stringy
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Post by stringy on Jul 13, 2017 15:43:20 GMT -6
Sooo...
Ever since having P over a year ago I've had some hemorrhoid issues. Not constant but pretty routinely. It's pretty annoying and gross. When would one speak to their doctor about this?
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sarenu
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Post by sarenu on Jul 13, 2017 15:59:05 GMT -6
Do you take fiber regularly?
I've found it keeps these issues under control.
If it's happening a lot, I would make an appountment.
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tj
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Post by tj on Jul 13, 2017 17:24:01 GMT -6
Have you been doing otc stuff? Witch hazel, tuck's pads, prep H? Taking colace or miralax or chia seeds daily should help too. And as always, plenty of water.
If ^^that stuff^^ doesn't work, then I would make an appt. And don't be embarrassed or nervous to talk to a dr about it. It's normal, it happens to a lot of people, and it's totally ok.
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rugger
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Post by rugger on Jul 13, 2017 17:34:55 GMT -6
Witch hazel helped my occasional flare ups after A was born.
I agree with TJ; try OTC things first, and they aren't working, then check in with your Dr.
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rockies
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Post by rockies on Jul 13, 2017 17:51:03 GMT -6
I had more issues after my first than my second kid, but I've been a little more proactive and added more fiber/water to my diet. Also, I found Mother's Love rhoid balm to be essentially magic for flare ups.
If they are bothering you and nothing is helping or tired of trying everything, talk to your doctor.
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stringy
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Post by stringy on Jul 13, 2017 18:30:19 GMT -6
Witch hazel is what's in tucks pds right? I have those and they are soothing but don't seem to heal any sooner or anything. Are they supposed to?
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mc13
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Post by mc13 on Jul 13, 2017 19:43:51 GMT -6
Same issues here. Witch hazel works for soothing but they're pretty much there all the time for me. Only uncomfortable every once in a while but I should probably talk to my doc about it. Womp womp.
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stringy
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Post by stringy on Jul 13, 2017 19:52:31 GMT -6
Are there things docs can do besides surgery? Cuz that sounds fun and all but...
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rockies
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Post by rockies on Jul 13, 2017 20:01:01 GMT -6
my doc just mentioned surgery as an option, so I'm not sure.
And for real the Mother's love stuff is magic and I find that it heals so much faster (like within 1 day discomfort is mostly gone). I got a sample at my local crunchy baby store and seeked it out during my pregnancy.
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tj
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Post by tj on Jul 13, 2017 20:16:05 GMT -6
Are there things docs can do besides surgery? Cuz that sounds fun and all but... Yes |
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stringy
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Post by stringy on Jul 13, 2017 20:22:26 GMT -6
Are there things docs can do besides surgery? Cuz that sounds fun and all but... Yes ..... |
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tj
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Post by tj on Jul 13, 2017 20:59:35 GMT -6
I'm not a butt Dr. But surely an actual dr has more info and access to rx strength meds and such. |
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nikkipal
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Post by nikkipal on Jul 14, 2017 7:57:46 GMT -6
Waxelene helps me when I have issues. And yes, a doc can prescribe stronger meds (like a higher dose steroid cream).
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