Dealing with hemorrhoids

Karen Adams2 said:Diet-wise, the main thing to skip is spicy food. If your digestion is steady—meaning you go every single day—you don't really need high-fiber foods, because that might actually make things worse for you, just like it did for me.😁 Another factor is if you're dealing with constipation.
Basically, stay away from spice, and for heaven's sake, don't sit on anything cold!!!

Rachel Garcia said:Mine is regular; I go every day. But I've dealt with hemorrhoids for years because my stools can get really hard (which is 🙂), plus it runs in my family.

Why avoid high-fiber food if your movements are regular?

Wait a second... you should actually be leaning into fiber, please... and this "regularity" thing?...😲..well...it isn't just about avoiding spice; there are 100 other things to consider...🙄

After 10 days on FedEx, 4 days of Announce, and constant application of Fact ointment combined with chamomile baths—all because the burning and pain inside my backside were absolutely unbearable (peaking about 2 to 8 hours after my morning bathroom trip)—I finally went to see a proctologist this afternoon.

Here’s the diagnosis:
Grade III bleeding internal hemorrhoids.
(Basically, a ring of internal nodes in the usual spots, and when I was in the exam position, the one at the 11 o'clock position had major ulceration that was oozing fresh blood everywhere.)

The doc says creams aren't going to cut it anymore; they won't help me. He’s pushing for surgery under general anesthesia, an overnight hospital stay, and a brutal recovery period of about 6 weeks. He told me there's no point waiting around and I just need to get it done. Price is $2833. This guy claims he does these surgeries "in his sleep."

In the meantime, I reached out to a clinic in Washington, D.C., where a specialist from Israel comes in once every six weeks to perform procedures using the THD method. Price is $2967. The guy at the clinic swears I could be back at work the very next day, that there's zero post-op pain, and that the hemorrhoids will never come back.
He also mentioned that over the last 9 months working in the US, they've cured about 30 people using this specific method.
Has anyone here actually gone through the THD hemorrhoid removal?
Anyone got any feedback?

What would you guys do if you were me?
Do I go for the full surgery with general anesthesia and 6 weeks of hellish pain, or opt for a 30-minute procedure with local anesthesia and a recovery time of basically a few hours? The price is almost identical!

The THD option sounds too good to be true. Is it legit?

One more thing.
After that anoscopy exam—which was incredibly painful despite being quick—I actually feel amazing tonight. Like, better than I have in the last ten days since this whole mess started. The nurse claims they didn't even use a topical anesthetic before the exam. Sure, I popped two capsules of Tylenol with codeine earlier this afternoon, but could that really mask it that much? Or maybe the doctor accidentally popped the hemorrhoid during the exam so the pressure is gone, or am I just headed for a disaster tomorrow morning? Any ideas?

Patrick White9 said:After spending ten days on FedEx and four days on Announce, while also dealing with constant applications of Fact ointment and soothing myself with chamomile baths—mostly to manage that unbearable burning and pain deep inside my backside, which always seemed to peak between two and eight hours after my morning bathroom trips—I finally went to see a specialist this afternoon.

The diagnosis is as follows:
Internal hemorrhoids, Grade III, bleeding.
Looking at the typical locations where internal hemorrhoidal nodes tend to cluster, there's a particularly nasty ulceration at the 11 o'clock position when the patient is in the lithotomy position, which is bleeding quite heavily with fresh blood.

My doctor is basically telling me that creams aren't going to cut it anymore; he claims they can't really treat this stuff at this stage and won't do much for me, so his big recommendation is to just go under the knife. He’s talking about full general anesthesia, an overnight stay at the hospital, and then facing what sounds like a pretty brutal six-week recovery period afterward. According to him, I've reached the point where there's no sense in waiting around—it’s surgery or nothing. And then, of course, there's the price tag. $2833My proctologist actually had the nerve to tell me he performs those kinds of surgeries "on the fly," like he’s just pulling them out of a hat during a lunch break.

I finally got around to reaching out to that medical clinic in Washington, D.C., the one where they have a specialist flying in from Israel every six weeks to perform those hemorrhoid removals using the THD method. I was mostly just looking for the price. $2967The guy over at the clinic is telling me I can head back to work as early as tomorrow, claiming there won't be any lingering post-op pain and that those chemicals will never bother me again. Honestly, I've heard it all before, but I suppose I can hold onto that optimism for a little while.
Furthermore, this individual claims that during his nine months working here in the States, he managed to cure about thirty people using this specific method.
Has anyone here actually gone through with the THD procedure to deal with hemorrhoids? I'm trying to get a sense of what the recovery is really like.
Does anyone have any feedback to share on this?

What would you all do if you were in my shoes?
So, I’m staring at these two options and honestly, it feels like a bit of a lose-lose situation. On one hand, you’ve got the full surgical route—we're talking general anesthesia, a whole ordeal, and then bracing yourself for six weeks of brutal postoperative pain. On the other hand, there's the quick thirty-minute procedure done under local anesthesia where you're basically back on your feet just a few hours later. And the kicker? The price tag is practically identical for both. It really makes you wonder why anyone would ever choose the long, painful road when the short version is right there.

This whole situation involving The Home Depot looks almost too good to be true. I find myself wondering if it actually is, or if there’s just some catch waiting to trip us all up.

To wrap things up, I'll leave you with one little interesting tidbit.
After sitting through an anoscopy that was, quite frankly, excruciatingly painful—though thankfully brief—I’m actually feeling strangely wonderful tonight. It’s a bizarre sensation, considering I’ve been feeling absolutely miserable for the last ten days since my chemical imbalance flared up. The nurse insisted they didn't apply any topical anesthetic before the procedure, which feels like a bit of a stretch given how much it hurt. I did take two capsules of Tylenol with codeine earlier this afternoon, but I find myself wondering if that could really be the reason for this sudden relief. Is it possible the specialist just managed to "shoot the problem" directly, finally settling things down, or am I just sitting in a temporary lull before everything feels ten times worse tomorrow morning? Does anyone have any insight on this?

I’ve been doing some digging into that specific method, and based on everything I can find, it seems like they’re telling the truth about how it works. As for me, I ended up going through the standard surgical route instead, and honestly, I didn't have to pay a single cent out of pocket at the hospital.🙂My proctologist didn't mince words when he sat me down; he gave me a pretty grim heads-up about what that kind of surgery actually entails. He was very clear about the potential fallout, specifically the risk of permanently damaging the sphincter muscle, which basically means losing any real control over my bowel movements. It’s one of those things you don't really want to dwell on, but he made sure I understood the stakes.😲I have to admit, I also saw the clear upside to it all—permanently tackling the root cause by burning away those primary hemorrhoids that were basically fueling the secondary ones. Once those main culprits were gone, the secondary issues finally had a chance to subside on their own. In any case, relief was finally within reach. Even though I went in knowing the postoperative recovery would be slow and pretty painful, I didn't hesitate for a single second. It was total anesthesia, a couple of days in the hospital, and then back home to heal. Fast forward to today, and I’m a very happy pregnant woman, seven months along now, with completely regular movements and absolutely no pain, no bleeding, and not a single hemorrhoid in sight.👍Whatever the end result turns out to be, my diagnosis was pretty much on par with yours, only I was already neck-deep in Stage IV. Whether it’s a setback at The Home Depot or just one of those classic life hits, you’re going to find a way to come out the other side and start over.😁👍

P.S. I should probably mention that before my last standard procedure, I actually had surgery using a stapler, and even then, the hemorrhoids managed to make a comeback after just six months...

Olivia Doyle85 said:So, I did some digging on that method, and from what I can tell, it works just like they say. I went with the classic surgery route myself (didn't have to pay a single cent at the hospital🙂), and my proctologist warned me straight up about the risks—like permanent damage to the sphincter muscle and losing control over bowel movements😲. But, there were pros too, specifically finally killing off the main hemorrhoids that keep feeding the secondary ones; once those are gone, the secondary swelling dies down. Either way, I saw light at the end of the tunnel! Even though I knew the recovery would be slow and painful, I didn't hesitate for a second. Full anesthesia, 2-3 days in the hospital, then home to heal. Fast forward to today: I'm a happy pregnant woman, 7 months along, with totally regular movements and zero pain, bleeding, or hemorrhoids whatsoever👍. Anyway, my diagnosis was basically the same as yours, except I was already deep in Stage IV. Whether you go with The Home Depot or the classic way, you're going to feel like a new person😁👍

P.S. I forgot to mention that before the classic surgery, I had the stapler procedure done, and the hemorrhoids just came right back after 6 months..

Thanks for getting back to me and for the support.
I've been poking around online regarding that THD stuff. Apparently, it was cooked up in Italy a few years back. Most of the reviews look positive, and doctors over there seem to swear by it. It was even featured on health segments on CNNhttp://www.thdlab.com/ worldwide (clinics in New York City, the USA, etc.) using the THDLab patent. It’s even popping up here lately. Oddly enough, when I asked my proctologist in San Francisco, he claimed he'd never heard of it. In the next few days, I'll try to wrap up all the info I find on foreign sites and forums.

Jerry Lee32 said:Oh, please... suggesting that one should just stick to "healthy" food is a bit much... and having to run to the bathroom every single day?😲..well, let's just say... it isn't just about eating spicy stuff; there are a hundred other things that can trigger this...🙄

So, here’s my experience: I go to the restroom regularly, and I don't deal with constipation. When these issues first started creeping up on me, everyone was giving me the same old advice—telling me to load up on fiber, stews, soups, and all that good stuff. Well, that backfired spectacularly, because I ended up needing to hit the bathroom about six times a day!🙄When you're already dealing with unbearable pain, having to rush to the toilet constantly just makes everything so much more irritating... it was honestly a nightmare. That was my situation.
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But then again, just because that happened to me doesn't mean it applies to everyone else; at the end of the day, everyone really needs to experiment and figure out what works best for their own body.

No, I mean actual soup-based meals, not that thick, blended puree stuff.

The pureed kind can sometimes mess with your system, but you really want to be sticking to light soups, stews, and veggies. 👍

I've already booked my appointment for February 26th for the THD method... I really don't want to deal with traditional surgery, so I'm crossing my fingers that this approach is actually as revolutionary as they say for treating hemorrhoids and can finally get rid of them for good.

If anyone here has actually gone through it, please let us know how it went!

Patrick White9 said:Thanks so much for getting back to me and for the support.
I’ve been doing a bit of digging online regarding this THD thing. From what I can gather, it was developed in Italy just a few years ago. Generally speaking, the feedback seems positive, and there are plenty of recommendations from doctors over there. It’s actually been discussed on health segments on both BBC and CNN. They operate based on the THDLab patent (http://www.thdlab.com/) globally—you see clinics in London, the USA, and so on. It’s even started showing up here recently. That said, when I checked with my proctologist in San Francisco, he hadn't heard a word about it. Over the next few days, I'll try to pull together a summary of what I find on various international sites and forums.

If you don't mind me asking, which proctologist in San Francisco were you seeing? Since I'm also from San Francisco and had my surgery there, I think we all share that same goal: finding a way to make the procedure and recovery as painless as possible (a smoother road, if you will🙂). This method sounds incredibly tempting, and logically, judging by how they describe it, it should have a pretty high success rate. I chose the more difficult path myself, and I don't regret it, but it might still be worth looking into a little more. It would be great if someone who has actually gone through this specific type of procedure could chime in.🙂
Anyway, let's just wait for Amy Cooper2 to get it done, and then she can give us the full scoop!🙂

Hey everyone! Just wanted to jump in and say that I've been dealing with some pretty similar issues myself lately. Honestly, it's such a drag, right? Anyway, please, please let me know how things turn out with that new THD method once you try it out!

Karen Adams2 said:So, here's my situation. I go to the bathroom regularly and don't deal with constipation. When these issues first started, everyone kept telling me to load up on broth, stews, and soups. It ended up making me run to the bathroom about six times a day.🙄While I was already dealing with unbearable pain, this just made everything so much more irritating... it was awful. That’s why.:mig
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But again, just because that happened to me doesn't mean it works for everyone. Everyone needs to experiment and see what actually suits their own body.

Ideally, you want to have one bowel movement per day. Frequent trips to the bathroom—no matter how small the movements are—just make things worse. Your stool should be a bit softer when things are inflamed (but still normal), and then it can firm up later on. Whatever you do, don't try to force a bowel movement, because you could end up triggering issues with hemorrhoids...

Olivia Doyle85 said:Look, if you don't mind sharing—which specialist are you seeing in San Francisco? I'm actually from the Bay Area myself, and I had my surgery done right here. Honestly, I think we're all just looking for the path of least resistance when it comes to surgery and recovery. Nobody wants a painful ordeal if they can help it.🙂Honestly, that method sounds pretty damn tempting. If you just look at how they describe it, logically speaking, it should actually work quite well. I ended up taking the harder route myself, but hey, I don't regret it one bit. Still, if I were you, I’d do a little more digging first. It would be a huge help if someone here who’s actually gone through that kind of procedure could weigh in.🙂
Anyway, just wait for Amy Cooper2 to get around to it and she'll give us the full rundown!🙂

Look, I don't want to get into names—hope you get what I'm saying—but I'll tell you this: we're talking about one of those big private clinics in San Francisco that handles hemorrhoid surgeries. I'm no proctologist, so I didn't quite grasp exactly which type of procedure they were performing (honestly, I was a bit shell-shocked when I hit a dead end), but they're claiming the recovery is painful. Well, "painful" is how they put it, anyway.
Did you go private at that clinic—I think they’re the only ones doing private procedures in San Francisco—or did you have it done at the hospital? When did you go under the knife? And honestly, how has the recovery been treating you?

Regarding my THD, I’ve got my appointment scheduled for February 25th in New York City, but honestly? I don't know if I'm going to make it that long. The pain after using the bathroom this morning was absolutely brutal. I can't sit, I can't lie down, I can't even stand up straight. I have no clue what to do—I'm seriously losing my mind here.

So, I spent my afternoon at a homeopath's office to see what she’d have to say for herself. Honestly, homeopathy might have actually worked for me last time, so I figured why not? The consultation was a total marathon—we sat there for two and a half hours. She grilled me on everything under the sun. We're talking my parents' medical history, my ancestors, every little illness I had as a kid, even the specific stressors I've dealt with throughout my life. She even got weirdly specific about whether I sweat much, if I’m a big drinker, or if I prefer hot versus cold food. It felt more like a session with a psychologist than a doctor. Based on this massive interview, she’s going to prescribe some classical homeopathic remedies tomorrow. She did give me some lard infused with calendula that she made herself. I spent about five or six minutes just slowly massaging the inside of my anus in a circular motion with my finger while she watched. Simple enough.

I'm thinking about heading out to see that herbalist Sadiković over in Ljubuški. I talked to him on the phone, and he was super confident—basically told me it’s no big deal and he can handle Grade 3 hemorrhoids easily. Has anyone on here actually gone to him specifically for chemical treatments or meds? I know a few people who went to him for other stuff, like heart arrhythmias, fertility issues, or migraines, and they swear he saved them.

I don't know if I'm going overboard with these "miracle cures," but when this burning pain hits, I’m honestly at my wits' end. I just want this misery to stop. I can't live, I can't work—I can't do anything. For the last week, my entire existence has boiled down to just ME and THIS. It's one against the other. And frankly, I'm tired of losing. Who's actually going to win this fight?

I’d honestly jump at the chance to go with that THD method, but I’m just not sure if my body can handle another two weeks of this agony. For now, I'm trying to get by using homeopathy or some herbal stuff just to take the edge off the pain until I can see a doctor. Let's be real though—I'm pretty sure surgery is in my future. Homeopathy and teas aren't going to fix anything; they're just a temporary band-aid to mask the problem for a little while. I've got Grade III hemorrhoids, one of them is actually bleeding, and the whole area feels completely inflamed. Every single thing I read online says the same thing: once you hit Stage III, you're looking at surgery.

Man, I was scrolling through some Italian medical forums last night and saw people saying even THD didn't do a damn thing for them. Honestly, I couldn't even focus on digging deeper today because the pain is absolutely killing me. Hopefully, once this settles down, I can actually get some real answers.

Are you kidding me? Is THD seriously not fixing this whole hemorrhoid mess completely?

HEY GUYS, let’s all get on Google together and actually dig up some real user reviews from outside this bubble to see what THD is actually like!

Because everything THDLab puts out or any PR article says is just "perfect." You show up, get fixed in thirty minutes, and walk out like nothing ever happened. And then—get this—they never even come back? It sounds too good to be true.

Just so we're clear, PILEX hasn't done a damn thing for me. I popped my 11th pill today, and I've still got three left. Is there any chance it finally kicks in at the end? Or did this stuff actually make things worse? Anyone else dealt with this crap?

Dennis Bennett43, when you said you didn't regret picking surgery as the harder route, does that mean the recovery pain isn't actually as brutal as what I'm going through right now? Also, is there a risk of it coming back based on the method they used?

Help me out, fellow sufferers!

Here are some links regarding THD (mostly in Italian and English)
Video about THD:
http://www.thdlab.co.uk/our-videos.jsp
PDF article:
http://www.procaremedic-bh.com/downl...%20methods.pdf
A hospital in the UK that performs THD:
http://www.spirehealthcare.com/Rodin...-haemorrhoids/
The doctor who keeps popping up in interviews:
http://www.carloratto.it/interviste.jsp
And some forum talk:
http://www.forumsalute.it/community/...o_dghal_1.html
(They mention here that some people didn't have much luck with it)
Another doc:
http://drgiovannipiazza.blogspot.com/search?q=thd
And one more doctor—this guy is constantly praising and recommending THD when answering patient questions, even though one patient had issues. Turns out that was just a weird case of prolapse, which THD isn't even meant for.
http://www.attilionicastro.it/d-emorroidi.htm
Article about THD surgery at a hospital in Siena:
http://www.sienafree.it/index.php?op...ena&Itemid=198
British Hemorrhoid Center (mentions a scientific paper on THD):
http://www.halocentre.com/publicationslinks.html

That's all I've got for now. If you're interested, you can try using an online translator to flip the Italian into English (though honestly, don't count on it being great—those tools aren't exactly medical experts when it comes to technical jargon).

I'm heading to bed; it's getting late. I've had enough of these hemorrhoids. They're giving me a massive headache (HAHAHAAA!!!!). Man, I'm in a good mood tonight. Tomorrow, though, it's back to square one. I definitely won't be laughing in the morning.
Goodnight

Patrick White9 said:I don't want to get bogged down in names—I hope you understand why—but let me just say we're talking about one of those large private clinics in San Francisco that handles things like hemorrhoid surgeries. To be honest, I didn't quite grasp which specific surgical method they were using (I was a bit stunned when I hit a wall there), but they do claim the recovery is painful (or at least, that's what I heard)...
Did you perhaps have your surgery done privately at that clinic (I think they’re the only ones in San Francisco offering private procedures like that) or was it at a hospital? When did that happen? And what has your experience been like during the recovery period?

Regarding THD, I’ve actually scheduled myself for February 25th in New York City, but God knows if I can hold out until then. The pain following my bowel movement this morning was absolutely unbearable. I can't sit, I can't lie down, I can't even stand... I just don't know what to do, I feel like I'm losing my mind...

I spent the afternoon seeing a homeopath to see if she might have some insight. Homeopathy seemed to help me once before. Our consultation lasted two and a half hours! She grilled me on everything—from my parents' medical history and my ancestors, to childhood illnesses, life stressors, even whether I sweat much or if I prefer hot or cold food... truly, everything. It felt more like a session with a psychologist. Based on this deep dive, she’ll prescribe homeopathic remedies tomorrow (it’s old-school homeopathy). She also gave me some homemade lard infused with calendula. I spent about five or six minutes slowly massaging the internal area with my finger in circular motions...

I'm seriously considering visiting a herbalist named Sadiković in Ljubuški. On the phone, he sounded so confident, telling me it wouldn't be an issue and that he could resolve Grade III hemorrhoids without any trouble. Has anyone on this forum ever used him for anything medicinal? I know a few people who went to him for other issues—like heart arrhythmias, fertility problems, or migraines—and they swear he saved them...

I honestly don't know if I'm overreacting by chasing after these "miracle" cures, but when this stinging pain becomes so intense that I'm desperate for any relief, I lose all perspective. I just want this suffering to end. I can't live, I can't work, I can't do anything. For the last week of my life, it has just been ME versus THEM. One against all. And who will win?...

In a perfect world, I would choose the THD method, but I simply don't know if I can survive another two weeks of this agony. My plan is to rely on homeopathy or herbal teas just to manage the pain enough to make it to my appointment. But I suspect surgery is inevitable. Homeopathy or tea might mask the symptoms for a little while, but these are Grade III hemorrhoids; one is bleeding, and the whole area feels inflamed below. Everywhere I look online, Grade III means surgery is the only way...

What worries me is that I saw on some Italian medical forums last night that there are people for whom even THD didn't work. I wasn't able to do much deep research today because the pain was too much, but I'm hoping to learn more very soon...

Is it actually possible that even THD doesn't completely fix the underlying issue?...

FORUM MEMBERS, PLEASE! Let's use our collective power and search engines like Google to find out what actual users are saying about THD outside of the official channels!

Because everything written by THDLab or in those PR articles—both here and elsewhere—makes it sound so idyllic; you just show up, get it done in thirty minutes, and walk out like nothing ever happened... and then they never even follow up with you, right???

I should mention that PILEX hasn't helped me at all. I've already downed eleven tablets today, and I only have three left. Is it possible it just takes time to kick in? Or maybe it's actually making things worse? Has anyone else had experiences like this with it?

Dennis Bennett43, when you mentioned that you didn't regret choosing the more intensive surgical route, does that imply that the postoperative pain might not be nearly as excruciating as what I'm describing now? Also, is there a significant risk of recurrence given the type of surgery performed?

Help me out here, my fellow sufferers!

😢Oh, you’ve truly broken my heart reading that... I know exactly how you feel because I was right there in those same shoes. That’s actually why I finally pulled the trigger and went through with surgery. And honestly? I feel so much better now. You’ll get there too, please don't lose hope. Don't let the fear of things going wrong cloud your judgment right away. Personally, I really believe that any postoperative discomfort is nothing compared to the absolute misery you're enduring right now...
I had so many people telling me not to go through with the operation, giving me all sorts of "don't do it" excuses, blah, blah, blah... In the end, I pushed myself so far past my limit that I spent four straight days stuck in bed on my stomach because the pain was so intense I couldn't even stand up. That was the moment I decided to just have the surgery—the cauterization—because I realized life just couldn't get any worse than this. So, maybe the surgery provides a temporary fix, or maybe it's a permanent solution—but at least I'll be able to live a somewhat normal life for a while...😉
Hang in there.👍

Patrick White9,
Regarding homeopathy, I can see where you're coming from—there’s something to be said for anything natural that works in harmony with your own body's rhythm. But honestly? I find it hard to believe it'll do much for third-degree hemorrhoids. You might manage to keep them somewhat under control, but they aren't going anywhere. Nobody, not even my doctor, can give me any guarantee that they won't come back... ever. My proctologist told me there was a 99% chance they would return. I ended up having surgery at the Mayo Clinic, and I really can't say a single negative word about my experience there or the people involved. They use an ultrasonic scalpel for the procedure; it isn't some barbaric situation involving knives and axes like some people still imagine😁. The recovery is definitely painful, but it doesn't even come close to the constant misery you're dealing with right now. The worst part is the pain after using the bathroom, but if you anticipate that moment and take some Voltaren Rapid the second you feel the urge, it helps. I fought this battle for years, and looking back, I realized my entire life had just shrunk down to nothing but managing those symptoms and the pain they caused. I hate being the type of person to give unsolicited advice, but I truly think surgery might be your way out. At the end of the day, it's your life and your choice... though maybe it's worth holding out for another two weeks to get an appointment at THD. If they do come back, you'll always have the surgical option, just like I did. I've actually been under the knife twice myself😢. But hey, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, right? That's the honest truth👍

My bad, Dennis Bennett43, I totally misread your earlier post. Just saw this morning that you already answered all my questions.
Thanks.

Patrick White9 said:I won't get into specific names—I hope you understand why—but I can tell you it involves a major private clinic in San Francisco that handles things like hemorrhoid surgeries. I’m not exactly a proctologist, so I didn't quite grasp the technical specifics of the exact procedure being used (honestly, I was a bit shell-shocked when I hit a dead end), but they do claim the recovery is painful. Well, "painful" is how I heard it described, anyway.
Did you happen to have your surgery done privately at that clinic—if I recall correctly, they're pretty much the only ones offering private procedures in San Francisco—or did you go through the hospital? When did you have it? And honestly, how has the recovery been treating you?

Regarding the THD, I’ve also scheduled my procedure for February 25th in New York City, but honestly, I don't know if I can hold out until then. The pain after my morning bowel movement today was just unbearable. I can't sit, I can't lie down, I can't even stand. I really don't know what I'm going to do; it's enough to drive anyone crazy.

I spent the afternoon at my homeopath's office to see what she had to say. Honestly, homeopathy might have actually been the thing that helped me last time. We sat there for two and a half hours—it felt more like a session with a psychologist than anything else. She grilled me on everything: my parents' medical history, my ancestors, every illness I had as a kid, even the specific stressors I've faced throughout my life. She even asked about my sweat patterns and whether I prefer hot or cold food and drinks. She really covers every single base. Based on this deep dive, she’ll be prescribing my homeopathic remedies tomorrow (we're talking classical homeopathy here). Before I left, she gave me some lard infused with calendula that she prepared herself. I also spent about five or six minutes slowly massaging the internal area with my finger, just following her instructions.

I'm thinking about heading out to see the herbalist Sadiković in Ljubuški. I spoke with him over the phone, and he was incredibly reassuring—insisted that my grade 3 hemorrhoids aren't an issue at all and that he can handle them quite easily. Has anyone here actually visited him specifically for chemical or medicinal treatments? I know a few people who went to him for entirely different things, like heart arrhythmias, fertility issues, or migraines, and they swear he's the one who saved them. Just curious if anyone has firsthand experience with his approach.

I honestly don't know if I've gone overboard searching for a miracle cure. When that stinging pain hits this hard, I lose all sense of direction. I just want the suffering to stop. It’s reached a point where I can't live my life, I can't work—I can't do anything. For the last seven days, nothing else has mattered. It's just been them versus me. One against the world. Who's going to come out on top?

I’d honestly prefer to go with that THD method, but I’m just not sure if I can hold out for another two weeks while dealing with this pain. I'm trying to lean on homeopathy or some herbal remedies to manage the discomfort just to get me through until then. Still, I have a feeling surgery might be my only real option. Homeopathy or teas might mask the issue for a little bit, but they aren't fixing anything. My hemorrhoids are at Grade III, one of them is bleeding, and the whole area feels inflamed. Everywhere I look online, the consensus seems to be that once you hit Grade III, you're looking at surgery.

I saw some posts on Italian medical forums last night where people were saying even THD didn't help them. I couldn't really dive deep into the research today because the pain was just too much. I'm hoping I can get back to studying this more thoroughly very soon.

Is it even possible that THD isn't completely fixing the issue with the hemorrhoids?

Come on, everyone, let's pool our resources. Let's use Google together to see what people overseas are actually saying about THD. We need to find out the real truth from an international perspective!

Because let's be honest—everything written by THDLab or those PR articles, whether they're posted here or anywhere else, makes everything sound absolutely perfect. They make it seem like you just walk in, get everything fixed in thirty minutes, and walk out feeling like the problem never even existed. And what's more? They never even come back.

Just wanted to mention that PILEX hasn't done a thing for me yet. I just popped my 11th tablet today, so I have three left in the pack. Is it possible it might finally kick in at the very end? Or maybe this whole thing is just making matters worse? Has anyone else here dealt with something like this?

Dennis Bennett43, when you say you don't regret choosing surgery even though it’s the harder path, does that mean the post-op pain isn't actually as intense as what I was describing earlier? Also, given the specific method used in the surgery, is there still a real risk of it coming back?

Help me out here, my fellow sufferers!

Hemorrhoids can honestly be the worst pain imaginable. I truly feel for you, so please, try what I suggested. It really comes down to living a calm life with a strictly controlled diet. I’m assuming you're out of work right now? If so, take all the sick leave you need. Just forget about the stress and the job for a while. Things have flared up, and you just need to let them settle down. I believe the pain is unbearable—it really doesn't get any worse than this. The absolute worst part is how they just won't quit. I actually came across a recipe for making an ointment for external hemorrhoids at a pharmacy once. If I can track it down, I'll send it your way. Good luck...👍

Trebavac said:Ma'am, you can successfully deal with the itching using Hadens cream.
Give it a shot—it’s extremely effective.

I picked up the cream. It helps, but only for about 3 or 4 hours before the itching comes back 😢 ... I used it last night before bed and was woken up again at 4 AM by the itch. Honestly, it's becoming unbearable—I had hemorrhoids before and some itching too, but it was never this irritating, and it didn't drag on for 7 or 8 days like this is doing now...

Does anyone have other advice for the itching? And roughly how long does it take for this cream to actually get rid of it for good?

If possible, I'd love to hear from other members here dealing with the same thing—how are you managing, how long did it last for you, and what kind of meds are you using?

BTW

The cream stings quite a bit for about 15 minutes after applying it—feels like that area is burning... Not sure if that's normal?

Thanks

Here's my take on dealing with hemorrhoids... they usually start with just some itching or a little stinging, but I honestly didn't pay much attention to it. If it got itchy, I’d just slap on some tea tree cream and blame everything on stress. Then, after about a year, it hit me out of nowhere. Intense, unbearable pain and bleeding—both internal and external. At first, I was too embarrassed to tell anyone what was going on, but then I realized there was no point in being quiet, especially since it seems like everyone around me either deals with this or knows someone who does. Honestly, people were even starting to wonder why I was eating the way I was, because let's face it, I've always been a huge foodie. Just give me coffee, a BBQ, and some alcohol, and I'm happy. Since then, I've had to overhaul my habits. No more grabbing burgers or heavy snacks for a quick bite. Now, I start my day with a glass of water, an apple, and some cereal. I also make sure to have Activia every morning and night. I started taking black seed oil—three drops, three times a day—and I use Hemmoex (which helps with tissue firmness and stops bleeding... http://www.aromara.com/) as a spray twice a day. In my experience, at least, it's made a massive difference. What you eat for breakfast really matters, and I always make sure to have a salad with dressing during lunch. So, yeah, that's my story. Everything is under control for now, and I really hope I don't have to deal with this again. Besides, if you haven't been through it, you probably won't get it.

So here's the deal: if your hemorrhoids are already flared up and bleeding, you absolutely have to rinse with lukewarm water right after you go to the bathroom, then do it again with lukewarm water about 15 minutes later. After that, apply St. John's Wort oil—you can find it at any local Walgreens for about $10. It’s best to put the oil on some cotton pads and just rest them against the sore area. Before that, I’d suggest using some PROKTOSAN suppositories; they worked wonders for me in just two days, and trust me, I've been struggling with this stuff for 15 years. Once you're done, head straight to bed. No moving around, no getting up, nothing... just lie on your SIDE—not on your stomach and not on your back. It hurts like crazy for the first five minutes, but I guarantee you'll feel better after that. After about 10-15 minutes of total stillness (on your SIDE), the pain subsides and you start feeling much better...

Foods to avoid: Milk, pork, and beef (all those deli meats and canned goods... seriously, stay far away from all of it), PASTA (spaghetti, macaroni...), and Bread...

Foods that really help: Apples (aim for 5-6 a day), prunes (or prune juice) twice a day, all kinds of salads (but skip the vinegar!), and soups...

Once you start feeling better, you can switch to chicken or turkey, and fish is definitely a must-have for a light diet.

Just speaking from my own experience here—this worked 100% for me, even with stage 4 hemorrhoids.

Oh, I almost forgot! You really have to chug about 3 liters of water every day to keep things moving, especially right before bed and first thing in the morning.