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Has anyone given birth with hemorrhoids?

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allisgood1 · 22/08/2014 10:28

TMI...

I seem to have piles. They are internal but pop out when I poo Confused I am absolutely terrified now of childbirth. What will happen then? Google has loads of horror stories of them hurting worse than stitches....

Also reading reports that no cream will help in pregnancy, is this true? I've put germaloids on twice and plan to pick up suppositories today. Or is this a waste of time? ShockShockShock

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Pregnantagain7 · 22/08/2014 11:15

I think you will find that loads on women have given birth with them. Loads of creams help though pile cream with hydrocortisone is good, ice packs reduce swelling a warm bath can be soothing, your gp can prescribe stronger creams if over the counter stuff doesn't work sounds weird but I found vagisil cream was amazing the gp prescribed it for me as it contains lidocaine which is a numbing cream the relief was instant! You can buit at any chemist or supermarket.
Good luck they really are evil!! Grin

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allisgood1 · 22/08/2014 11:18

Are they likely to pop out and not go back in after birth? This is my biggest fear.

Were you treated during pregnancy or after? Have sent mum out for suppositories...seriously embarrassed.

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Droflove · 22/08/2014 11:20

It will be okay. I would start using the cream religiously and see how you go. I had am outbreak a few weeks ago (im 39 weeks now) and thought that was me screwed for the next 6 mts but I used the cream immediately and it cleared up surprisingly well within about 4 days. No problem since. I am expecting a problem again after labour but ill fight that battle then.

gargalesis · 22/08/2014 11:24

Ugh I feel the same OP. I'm not scared about pushing a baby out, but I'm petrified when I think about what state my hemorrhoids will be in afterwards!! I watched a video of a woman giving birth on youtube and it looked like her bum was inside out. I nearly wept.

gargalesis · 22/08/2014 11:25

(sorry for being dramatic)

EllaBella220 · 22/08/2014 11:28

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plantsitter · 22/08/2014 11:31

My name's plantsitter and I had horrendous piles both times (in fact the midwife said they were the worst she'd seen proud).

I won't lie, they were pretty dreadful just after birth BUT they cleared up v quickly with plenty of pile cream and warm baths. And they never caused any probs with the first post labour poo.

Over share, sorry. Just make sure you have plenty of cream available for after the birth.

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allisgood1 · 22/08/2014 13:43

Would you do every 4-6 hours as opposed to every morning and night? I'm inclined to do so, but for how many days? Or shall I just see how I go? I'm due to be induced at 39 weeks so only have about 10 days to sort this Confused

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Droflove · 22/08/2014 14:48

Dont forget the prune juice and kiwis!

ithoughtofitfirst · 22/08/2014 14:53

I just came on here to ask about piles!! So annoying i didn't get anything like this last pregnancy

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allisgood1 · 22/08/2014 15:02

I know ithought!

My third pregnancy and never had them! Off out for a big bottle of lactulose...

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tobysmum77 · 22/08/2014 16:37

I had them badly after both births. tbh getting them to settle now may not be a biggie because the births omg. Whatever you do after the birth get the strongest possible stuff on prescription.

So I'm 2.5 years after 2nd baby and still having some issues. I think they will need banding but am putting off visiting the doctors Blush .

But hey I got my flat stomach back, have full continence and my bits are all where they should be so it's not all bad Wink

ohthegoats · 22/08/2014 18:37

I was out for dinner with two GPs last night - they said they see at least two cases of piles every day each. It's one of the most common things seen at surgerys. So, don't be embarrassed about it, just go and get them ringed (or whatever it is that they do to them).

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sunnyrosegarden · 22/08/2014 20:29

In my first labour, I actually thought I was giving birth to piles! I was convinced that I had actually turned myself inside out - vague memories through the diamorphine of whimpering that there would be nothing left inside me. Lactalose is your friend!

There is one cream you can use in pregnancy (forget which) and sitting on an icepack helps.

MsSampson · 22/08/2014 20:52

I have been using germoloids for about three weeks and they're getting worse not better - is there anything I can get from the chemist that would be better or should I go to the doctor? (36 wks here ). Also, I watched a video on the nhs website last night with a midwife who said you should try and push them back in - but it really hurts! Sorry for thread hijack OP, but it seems there are a lot of us suffering and worrying about giving birth. The whole pregnancy thing is seriously undignified. .

Waggamamma · 22/08/2014 20:55

Mine aren't painful but there are three the size of very large grapes and a couple of smaller ones Blush . Have tried the prescription cream, it does nothing for mine. Getting clean after a poo takes about half a loo roll and lots of baby wipes. Get them sorted whilw they're still small!

At 38wks I've given up hope of anything working before I give birth and going back to the doc after delivery.

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allisgood1 · 22/08/2014 21:03

Mssampson, I'm giving germaloids until Tuesday to work then going to GP. I'd go if I were you. And apparently there is way more than just one thing they can prescribe.

However having only done one suppository today, when I did a poo they didn't come out so may be already effective!

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MsSampson · 22/08/2014 21:26

Allisgood - which suppositories are you using? I can't get to the doctors for a few days but think I need to upgrade from germoloids in the meantime. Although I am really squeamish about poking anything up my bum at all, have a tendency to clench very hard, so not relishing the prospect. Might give warm baths and ice packs a go over the weekend too. Fingers crossed yours continue to improve!

MsSampson · 22/08/2014 21:42

Ellabella, your GP sounds great, mine is obsessed with pregnant women taking no medicine at all which is quite frustrating.

ithoughtofitfirst · 22/08/2014 22:42

My fanjo and asshole are in tatters. I just made the mistake of looking down there in a mirror after days of 'something doesn't feel right' and im sorry I did... there are lumps and bumps and swollen things coming out of everything. I thought the head was coming out (im only 33 weeks)

I'm having my mum take a look in the morning. So embarrassing :(

What Is the matter with me? Is it because I was still running up until recently?

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allisgood1 · 22/08/2014 22:52

Mssampson, I'm also using germaloids. But if they aren't working for you see or call your GP Tuesday.

I'm noticing that when the suppository wears off (after about 6 hours), the pain in returning. Hope they shrink as this SUCKS!

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allisgood1 · 22/08/2014 22:54

ithought, I had varicose veins in/on my fanjo last time. I knew nothing about it until the consultant told me when he was stitching me up Confused They were gone 2 weeks later.

Are they bothering you?

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ithoughtofitfirst · 22/08/2014 23:11

A little but not as much as the piles. I probably wouldnt have known until after labour like you if I hadn't just seen them in a mirror but I could just tell something wasnt right. I'm guessing they're harmless then? I honestly had nothing like this with DS.thanks for sharing i feel a bit better Grin