Hemroids

[countrycoffeehouse]

Ok First I know this is a yucky topic..we all can talk about poop and blood but these little buggers are still a tad taboo. I am about the most open person I know and I hate the thought of having a doctor look at my back end.. after 4 kids I am comfortable enough with the whole girl area.. but that back area is uncharted territory for even myself.. I wipe it and wash it.. that said here is my questions

What do you do that works to help with them?
Have you had surgery? How was that? Did they come back?
What about fissures, do you have one and what do you do about it?

Please note that I am in a huge out of control flare with no end in sight for 3-6 months due to know insurance. My hemroids are hard and large and they bleed a ton, I also have a fissure that is developed.. and yes I had to look with a mirror and it horrified me and I even looked away.. YUCK.

 

[afman]

i have the darn things to. mine are internal and they have been bleeding a good bit lately. i have been bleeding for about a week and half but not enough to make my blood count drop to bad. i use some preparation h cooling gels works well putting the fire out and controling the itching. they doctor also prescribed some suppostories to help with them

 

[Walt]

more on hemmies...

Hi All,
Sorry to hear of your suffering.
I'm afraid it is all too common with IBD.
(no surprise, considering all the traffic back there)

Here is a link to a recent discussion on hemorrhoids:
http://www.crohnsforum.com/showthread.php?t=11642
It might be a bit tricky to search on them, as I see many spellings and misspellings online.

I hope you find some relief,
be well,
Walt