Hemorrhoid question

[Anonymous]

So I literally fell like there are two marbles in my rectum. And the onset was very sudden. Definitely more pain standing and sitting than lying down. And if I clench my anus, forget it. I am 25 weeks. Is this hemorrhoids? What to do?

[Anonymous]

Sad but true - apparently around 50% of pregnant women get hemorrhoids during pregnancy. It's miserable, one of my least parts of pregnancy so far. I talked to my doctor about it. Preparation H, Tucks, lots of fiber.

Read that lying on your left side a few times a day for 20-25 minutes (relieves pressure on blood vessel that drains lower body) can help. I'm in your shoes, and the thought of dealing with this for another 4 months makes me cringe. Definitely talk to your doctor.

[Anonymous]

I went to see a specialist at 25 weeks because my hemorrohoid was hurting so bad. Unfortunately for me, it's also prolapsed and is outside of the rectum after BMs. I have to push it back in or else am in pain ALL the time. Sorry if TMI. I begged to see if I could get the ligation procedure done, but was told nope - only a colorectal surgeon can do it after I give birth.

What the GI person did say, though, was to use Anusol HC suppositories. I checked with my OB because they are a category C medication. But...Safe to use when desperate. I don't use it all the time, just when I have a major flare up, and it definitely helps. Will bide my time until I can get it permanentaly removed.

So, unfortunately, yes...normal.

[Anonymous]

I was told by my ob that I could have the procedure to remove during pregnancy. I have had it before (well before even being pregnant) and was terrified about going months in excruciating pain. OB said that the procedure to remove the hardened blood clot could be done by a colorectal surgeon during pregnancy. I didn't end up doing it because mine went away (whew!), but I would have in a second. The time I did it before was one of the best decisions ever. I felt instanteously better.

[Anonymous]

I don't have any hard answers, but try and get it under control now. Because after you give birth, depending on how long you spend pushing, they could get a LOT worse. I had some hemorrhoids during my first pregnancy, but they came and went. After pushing out my son for 3 hours, I can tell you that was the worst part of my recovery...

[Anonymous]

Yes this is going to sound weird but push it back in with your index finger.

In terms of prevention you just need to find the right combo that works for you - for me, it was a bowl of raisin bran almost every day. Post-partum, I didn't even have time for cereal so I ate prunes and that did the trick.

[igw80]

Not to be gross but what does pushing it back in do?

[Anonymous]

I am 26 weeks and had a very similar situation today. I've had hemorrhoids before but NEVER like this. I, too, felt like something was stuck. I used a suppository and laid down but the pressure never went away. Finally, I did the opposite of what every book and website says and stayed in the restroom until I had some relief. There was actually something trying to get out and afterward I felt 90% better. Totally TMI I am sure so forgive me, but I thought it might be helpful to the OP. I am also using the stool softener and hemorrhoid medications advised by my doctor's office...along with plenty of water. Good luck.

Pushing the hemorrhoid back in where it came from lets it resolve internally and reduces the pain from having an external thing where you don't expect it.

[Anonymous]

All helpful info- happy to report things were much better this morning. No doubt I overdid it this weekend. I learned my lesson- rest and getting off one's feet are important- or else suffer the painful consequences...I do think it was prolapsed but went back inside when I eliminated the pressure.

[Anonymous]

I saw a colorectal surgeon this morning for this exact same problem - he prescribed a prescription cortisone suppository foam and told me to lay off the spicy food. Looks like there are treatments besides the OTC stuff. Hopefully it works.