Yeah, I know it's gross, but...

Is anyone having a problem with hemmorhoids due to diahrreaha (sp?) and/or constipation? I seem to be having that problem in the last few days and needless to say, it's pretty annyoing. On a brighter note though, I'm finally under 200! Well, I'm at 199, but hey, it's under 200 so woo-hoo! Leslie

I did about three weeks post op, but not now.

Congratulations on your latest milestone, Leslie! You are doing great! (Sorry about the latest issue though!) Joy -53 lbs

Leslie, Are you on an Iron supplement??? Happy thoughts, Va Was/Am/Wannabe 232/172/130

I only take Iron once a month when I have my period. That's what my doctor told me to do. Leslie

Leslie, My doc put me on a Rx Iron supplement about 2 months ago. It causes the problems you describe. Taking my herbs 2X a day, increasing my fiber intake and increasing my fluids seems to help a bit. I take the herbal supplement Mullein which is great for this particular problem. You can buy it here vitaminlife.com/product-exec/product_id/4955. Good luck!! Happy thoughts, Va Was/Am/Wannabe 232/171/130

Thanks for the info Virginia! Leslie

VA, is Mullein good for constipation or diarreha? I am still having a terrible problem with diarreha and hemmoroids, have been since surgery. I take Colace once a day and still have problems! Help! And how can you get all that fiber in when we have to get the protein in first? What are you eating day to day? Thanks! M.

Reenie, Yes Mullein is not only a good source of fiber but when the body breaks it down it has healing properties for hemorrhoids and irritations to the stomach and intestines. I also take 2X daily a veggie and fruit supplement for fiber and nutrients. The first one is called Nature's Way Orchard Fruits located here: vitaminlife.com/product-exec/product_id/29889 The second is called Garden Veggies located here: vitaminlife.com/product-exec/product_id/29888 So far these 3 things have really helped with the constipation and the subsequent hemorrhoid flare up the constipation caused. Hope this helps!! Va

Leslie: Yup, as a matter of fact, my surg was 3/29/04 and I've had MAJOR issues the past two weeks. But it all came to an end (I hope!) last Thursday, they had to do a minor outpt surgury and LANCE three of them for me. Nothing worked, not Tucks, not Prep-H, NOTHING, not even home remedies everyone was telling me about. One BM and I couldn't sit/stand/move without wanting to DIE. Pretty tough stuff, that's for sure! NOT FUN, NOT COOL, NOT FUNNY at all! So I think it's just something us "Marchers" are going through at this phase. I'm thrilled that you're under 200! I hope to be there VERY soon myself! That is such a HUGE thing for me, as I haven't seen it since 1995! Take care! Kim 312/219/175