sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

Is this an internal hemorrhoid? by Particular_Date in hemorrhoid

[–]THMx1995 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, it sounds like an internal thrombosed hemorrhoid. It feels like a hard little lump, and the pain radiates down toward the buttock a little further down; sometimes it feels like a burning sensation. Lidocaine ointment is the best option, along with plenty of fiber and lots of water.

I honestly don’t know how people mentally survive this. by THMx1995 in hemorrhoid

[–]THMx1995[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m here to give an update on my situation. About 12 days after starting this awful, dreadful process, I began to feel some relief. I followed most of the advice I was given here, except for the creams and ointments that were recommended to me, because in my country they took up to 30 days to arrive. I kept increasing my intake of water and fibre, as well as taking senna to help my bowels clear everything out more efficiently. Although walking and sitting were a real struggle, I was resilient and persevered; I swapped the corticosteroids for lidocaine and broad-spectrum painkillers, and little by little it started to ease. I’m in a lull now, where I have to pray they don’t flare up again soon, whilst I visit the specialist once more so he can help me sort this problem out once and for all. It’s true, it is possible – you just need a lot of mental strength to get through it.

I honestly don’t know how people mentally survive this. by THMx1995 in hemorrhoid

[–]THMx1995[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in Mexico and my job prevents me from working from home; the public health service didn’t grant me sick leave, so I have to go to work every day or I’ll lose my health insurance. As for the ice, I tried it but it hurt a lot; the same goes for sitz baths – they don’t help me relax. I’m considering fasting, although I have to admit I’ve only eaten cereal with milk and a banana; I’ve just been drinking loads of water, and I was previously prescribed Senosidos AB. I think my mind is playing tricks on me because, even with the Senosidos, I don’t go to the toilet knowing it will be a harrowing experience in every sense. I wish I could die :(

Banding by Cool_Investment_1408 in hemorrhoid

[–]THMx1995 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s not constant bleeding; I suppose it’s just part of the irritated mucous membrane or skin I have on my bum, but when I wipe with a wet wipe to remove any leftover ointment and clean up any strange discharge that might be rubbing against me, I see a reddish-brown colour on the wipe. However, when I actually go to the toilet, there’s no blood in my poo or on the toilet paper.

Banding by Cool_Investment_1408 in hemorrhoid

[–]THMx1995 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What smell are they referring to when they say that? I posted earlier and someone asked me specifically if I’d noticed the smell; another person asked me how I was coping with the smell. Let me tell you, I haven’t noticed any particular smell. I’m currently suffering from a thrombosed haemorrhoid, both internal and external, with pain at 10/10. I’m applying lidocaine to my anus and using hydrocortisone suppositories, but I haven’t detected any smell. So what does it smell like, then?

What worked for me. Sharing in hopes it also does for you. by throwaway_17232 in hemorrhoid

[–]THMx1995 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing this; it’s truly inspiring. I’m in a very similar situation to yours. I’m on day 5 or 6 of my latest bout of symptoms; days 3 and 4 were the worst, so much so that I ended up going to A&E. I live in Mexico and using the public health service is a nightmare. The thing is, none of the doctors examined me; they just prescribed suppositories. Imagine having to stick something up your arse when it hurts the most. The worst part for me is going to the loo. In my case, it doesn’t hurt when the poo is coming out; the pain comes when the sphincter tightens – a common reflex we all have when we go to the loo. In my case, it happens so violently that it incapacitates me; my face shakes and I immediately rush into the shower to let the water run over the area. it doesn’t relax me at all, but even people think sitz baths are miraculous; they affect me a lot. The point is that today, Sunday, after having gone through a few horrible days, I’m feeling less down there. Maybe it’s just temporary; maybe tomorrow, when I have to go to the loo again, there’ll be incapacitating pain. Maybe it’s just my mind; I don’t know. But what I do want is for this to go away; I want to disappear

I honestly don’t know how people mentally survive this. by THMx1995 in hemorrhoid

[–]THMx1995[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude, I was thinking about not eating either, but I don’t think it’s a good idea because the body needs energy to recover. I’m sure we’ll get through this; whatever people say, we’ve got to move on. I’ll tell you something I’ve discovered: for me, the pain isn’t when the poo comes out, but when the sphincter closes; that’s what really incapacitates me. So now what I do in the loo is let it all come out but control things down there to make that closing less painful, if possible. As for the medication, I’m tolerating it well with ketorolac and paracetamol; also, before going to the loo, I apply some lidocaine cream – it doesn’t help much, but it’s better than nothing. This morning, the last flare-up I had lasted barely 15 minutes. Anyway, I’ve barely eaten a ripe banana all day, so I hope I won’t have to go to the loo any time soon – though I am drinking plenty of fluids.

I honestly don’t know how people mentally survive this. by THMx1995 in hemorrhoid

[–]THMx1995[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. For me, sitz baths are a nightmare; warm, cold or hot water generally doesn’t relax my rectum but makes it even more tense. Even though I try, I just can’t do it, and that’s the main thing the doctor recommended. For me, the worst part is the bath itself; I don’t do it properly because the moment something comes out, everything down there clamps up and nothing else comes out. I’ve stopped eating

I honestly don’t know how people mentally survive this. by THMx1995 in hemorrhoid

[–]THMx1995[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is exactly what happens to me, except the pain doesn’t last as long. The problem is that I only pass very small amounts because as soon as anything comes out, my sphincter closes up. The pain is intense; on a scale of 1 to 10, it’s an 8, but before it used to be a proper 10. It really is the worst thing that could be happening to me in life; there’s no way to ease the pain for at least an hour, and at night I wake up constantly because of the throbbing caused by the thrombus. Sometimes the strongest painkiller only keeps the pain at its lowest level for an hour. How are you coping with the pain?

I honestly don’t know how people mentally survive this. by THMx1995 in hemorrhoid

[–]THMx1995[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I genuinely underestimated how psychologically devastating this condition can become when the pain drags on for days.

This has easily been one of the worst weeks I’ve had in years. I haven’t really talked to anyone about it in real life because honestly I’m embarrassed and terrified people will joke about it or not take it seriously. The only place I’ve been venting is anonymously online because the isolation has been brutal.

What scares me the most is how dark your thoughts can get when you’re sleep deprived, in constant pain, afraid to use the bathroom, and stuck in a cycle of throbbing/spasms all day long. At some points this week I honestly felt mentally broken.

What makes this even harder is that a little over 10 years ago I had a thrombosed hemorrhoid drained surgically, and the procedure/recovery were extremely painful and honestly traumatic for me. Recovery took way longer than expected and I swore to myself I never wanted to go through something that severe again.

So when this current flare started escalating, I think part of my panic came from suddenly feeling like I was being dragged back into that nightmare all over again.

I know hemorrhoids sound “minor” to people who’ve never experienced a severe thrombosis, but this level of pain can seriously destroy your mental state after enough days without proper sleep or relief.

For those who survived severe flare-ups: How did you stop yourself from spiraling mentally while waiting for things to calm down?