hemorrhoids help!

[pedalpup]

I need some sort of solution.. for the 1st time I am having this little problem after rides... I did an 88 miler last week and they crept up on me the next day.. all seemd to be good this week, I rode no worries and then once again, after a team Tri - only 30 miles- and they are back. Anyone have some suggestions? I even wore some really nice realatively new shorts and I love my Terry saddle. Preventatives? Holistic approach? Best over the counter salves etc? ARRGH! Thanks!

[Grog]

I had them after spending nearly two weeks in the saddle doing on average 90-100 km a day. NOT FUN.

I ended up out of the saddle for about two weeks, if not three, because I was really sick of cycling. Just walking around was irritating and I wondered whether I would ever be normal again. The over-the-counter salve (dunno the name but it's standard) sort of worked (or maybe it was just time...). I also often avoided wearing underwear if I could (in certain types of clothes) to reduce friction.

LOTS of water made things easier.....

Good luck. H. suck!!

[pedalpup]

Thanks!

[rocknrollgirl]

The OTC gels work well for me. I stay away from the ointments.
And get some of the some prepackaged cleansing wipes.
I had them so bad a few years ago, I had to get a prescription. The doc gave me stuff called Proctofoam. Worked wonders.

[Triskeliongirl]

Get a hydrocortisone cream. You can buy 1% OTC in the US, stronger ones by prescription. Cleansing pads help too (tucks) followed by application of cream. Cream is also good for saddle sores.

[RoadRaven]

If you are familiar with arnica for bruising, then the same company (here the major one is "Weleda") probably has a product called;

"Achillea Comp."
It is for haemorrhoids, varicose veins and spider veins.
You have 15 drops in water, 3 times a day

It works by improving venous circulation.

Good luck