Boo. Hemmies :(

[bernergirl]

A 48-hour lower GI bug accomplished what 26 weeks of pregnancy constipation could not: a massive, hideous external hemorrhoid . Actually, I suppose it could be a prolapsed internal (I know I've had those on occasion over the years). It feels awful and hurts like a mofo. I have the requisite tucks, prep h, and ice packs and am praying to all that is holy that I don't have to poop for a while. Questions: when should I expect to feel improvement? at what point do I call a doc? My next appt is not until the 13th and I don't have a PCP. There's an urgent care with walk-in hours over the weekend. Thanks

[anna7602]

My doctor has done zero for hems. She said if it's really, really, really bad, there's something she can prescribe, but she would prefer not to. I don't know that calling a doctor or going to urgent care would do much for you, but maybe someone else has had a different experience.

It has been Tucks and Earth Mother Bottom Balm all the way for me.

[purrbox]

Go to a proctologist. They can remove it. If it's internal, it's super easy. They just pop a rubber-band over it and it falls off in a few days. I had this done and I didn't feel a thing.

[jewel]

If it seems worse than you'd ever expect, and you get nervous that it might not actually be a hemorrhoid....don't google image search "colon prolapse."

Just trust me on that one.

[soxin2]

I have IBS and have gotten them in the past. Then I had back labor with my first.

My doc said when necessary you can use prep h suppositories, but only when absolutely necessary (what you describe sounds like it qualifies).

Also prep h makes awesome peri-wipes. And use a peri bottle of you have one (even for pee) and avoid TP. Cotton panties that aren't super tight. And lots of hydration.


My condolences. Those f-ers hurt.

[catsarecute]

This is going to sound weird but it totally worked for me. My nurse friend told me about it.
Toothpaste. Put a small dab of toothpaste on it. My hemerrhoid went away in a day.

[picksthemusic]

Ick, I'm so sorry! Hopefully it goes down soon!