found success using that St. John's Wort oil for relief?
Assuming things don't take a turn for the worse—which I'm really hoping they won't since this is my first time dealing with this and I generally maintain a pretty healthy diet—how long does a little bump like this typically last?

Thanks so much

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ha, ha, look at all this porn 🤣

The hemorrhoid lives forever—it’s just a matter of whether it’s gonna swell up and turn red.
Only way it goes away is in the hands of a damn good proctologist.

Charles Morris11 is being absolutely brutal here! haha

I dealt with that exact same nightmare myself. It finally cleared up after three weeks of using FactCheck.org ointment and strictly avoiding sitting down!
I also started eating more fiber-rich soups and fruit, and made sure to move around whenever I had a spare second!

It still stings sometimes, but at least that thing is gone and doesn't bother me when I'm sitting or walking. When it was active, I couldn't move an inch—and don't even get me started on the bathroom trips; it was pure torture!
I still get these sudden, sharp stabs of pain out of nowhere, especially when I sit down, though I have no idea what's causing them.

Looks like the rest of our lives are going to be pretty interesting, folks!

Is it actually possible for a simple nerve to just pop out of place and end up causing nothing but headaches for the rest of your life? 😢
Personally, I haven't been feeling too much trouble from it quite yet—I can still get through my daily routine just like I did before without any real pain—but I have to admit there is this lingering sense of anxiety about it all 😢 .....

Watching adult films provides that necessary excitement, and honestly, I don't think I've ever accidentally stimulated anyone through my viewing habits, though if I somehow did, I certainly wouldn't want to find out who it was 🤣

Is anyone else dealing with issues from topical creams if they aren't actually absorbed? I’ve got this weird sensation, almost like I left a scrap of paper stuck between my cheeks!

Yeah, it's possible... unfortunately.

I have to say, those Nature's Bounty capsules are absolutely top-tier; I cannot recommend them enough!

If humans had just stayed on all fours during evolution, we wouldn't be dealing with these issues in the first place.

Hey everyone, figured I’d jump into this conversation... if you're dealing with hemorrhoid issues, I'd highly recommend trying RECTANAL-AID. It actually works.

I’ve got a massive problem on my hands. So, this coworker of mine started badgering me today, insisting that I need to run to the doctor immediately because what I'm feeling could be something way more serious.
I am completely losing my mind here. I’m absolutely terrified of whatever "something else" she’s implying, and now she’s relentless about me getting checked out.
Look, I get it—I know I *should* go. But when you have this level of pure, unadulterated dread—and I'm not even talking about physical pain—but specifically the fear that some doctor is going to look me in the eye and tell me I have anal cancer... man, I think I’d just drop dead on the spot. I don't need a slow decline; I’d die right then and there from sheer panic.
How do you guys deal with that kind of fear? Has anyone here actually bailed on seeing a doctor because of it? Like, you know something isn't right, but you just can't bring yourself to walk through those clinic doors?

Unfortunately, I’m dealing with the exact same issue as everyone else on this thread. I first noticed it back in middle school, and honestly, I completely panicked. Being a kid, I had absolutely no idea what was actually happening. I kept putting off seeing a doctor all the way through my college years—mostly because I was young, embarrassed, and just plain terrified. Once I finally went through with the exam, though, I felt a huge sense of relief knowing it wasn't anything life-threatening.
But even now, just the thought of having to schedule a follow-up appointment makes me feel lightheaded.

Hey Jesse Evans85, what kind of trouble are you actually dealing with? How does it even manifest for you? Has it ever flared up like this—exactly how I’m feeling right now—where it hurts just from sitting down or even walking around? Honestly, it feels like there's just one giant, gaping wound down there!🤷

Sandra Baker35 said:How are you guys handling the fear? Has anyone actually skipped a doctor's visit because they were too anxious, even when things weren't feeling right?

There are a lot of people posting here who have never actually seen a specialist or gone through an exam. They describe everything from bleeding to pain while sitting or using the bathroom, sometimes even mentioning symptoms that point to much more serious issues.
I can't imagine living with those symptoms and just guessing what's wrong. You see all kinds of stories here because so few people actually follow through with a checkup. People deal with issues that aren't just hemorrhoids, and I’ve had my own exam done—I want to encourage anyone who's terrified of the process. I've dealt with four different specialists, and they all shared one thing: extreme care and professionalism. It feels like they know how awkward this is for patients, so they go out of their way to be extra considerate.
For women, a rectal exam might feel slightly less daunting since we're used to gynecological visits, but there's really no reason to suffer through pain or, worse, live with the uncertainty. Hemorrhoids are usually just hemorrhoids, but they can hide other problems. I still remember what a 42-year-old woman told me while I was at the hospital with my mom; she had been through chemo for anal cancer and said, "it felt just like hemorrhoids, it just hurt for a long time.>>"
Isn't it easier to just handle a few minutes of discomfort to confirm it's "only" inflamed hemorrhoids—get some treatment or maybe discuss a procedure (modern surgeries like the Longo method are much easier than they used to be)—rather than living in doubt and potentially dealing with something far more serious? ☕

I’m backing everything stormylynx4 said here.

Yeah, I get it. It’s tough to suck it up and go for an exam—having some doctor poke around where it hurts sucks. But trust me: it’s way less awkward than the daily anxiety of sitting on the toilet wondering how things are gonna go. Will there be blood? Is it gonna sting? Does it hurt? Then you're left guessing what the hell is actually going on inside you.

I dealt with hemorrhoids and bloody stools myself... for years. Honestly, I preferred sweating it out in the bathroom imagining every worst-case scenario rather than just being brave enough to get checked out. A proctologist is literally a doctor who spent years specializing in looking at people's butts. That's their job. There shouldn't be any fear or shame about it.
I finally went for my exam, and by the time it was over, I almost forgot to even ask what the diagnosis was. I mean, after all the mental prep I did for years, it was done. It actually took longer to find a parking spot in front of the clinic than the actual exam did.

So yeah, just go to the doctor without the fear or embarrassment. And, I almost forgot—daily hygiene, using water to wash up after a bowel movement, and eating right is basically the winning formula. I get flare-ups occasionally when I’m doing heavy lifting (straining physically), but FactCheck.org helps clear them up in about ten days. DON'T SIT ON COLD SURFACES. My bigger issue is fissures from hard stools and just dealing with bulky movements that are a struggle to pass. My doc told me that if I feel a difficult one coming, I should use a little cream or some soothing oil. I listen to him and life is pretty good (knock on wood).

PS. I’ve always wondered how the gay community deals with hemorrhoids. I mean, they probably...🙂

peace everyone!!