I think I am pregnant…what should I do to help with internal hemorrhoids?
I had a baby last November and since I have given birth I have had internal hemorrhoids. I have had a colonoscopy and that is what they said it was. I was drinking the powder metamucil and that was working well. I think I am pregnant again because I very recently got very constipated again. I am hesitant to use the powder metamucil because of the aspertame if I am pregnant. I am wondering if the citrucel tablets are safe to use during pregnancy or flax seed? Or, does anybody else have suggestions?
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angie (68)
Congratulations on your pregnancy! Best wishes for you and your family! Now, as for the hemorrhoids question. . .
There’s a lot you can do to help with hemorrhoids before even getting to the question of supplements. First, make sure you’re getting a decent amount of walking in per day. Thirty minutes once a day of walking, along with getting up and walking around a bit every two hours, can really help with hemorrhoids.
Second, make sure you’re getting between 25 and 30 grams of dietary fiber through fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains and beans before looking into supplements. If you can get that much dietary fiber, you might not need them, and you’ll be getting great nutrition besides. Don’t forget to drink enough water!
Third, if you do need a fiber supplement, flax seed or psyllium seed should both be fine. Check to make sure they don’t have any additives. Fiber itself doesn’t get into your bloodstream, so it doesn’t directly affect the baby. The aspartame in Metamucil is just there to make it taste more appealing, not to perform any actual function.
Hope that helps!
bytheway Im really poignant to hear your problem. hemorrhoids is quite widespread nowadays. to tell you the truth my girl friend has the same problem with you. he tried a lots of remedies and only one seems to solved his illness. That is venapro. search for it on internet to know more about it or you can visit this site http://doiop.com/venapros/ it has some news and information about hemoroids. this is what i suggest to you since ihave already ran accross someone that has good review about it.
good luck
how are you Well before giving a try anything else you might want to look for alternative treatment of hemorrhoids. some treatment are really uncomfortable not to mention very painful and embarrasing. Some also can damage the skin. my boy friend have the same illness as you and venapro solve the problem. visit the website http://doiop.com/hemoroids/ to know your alternatives. it has some information and current news about hemorrhoids there. but whatever you decide, you should do it as soon as possible. bytheway as the old saying goes, an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of a cure. Prevention of hemorrhoids includes drinking more fluids, eating more dietary fiber (such as fruits, vegetables and cereals high in fiber), exercising, practicing better posture, and reducing bowel movement strain and time. Wearing tight clothing and underwear may also contribute to irritation and poor muscle tone in the region and promote hemorrhoid development. hope you will be fine