Ladies I am really struggling. The hemorrhoids I had before birth grew to frightening new sizes. One is quite literally blocking my entire anal opening. I haven't pooped since before I was admitted, so sometime Wednesday at the latest. I am in so much pain. I also have a catheter in because I was unable to pee in the hospital. This VBAC has been nothing short of hell. I am using tucks pads, frozen pads, sits barh, dermoblast...everything I can think of. DH bought prep h cream, but it says not to take with antidepressants, which i started Saturday night. I have to go so bad. The pressure is pretty intense. I just tried slightly pushing, very very small, and now I'm in a whole new world of pain and they grew again. Between nursing on demand, taking care of DD, treating my issues, I am beyond exhausted. I need some relief now. Everything about this sucks. How do I poop when my insides are on the outside? Like, seriously? What do I do??
Call the doctor. With how much pain you are in I would not do a OTC medication. You probably need a prescription. Are you taking colace? In addition to colace I have been taking 1000mg flax seed oil pills 3 times a day and also sprinkling flax seeds on my food when I eat and it has helped so much to ease the swelling since it makes you go more regularly
I'm so sorry you are dealing with this! Also terrified that this is going to happen to me since I already have 3 small ones from the pressure this enormous tiny human is putting. My dr said they may have to be rubber banded after delivery since they will probably grow. It sounds like you are doing everything you can right now-definitely a call to a dr seems in order. I'm so sorry again! On top of everything else, ugh.
Post by sugarbean17 on Jun 8, 2015 15:22:33 GMT -5
Agree with PP about calling your dr. Sometimes they can actually remove them if they are too big. Also witch hazel is supposed to be helpful if you aren't able to do preperation H.
Hemorrhoid queen here due to both IBS and pregnancy. If its that painful, in my experience it's not usually the hemorrhoid itself. It's more likely you've developed anal fissures. My dr described them to me as paper cuts in your butt that expand as you try to have a bowel movement (obviously terribly painful). He gave me two prescriptions (a suppository and a cream) plus put me on 2x per day Miralax till the fissures healed. I still have the enormous hemorrhoid that never goes away and will have to be rubber banded after pregnancy but now that the fissures are healed it's not painful or uncomfortable at all. I'd def get the GI at your hospital to check you out and see if it's the same thing for you. If so, fissures heal pretty quickly once treated so hang in there!
Hemorrhoid queen here due to both IBS and pregnancy. If its that painful, in my experience it's not usually the hemorrhoid itself. It's more likely you've developed anal fissures. My dr described them to me as paper cuts in your butt that expand as you try to have a bowel movement (obviously terribly painful). He gave me two prescriptions (a suppository and a cream) plus put me on 2x per day Miralax till the fissures healed. I still have the enormous hemorrhoid that never goes away and will have to be rubber banded after pregnancy but now that the fissures are healed it's not painful or uncomfortable at all. I'd def get the GI at your hospital to check you out and see if it's the same thing for you. If so, fissures heal pretty quickly once treated so hang in there!
That makes sense. They are excruciating. I just unintentionally started to have a BM and it was awful. I bled like crazy and they swelled some more. Literally, the only single position I can be in is on my side. My husband also said when he was applying some Prep H, it looked like there was a cut. He couldn't tell where my actual rectum opening was, is what was just a cut. I will definitely mention this to the nurse tomorrow when they remove my catheter. You make the relief sound so wonderful and I want to get this figured out asap because it hurts so so so bad. It's so hard to juggle it all right now though, and throwing in all these extra doctor appts for me and baby make it so much more difficult. I need NEEEEDDDD to be able to pee on my own starting tomorrow. Have to. Can't take any more setbacks in my recovery.
mcp6286 How long is it safe to have these fissures and trying to have a BM? Everyone I feel the pressure down there, I feel the burning tearing feeling and am afraid of naming it a million times worse. I wish I could start whatever cream and suppository you mentioned now (if that's what I have). I would love to get diagnosed and treated right away. Were you referred to a GI from someone?
Also, have you heard about the Rectal Rocket? I keep coming across this in my research. It can be prescribed by your doctor but only picked up at compound pharmacies or something?
I'm looking forward to mentioning these things tomorrow at my appointment. I hope they take it seriously.
mcp6286 How long is it safe to have these fissures and trying to have a BM? Everyone I feel the pressure down there, I feel the burning tearing feeling and am afraid of naming it a million times worse. I wish I could start whatever cream and suppository you mentioned now (if that's what I have). I would love to get diagnosed and treated right away. Were you referred to a GI from someone?
Also, have you heard about the Rectal Rocket? I keep coming across this in my research. It can be prescribed by your doctor but only picked up at compound pharmacies or something?
I'm looking forward to mentioning these things tomorrow at my appointment. I hope they take it seriously.
I had multiple fissures for at least 6 weeks before they were treated so you should be ok on that end. I actually went in to have my hemorrhoids banded because I thought they were causing the pain and when my GI went to begin the procedure, he was like "umm yeah you have horrible fissures, that's the cause for the pain." He couldn't do the banding cuz he needed to treat the fissures first. Once I started the Miralax while waiting for the prescriptions, having bowel movements became so much less of a nightmare. I hope that you get some relief ASAP! I know how much it hurts...I used to sit on the toilet crying every time. And then it burns so badly. Def ask for a GI referral!!!
mcp6286 How long is it safe to have these fissures and trying to have a BM? Everyone I feel the pressure down there, I feel the burning tearing feeling and am afraid of naming it a million times worse. I wish I could start whatever cream and suppository you mentioned now (if that's what I have). I would love to get diagnosed and treated right away. Were you referred to a GI from someone?
Also, have you heard about the Rectal Rocket? I keep coming across this in my research. It can be prescribed by your doctor but only picked up at compound pharmacies or something?
I'm looking forward to mentioning these things tomorrow at my appointment. I hope they take it seriously.
I had multiple fissures for at least 6 weeks before they were treated so you should be ok on that end. I actually went in to have my hemorrhoids banded because I thought they were causing the pain and when my GI went to begin the procedure, he was like "umm yeah you have horrible fissures, that's the cause for the pain." He couldn't do the banding cuz he needed to treat the fissures first. Once I started the Miralax while waiting for the prescriptions, having bowel movements became so much less of a nightmare. I hope that you get some relief ASAP! I know how much it hurts...I used to sit on the toilet crying every time. And then it burns so badly. Def ask for a GI referral!!!
How often were you having vowel movements? Do you remember? Sorry for all of the questions, but this is the first thing someone has said that I haven't already looked into (like baths, my diet, tucks wipes, stool softeners, etc).
I don't mind at all! Wish I didn't know so much about it lol but happy to use the info to help! I was having bowel movements every 5-6 days or so at that point. I just didn't want to go ever because it hurt so much!!! Once I started the Miralax, it was every 2-3 days and it was much easier to go...no tears, just a little discomfort until I got through the prescriptions.
ETA: also I haven't heard of rectal rocket. I see my GI so often for my NPR issues that I pretty much just cry to him for a prescription for anything that comes up.
I don't mind at all! Wish I didn't know so much about it lol but happy to use the info to help! I was having bowel movements every 5-6 days or so at that point. I just didn't want to go ever because it hurt so much!!! Once I started the Miralax, it was every 2-3 days and it was much easier to go...no tears, just a little discomfort until I got through the prescriptions.
I've been using witch hazel like a crazy lady and it did help ... Until today. It's so painful I can hardly walk. 3rd relief bath of the day... Tucks pads, prep H cream, and prep h wipes for women (which actually feel the best of anything and I can't wait to have those for PP)
I am so so sorry to all you ladies who are already there with the insane pain levels... I posted in SQS about this because I have a hemorrhoid for sure that is huge and causing a lot of pressure but not painful yet. I'm terrified of what it's gonna do during and after labor though...
I've been doing witch hazel which has always worked in the past with pain but it doesn't seem to be helping the swelling/pressure this time. Going to get some prep H tomorrow but is there anything else I can do just to prevent the situation from escalating?
I think that with DS I had fissures after labor but didn't ever know it. It was the most painful and horrendous part of recovery. I'm traumatized about going through that again!!
I am so so sorry to all you ladies who are already there with the insane pain levels... I posted in SQS about this because I have a hemorrhoid for sure that is huge and causing a lot of pressure but not painful yet. I'm terrified of what it's gonna do during and after labor though...
I've been doing witch hazel which has always worked in the past with pain but it doesn't seem to be helping the swelling/pressure this time. Going to get some prep H tomorrow but is there anything else I can do just to prevent the situation from escalating?
I think that with DS I had fissures after labor but didn't ever know it. It was the most painful and horrendous part of recovery. I'm traumatized about going through that again!!
This was me until this morning and all of a sudden it feels like someone is slicing at mine with a sharp knife or something. Horrible! Get the soothing prep h wipes! It helps sooth and keep it cleaner than tucks pads I think.
I haven't had hemorrhoids before but I recall H's sister telling us she got them bad and they did something at the dr. to help. I don't remember what (because it seemed really irrelevant to me at the time) but I vote for calling the doctor. They must be able to give you something or do something to relieve the pain!
Post by periwinkledaydreams on Jun 9, 2015 6:21:28 GMT -5
I don't know if anyone else has tried the Earth Mama Angel Baby Mama Bottom Balm. Probably not a solution for those with more serious hems that are already at the point of needing a doctor's care, and for those of you you at that point I truly do feel for you. I have struggled with GI issues for years and years and it is no joke But if you are just looking for relief from more simple swelling/itching/pain/discomfort this shit is bananas.. it feels so good! I bought it for the purpose of postpartum care but have been using it on my hemorrhoids to the point that I'm going to have to buy another container for when baby gets here. They say you can store it in the fridge for added cooling relief also. It feels damn good and is all natural.
Edit, junch817 I'm so sorry.. as others have said definitely doctor territory. There is a point at which we just can't take care of these things OTC from home. I so hope you have found some relief.
periwinkledaydreams I ordered the balm and spray. I tore with DD and I've obviously got some crazy hemmroids happening now. I'm certain it will be a problem after also... Thanks for the suggestion!
Nope any grocery store, pharmacy or Target! I take it every day still, just to keep everything moving easily. It's totally safe!
I also take miralax daily - or I did, until about a month ago when I couldn't stop pooping. I go 3-4 times a day and it's SO different than what my body usually does.
I have some fissures and hemms now though. Super uncomfortable.
Hemorrhoid queen here due to both IBS and pregnancy. If its that painful, in my experience it's not usually the hemorrhoid itself. It's more likely you've developed anal fissures. My dr described them to me as paper cuts in your butt that expand as you try to have a bowel movement (obviously terribly painful). He gave me two prescriptions (a suppository and a cream) plus put me on 2x per day Miralax till the fissures healed. I still have the enormous hemorrhoid that never goes away and will have to be rubber banded after pregnancy but now that the fissures are healed it's not painful or uncomfortable at all. I'd def get the GI at your hospital to check you out and see if it's the same thing for you. If so, fissures heal pretty quickly once treated so hang in there!
That makes sense. They are excruciating. I just unintentionally started to have a BM and it was awful. I bled like crazy and they swelled some more. Literally, the only single position I can be in is on my side. My husband also said when he was applying some Prep H, it looked like there was a cut. He couldn't tell where my actual rectum opening was, is what was just a cut. I will definitely mention this to the nurse tomorrow when they remove my catheter. You make the relief sound so wonderful and I want to get this figured out asap because it hurts so so so bad. It's so hard to juggle it all right now though, and throwing in all these extra doctor appts for me and baby make it so much more difficult. I need NEEEEDDDD to be able to pee on my own starting tomorrow. Have to. Can't take any more setbacks in my recovery.
Hi I just wanted to chime in that I agree it sounds like an anal fissure though your doctor should diagnosis this for you as well. I had 2 of these a while back and they are hideously painful. DO NOT use any hemorrhoid treatments when you have a fissure including witch hazel and prep H They can be irritating to the open skin and keep the fissure from healing. The most important thing to healing fissures is to make sure your stool is soft and never push when going to the bathroom. The GI doctor I went to recommended the miralax and 1000mg vitamin C tablets a day and 1000 mg flax seed oil tablet up to 3 times daily. When I took all 3 of these it was healed within 1 week.
Try not to get frustrated if you have a set back and it reopens and bleeds due to a hard stool in the middle of the treatment process. It will heal so try not to worry about if and when it will heal just know that it will.
Also it sounds like you have hemorrhoids too but I would treat the fissure first and wait till it is completely healed and then deal with the hemorrhoids after.
Post by islandgirl14 on Jun 12, 2015 8:59:39 GMT -5
Ladies, I think I have to join this pity party, even if only for commiseration purposes. I've had hemorrhoids since I delivered G two years ago, but they were under control until this pregnancy, and they have gotten so, so bad. The pressure is so uncomfortable, and it's getting really hard to poop and now I'm starting to get constipated again. I finally looked last night (worst idea EVER), and ohhhh my effing gosh.... It was an awful sight... like there was no bung-hole to be found. I'm so scared at what will happen once I actually deliver.. how much bigger will they get!?!? I started using tucks pads again, and also just ordered the Earth Mama Bottom Balm (actually I got the spray), so I'm hoping that helps...
But my gosh.... so, so awful. Sorry for the TMI, but this whole thread is TMI anyways, right!?
The actual bottom balm was a miracle for me. The spray is nice but the balm was better for my actual hemmroids. The spray is better post birth I think.
For instance mine was so bad 2 days before I went into labor I had bleeding and could hardly sit or walk. The balm soothed them so much it didn't even come back in labor!
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