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Sorry if TMI but... Hemorrhoids

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LDNmummy · 15/08/2011 20:06

I don't think mine are too bad by any stretch as they don't hurt or anything, I know they are a normal part of pregnancy, but do they go away or do I have to go to the doctor?

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whomovedmychocolate · 15/08/2011 20:48

They don't go away without help. Once you have the baby ask the GP for some ointment to make them shrink and go away, proctosedyl is v good. Don't worry you will not have a bunch of grapes sticking out your arse for ever Wink

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LDNmummy · 15/08/2011 20:52

Grin I bloomin well hope not chocolate!

Thanks for the advice, not something I have had to deal with before.

The joys of pregnancy indeed.

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FrumpyPumpy · 15/08/2011 20:58

Mine were not too bad in pregnancy, nothing a tube of xyloproct could not ease. After birth was another matter entirely. Pain was horrendous, worse than birth. But now, 7 weeks later, all gone. Actually was pain free after 2 weeks.
Good luck!

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YouDoTheMath · 15/08/2011 21:05

Can you get any of this suff over the counter? Blush

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YouDoTheMath · 15/08/2011 21:05

Stuff

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LDNmummy · 15/08/2011 21:17

That's what I'm wondering Math

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apple99 · 15/08/2011 21:22

The best creams tend to be prescription only, my GP prescibed proctosedyl and it has really helped with the swelling and pain, they are still there but not bothering me. I can only imagine they are going to get worse before they get better with all the pushing during giving birth. I was given a great cream called scheriproct after having my daughter 4 years ago that soon made them disappear but it is not suitable for use in pregnancy. You can buy over the counter creams like anusol and germoloids but I found them pretty useless.

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whomovedmychocolate · 15/08/2011 21:51

Prescription only ones work, the ones you buy at Boots, well they will slightly reduce your eye bags but not your bum bags in my quite extensive experience Blush

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LDNmummy · 15/08/2011 22:52

Thanks guys.

Ha! @ chocolate

I suppose the pushing during birth making it worse is really freaking me out so glad to know it can be sorted.

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dribbleface · 16/08/2011 07:31

i found germaloids helped and a herbal gel called preparation h.

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whomovedmychocolate · 16/08/2011 08:14

Nonsense, I didn't push, heaven forbid, both mine came out the catflap. Grin It's the pressure of the baby on your bumhole frankly, that makes them occur.

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