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Haemorrhoids. What's severe?

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regnamechange · 13/09/2012 22:05

Help needed please?
I suffered badly with these whilst pregnant with DC1 and again and after DC2 they remained getting worse but better after DC3. I now get reoccurring pain and problems. I need to go to a GP I know but I'm embarrassed! Tmi alert now but I always have lumps on the outside and today they are worse and but bigger. Anyone able to share any experience or advice? Thanks

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regnamechange · 16/09/2012 15:58

Could I have used any more smileys!

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TapirBackRider · 16/09/2012 16:30

Ach - smileys is a variable thing; I can remember another poster making rude words from them!

Your dh sounds a real treasure! Mine has had them before; he came home with a (toy) rubber ring to try and lift my spirits and take the piss

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regnamechange · 17/09/2012 21:26

Tapir, I've got some meds from the docs-suppositories x2-3 times a day for 6 days. If it gets any worse I need to go back but I'm already lots better tonightSmile . Wanted to just add it here in case anyone had a search in desperation like I was! thankyou for your advice!

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TapirBackRider · 18/09/2012 02:30

Hey - you're welcome. It's a godawful thing to have, and I'm so glad that you've got your hands on the stuff that will make it better!

Just a tip - use the cream/ointment you already have as lube before inserting a suppository, much less painful that way.

BlueChampagne · 18/09/2012 12:24

Can anyone recommend anything for infernal itching? Not painful, just itchy!

TapirBackRider · 18/09/2012 13:43

Anusol cream (not ointment) is good for itching that comes from piles - but you can have itching by itself too.

Have a look at this link for the different causes etc
www.nhs.uk/Conditions/itchybottom/Pages/Treatment.aspx

If you do have piles then Anusol would be a good choice, if not then Eurax or Lanacane for external itching.

Hope this helps! Smile

BlueChampagne · 18/09/2012 15:45

Thanks Tapir (love the name). Skin tags rather than piles and not impressed with anusol so will try Eurax or Lanacane - thanks!

TapirBackRider · 18/09/2012 17:23
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regnamechange · 19/09/2012 07:35

Careful with that anusol it can cause thrush Angry

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TapirBackRider · 19/09/2012 13:10

Reg Really? Well that explains a lot!

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regnamechange · 19/09/2012 17:26

It's certainly caused another can of worms to openSad
I googled and it would appear I wouldn't be the only one. Ahhhhh normality please!!

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TapirBackRider · 20/09/2012 04:30

Definitely not buying anusol again then - I fecking hate having thrush.

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