Bleeding Hemmroids

[Anonymous]

Sorry this is TMI. But I have some... any suggestions? Nurse at doc's office says I can use Tucks and stuff, but I think they are internal, etc..

[Anonymous]

These are horrible! Call your dr office and insist they prescribe you suppository's. I was in horrible pain for a week before my dr called in a presciption and they literally went away in 2 days.

[Anonymous]

If they don't hurt, don't worry too much about them and use Tucks. If they do hurt, then you might want to get suppositories.

[Anonymous]

Your dr may also be able to prescribe a cream - I have used that rather than a sopository (sp?). The cream is prescription strength (2.5% vs. 1.5% over-the-counter) and has really worked well. You should also keep a close eye on what you're eating and drinking - drink a ton of water and make sure you're eating enough fruits & veggies. That has really helped me through this uncomfortable time.

[Anonymous]

Op Here: thanks for all the replies! It's such an uncomfortable situation...

Anyway, they only hurt while going to the bathroom. Not otherwise. I get this sharp pain and then, well, it's fine (so, so sorry for the TMI). I have a regualr OB appt on Thurs and I will ask the doc then about something else. Thanks again.

[Anonymous]

Call your OB and ask if you can take Colace (stool softener - do NOT get the kind with the stimulant added). I think you can take it when pg, but just don't remember. It helps from the side of prevention - and also pain relief - when your stool is softer, it doesn't hurt when it comes out and is less likely to produce blood.

[Anonymous]

Do ask abut the colace. Your prenatal vitamins have iron (of course), which makes a stool softener necessary for some.

[Anonymous]

Colace is okay during pregnancy, at least according to my OB, who specifically recommended it when I asked about constipation.

[Anonymous]

suppositories are really the best cure. If they bleed than you will have to treat them from the inside. They will get worse after delivery I can tell you. I have them and I delivered 7 weeks ago, sharp pain, bleeding and all. It does make a difference when you eat high fiber food or perhaps drink those fiberdrinks. They will disappear again, I used the sup. after my first pregnancy/delivery and they stayed away after that. Good luck, they are horrible little buggers!