Any runners suffer from piles?

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I have been bothered with piles on and off for years and a couple of weeks ago I had a thrombosed one which needed lanced - it took 4 goes to get it shrunk. I've gone past the point of embarassment with my GP, I'd show my butt to a trained monkey if I thought it would help. Anyway, I run most days and am wondering if that is exascerbating the problem. I eat well and am not prone to constipation. Will I have to put away my trainers for a while???

it could be as the blood vessels are going to be weak in that area so constant jiggling around may be proving a bit much for them. if you do not have any other med problems and your doc is not worried about anything apart from the piles then try a combination of horse chestnut and butchers broom to improve the structure of the vessels. I often give this to my clients www.nelsons.net/Our-products_Haemorrhoid_pg46.aspx

you can also take
www.elixirhealth.co.uk/asps/ShowDetails.asp?id=737, my BIL mother takes this for her varicose viens and then told me her haemeroids had improved too after taking (she didn't tell me about those to start with )

as always though, if you have any doubts about your health see a registered pratitioner for advice on this

www.NIMH.org.uk for a list of your nearest herbalists for consultation

Thanks Misi, I remember the horse chestnut drops I used to take years ago - might give the health food shop a visit this weekend.