heamroids and pregnant

[lainey1234]

Hi,

Sorry this is a bit gross! I'm 22 weeks pregnant and have recently noticed that I have developed external heamorids. I have been to the Dr and was prescribed cream but it has done very little, if anything, to shrink them. They look horrific, but are not very painful. This is my first baby and I am mortified at the thought of how much worse they may get during later pregnancy and birth (not to mention they will be seen by the Midwife/Drs!).

I've read online that some people have had them removed while pregnant. Does anyone have any experience with this or have any tips for shriking/healing them up?

Thanks in advance x

Lots of sympathy, but no ideas I'm afraid, other than sitting on an ice pack. I suffered during both pregnancies, although I found they came and went. My midwife said she had seen worse (but only once).

Thanks. I am utterly discusted ashamed of them. I'm aware that midwive have seen it all, and worse, before, but I really want them gone - seriously freaking out!