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really really fed up having to ask about this but

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Tutter · 20/09/2006 20:03

i'm still harping on about piles. had huuuuge ones post-birth which have lurked threateningly ever since. they decided to reappear last night and have been getting worse throughout the day. anusol cream hasn't helped (although i noticed it's past its expiry date so probably doing feck all).

pur-lease can anyone give me words of wisdom beyond salt baths / anusol? has anyone ever had piles (gulp) 'banded'?

it huuu-urts

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mummyplonk · 20/09/2006 20:06

How long since you gave birth Tutter?, my DS is 5 months and they keep coming and going still? Sorry havnt found a magic cure for you tho.

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Tutter · 20/09/2006 20:07

16 months

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pesme · 20/09/2006 20:09

have you tried teh hot hot flannel? seriously hot as you can bear (obviously i do not want to see you posting about 3rd degree burns).

otherwise go to teh doctor you sound in misery.

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foxinsocks · 20/09/2006 20:10

you don't want to hear this but I have some and it is nearly 5 yrs since I last gave birth

they don't hurt at all though - a long time ago, I was given this absolutely fab foam/gel stuff that you stick up your backside in a sort of applicator. It may have begun with a P - I remember someone else mentioning it. It was absolutely fab and since then, even though they are still there, they are much smaller and not bothering me at all.

I would go back to GP. I'll see if I can find out what that stuff was called.

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mummyplonk · 20/09/2006 20:11

ok without being really gross, do you get the stingy felling that the cream is working when applied? if out of date might have lost it's energy a bit. I must admit have found the cream great so if that dosnt work might be a case for the Doctor.

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essbee · 20/09/2006 20:13

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Piffle · 20/09/2006 20:17

the suppositories are what you need
Grim but they knock spots of counter bought creams.
Go to your GP immediatement!
Ps my grandad had his banded/cauterised
5 days agony but lasting results

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foxinsocks · 20/09/2006 20:24

Proctosedyl - that's what I had. I got it on prescription and it was marvellous!

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foxinsocks · 20/09/2006 20:25

def worth letting the GP have a look though

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Tutter · 20/09/2006 20:48

at letting gp (or anyone) have a look.

think proctosedyl what i had prescribed after ds's birth, but i found anusol more effective then.

ok. will reluctantly return to my gp and have a wee chat...

anyone any ideas how i can explain to my personal trainer that i can't go for a run???

the faces are because i can't believe that i'm having to return to the world of warm baths and sports bottle, 16 months after giving birth. what will it be like if i have another baby?!

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