Treating Hemorrhoids (Piles)

WTTMommy · Nov 29th, 2009, 16:27 PM

Okay ladies, I apologize for the TMI-ness of this post in advance.

For the first time in my life, I think I've got hemorrhoids.

And they're not small either. I spent an hour straining on the toilet and this is what happened.

I really don't want to try any meds yet (I'm not in any pain) but I don't know how in the world it will go down. It looks terrible.

Other than lots of fluids and fiber, any way to get rid of them naturally? Has anyone tried Preparation H?

Hollie506 · Nov 29th, 2009, 16:29 PM

Not naturally, but cream really does help! I got a tiny one at the beginning of pregnancy and started using the cream. It went after a couple of days and felt better almost immediately

xx

MummyToAmberx · Nov 29th, 2009, 16:36 PM

Am never in pain when it happens, i just leave it to sort its self out, it always does.

Hollie506 · Nov 29th, 2009, 16:44 PM

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Originally Posted by WTTMommy

Okay ladies, I apologize for the TMI-ness of this post in advance.

Other than lots of fluids and fiber, any way to get rid of them naturally? Has anyone tried Preparation H?

Oops I missed this bit of the post! I didnt try Preperation H, I used Anusol

(such a hideous name!) but I guess they;re pretty much the same thing??

Good luck! xxx

WTTMommy · Nov 29th, 2009, 16:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hollie506

Quote:

Originally Posted by WTTMommy

Okay ladies, I apologize for the TMI-ness of this post in advance.

Other than lots of fluids and fiber, any way to get rid of them naturally? Has anyone tried Preparation H?

Oops I missed this bit of the post! I didnt try Preperation H, I used Anusol

(such a hideous name!) but I guess they;re pretty much the same thing??

Good luck! xxx

No worries

I added that part after I posted. I'm off to google Anusol! Thanks.

future_numan · Nov 29th, 2009, 17:08 PM

I have suffered from hemorrhoids for the last two weeks for no apparent reason. I called my MW yesterday and she said that PH was safe to use ( mine are painful) she also said "witch hazel" would also be an option. I haven't tried either as of yet. I am hoping that if I just take it easy for a few days and avoid heavy lifting ect..maybe they will go away on their own...I have never had them B4.

cutie4evr01 · Nov 29th, 2009, 18:29 PM

I've developed hemorrhoids during pregnancy also - I've used the Preparation H cream a couple times and it does make them feel better and reduce inflammation.

suzib76 · Nov 29th, 2009, 18:33 PM

i take it you are meaning cream - i have used suppositories, they work fab

**Vickie** · Nov 29th, 2009, 18:37 PM

anusol works wonders, you can get it at any store I think. they also have one that has a bit of a pain reliever in it--lifesaver after Hannah was born I tell you

purpleish · Nov 30th, 2009, 11:46 AM

Hi there,

Few pointers that may help

1) You could try is a Sitz bath... (if you don't have a sitz bath.... then just a few inches of warm water in the bath to sit in will help)...for after you go to the bathroom...
2) Try not to "strain" if you cant go without straining don't.....
3) Anusol also works well too.... if they do become painful though I would ask your doc/midwife to take a look,
4) Try a stool softener (they are safe during pregnancy - you could ask your doctor to recommend/pescribe you some).
5) Sit on a soft cushion...
6) Drink plenty of clear fluids - less coffee/tea if you can..

Hope that helps!
Purple
x

Nov 29th, 2009, 16:27 PM	#1
WTTMommy Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 2,240	Treating Hemorrhoids (Piles) Okay ladies, I apologize for the TMI-ness of this post in advance. For the first time in my life, I think I've got hemorrhoids. And they're not small either. I spent an hour straining on the toilet and this is what happened. I really don't want to try any meds yet (I'm not in any pain) but I don't know how in the world it will go down. It looks terrible. Other than lots of fluids and fiber, any way to get rid of them naturally? Has anyone tried Preparation H?

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Hollie506 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sutton, Surrey Posts: 530	Not naturally, but cream really does help! I got a tiny one at the beginning of pregnancy and started using the cream. It went after a couple of days and felt better almost immediately xx

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MummyToAmberx Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 11,185	Am never in pain when it happens, i just leave it to sort its self out, it always does.

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future_numan Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Somewhere over the rainbow Posts: 2,760	I have suffered from hemorrhoids for the last two weeks for no apparent reason. I called my MW yesterday and she said that PH was safe to use ( mine are painful) she also said "witch hazel" would also be an option. I haven't tried either as of yet. I am hoping that if I just take it easy for a few days and avoid heavy lifting ect..maybe they will go away on their own...I have never had them B4.

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cutie4evr01 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,238	I've developed hemorrhoids during pregnancy also - I've used the Preparation H cream a couple times and it does make them feel better and reduce inflammation.

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suzib76 Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 4,693	i take it you are meaning cream - i have used suppositories, they work fab

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Nov 29th, 2009, 18:37 PM	#9
Vickie Mum (Mom) Administrator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 75,703	anusol works wonders, you can get it at any store I think. they also have one that has a bit of a pain reliever in it--lifesaver after Hannah was born I tell you

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Nov 30th, 2009, 11:46 AM	#10
purpleish Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 557	Hi there, Few pointers that may help 1) You could try is a Sitz bath... (if you don't have a sitz bath.... then just a few inches of warm water in the bath to sit in will help)...for after you go to the bathroom... 2) Try not to "strain" if you cant go without straining don't..... 3) Anusol also works well too.... if they do become painful though I would ask your doc/midwife to take a look, 4) Try a stool softener (they are safe during pregnancy - you could ask your doctor to recommend/pescribe you some). 5) Sit on a soft cushion... 6) Drink plenty of clear fluids - less coffee/tea if you can.. Hope that helps! Purple x

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