Piles/ Hemorrhoids (might be TMI for some)

**tanni_83** · 30-04-2006 13:15

well..here goes my dignity

i have had Hemorrhoids since before elise was born (so while i was pregnant) ive had it for about 16mths now (i know not a pretty thought) and nothing i do can get rid of them. ive been to the drs about it and all she does is gets me to use that rectonole (sp?) cr@p from the chemist, yet when i speak to other ppl about it they tell me they get something prescribed from their dr and their problem is gone within a week or so, where as rectonole is only over the counter stuff and i still have the problem!!!

honeslty every toilet visit is like child birth

(this said in not too scared about the the next birth i have lol)

i think im ready to get myself a new dr!! what do u think i should do?
ive also been told (by other woman not the dr) to take plenty of salty baths but thats impossible as we dont have a tub, just a shower recess!

all / any help is totally appreciated!

thanks in advance, tanni

**Rockett** · 30-04-2006 16:01

Before DD I used to work in a pharmacy and had many customers get an ointment called Proctosedyl,which apparently works wonders.It's a steriod/anaesthetic ointment,and I think it's (from memory) around $20.
I'm pretty sure you can now just buy it over the counter after speaking to the pharmacist about it.Also if your pregnant I don't think you can use it.
Good luck! Oh and increase your fibre intake if you aren't already.

**tanni_83** · 30-04-2006 16:37

thanks for that. ill take a trip to the chemist tomorrow and have a chat to someone about it. i will fix this problem yet!!!

well i hope so anyways

**porridge** · 30-04-2006 19:57

awww Tanni - hope it works for you... I've been having the same problem for about a week now (PAIN!!) My husband got me Proctosedyl from the chemist for $13.50 (I haven't been game to try it yet). the chemist also recommended a stool softener...
good luck