Greeting’s all!!!
I had my baby 2 and 1 week ago (was induced and in labor dor 24hrs but ended up in a c-section). In the hospital they gave me a lot of stool softners and due to that I got diareah. I came home after the 4 days in the hospital and everything I ate I ended up with a bowel movement. Well, due to that I now have internal hemorrhoids. MY GOD they are horrible and so painfullll!!! Even my vaginal area hurts at times. Has anyone experienced that vaginal pain also or is it just me (usually after bowel movements)? And are you cured or still with the hemorrhoids? What did you use or do? PLEASE HELP!! I can’t stand this discomfort anymore and what worries me the most is the vaginal preassure (pain at times).

Anxiosly awaiting for a responce!!!

For the past few days I have been experiencing painful symptoms that follow all of the hallmarks of hemorrhoids. I have burning and itching at the rectum and terribly painful bowel movements. I’ve seen many programs online that claim to offer relief but I am hesitant to try any without a good recommendation first. Thanks for your help guys, I hope I can find an answer soon as this is really brutal!

Sorry for the many questions on hemorrhoids!

So my doc’s appointment got moved back to next week to look at my PROLAPSED hemorrhoid. Till then I am helping my body in the following ways:

- Increase fiber + water intake.
- Avoid going to the john until the "urge" hits. Then I breathe in and out to help avoid straining. I use wipes.
- Adding bioflavoroids (sp?) to diet to strengthen veins.

After starting this home treatment, I notice that when I have "proper" bowel movements (no hard stools, little straining, quick and dirty), I see less blood in the toilet, and less blood when wiping. Also, my hemorrhoid goes back in quicker and easier(shrinking?).

Note: I said "when I have…" I try to have good bowel movements everytime, but occasionally I don’t get enough water, or fiber, etc.

As you may guess, I am not a fan of invasive surgery, hence the home treatment. I research a bit and found that high fiber diets do reduce symptoms, but take a while!

Am I going in the right directions?
P.S I am a college student, so surgery would hinder me a lot, but if it’s the only way, I guess I must.

Also I am sorry if any descriptions gross you out!

Finally, for the medical experts/past experiencers, my hemorrhoid is not painful when it protudes, and when I contract the muscles, it goes back in smoothly. As my diet improves, the amount of blood on my feces decreases.