Really embarassing!!!! Help

[Biciclista]

I had them after my first child. Oak's advice is right on, especially about not straining. I hit upon the idea of drinking a glass of water before bed and that helped everything along in the morning. Yeah, don't wait, don't force it, don't sit there too long. Preparation H does bring some relief.

Karen

ah, but that long glass of water at bedtime hits the bladder around 3 hours later!


Eat lots of veggies and fruit.

[violette]

I just came back from the pharmacy and the pharmacist suggested Anusol Plus. I don't know if it works but I'll give it a try. I'm going to soak in epsom salt tonight also. Any other suggestions would be much appreciated.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Violette, adding more natural food fiber to your diet will likely help.
More oatmeal, bran, apples, bananas, beans, whole grain bread....
You might want to look into psyllium husk fiber supplements as well (made from the psyllium grain). Psyllium is the main ingredient in Metamusil. It tends to help correct both constipation and diarrhea. It helps normalize you if you eat a diet too low in fiber, which many people do. Too low fiber causes constipation, and many people with constipation wind up with hemorrhoids. It often begins to be a problem during pregnancy and right after.

You should read up online on the causes of hemorhoids, as opposed to just treating the symptoms. Good luck!

[tulip]

And drink lots of water! It's hard enough to remember to drink lots of water, and with taking care of babies, it's even harder. That might be part of the solution.

[ny biker]

I would add that drinking a lot of water is an important companion to increasing the fiber in your diet. Fiber needs water to work.

And I would also add that this is totally a topic of conversation in my family. My sister had major hemorrhoid problems after one of her kids was born. Nonetheless she was back on the bike in a short time, thanks to the sitz baths.

[Grog]

Lots and lots of water.

Lots and lots of fiber.

I've never had to do the hot baths thank god. But I'll remember that one.

[indigoiis]

I gots em. Ouch! Sometimes I don't even want to ride. That and tailbone issues. Nice!

I have been taking 2 tbsp of apple cider vinegar (buy it unfiltered - preferably with the mother - at the health food store) mixing with 1/4 cup welch's grape juice, 1/4 cup apple juice, a squeeze of lemon juice, and (gulp) 1/2 cup of prune juice, balance with water every morning now for about a month. It has really worked to reduce the hemerhoids. Also it helped to reduce swelling in my gums (what I originally took it for.) The prune juice is just good fiber. But be careful - start small.

For topical, I use witch hazel straight, or tea tree oil straight, on a cotton ball.

Coat with prep H.

On long rides, I slather on clear, non-irritating girly gel. It helps a lot.

[alpinerabbit]

the diet, avoid pressure, personal hygiene and the cream are a good start.
And if all else fails, there's surgery.

[Tuckervill]

ah, but that long glass of water at bedtime hits the bladder around 3 hours later!


Eat lots of veggies and fruit.

I didn't have that problem when I was a young women (when I had the 'rhoids), but as I've got older, a glass of water before bed DOES become an issue.

Karen