This is so embarrassing but here goes....

I never had this problem until just the last couple of weeks. I had developed some hemmrhoids. **big blush** Painful rhoids. I have a hard time walking/sitting. Its really embarrassing. Why did I have developed these now?? Could it be WLS related?? Anyone else get these after having WLS?? I am so afraid to "go" because its like shooting glass out my rear. Sorry...TMI.... So I will hold it until I really really really can't hold it in any more. I know that is not good either but I can't deal with the pain of "going". I am using medicated wipes as well as generic rhoid cream. I have been dealing with this for the last couple of weeks. I finally admitted it was rhoids and just started using the wipes and cream 2 days ago (today being day 2) I feel so stupid for admitting this and asking but maybe someone can join the blushing boat with me and fess up so I don't feel like a freak. I just don't understand how they just appear....My stools are normal. I haven't been having constipation at all. ***BLUSH**** Any help or support would be very much welcomed cuz I do feel like a freak right now. Thanks gang! Love, Erin

You can develop "roids" from any type of straining. Are you doing weight lifting or any heavy lifting? I don't know what else may cause them, but I'm sure there are other things. Break down and talk to your doctor. He will probably prescribe stool stoftner (so is not so painful to go) and a steroidal creme that will help more the other-the-counter medication. Don't be embarrassed. I'm sure it is nothing your doctor hasn't heard before. It is something everyone deals with at one time or another. The main thing is to get treatment for comfort and before you do get constipated from holding it. Hope this helps, Sherry

Well, welcome to the "rhoid" club!! Most of our members are "anonymous" for reasons that I don't have to go into!! LOL You poor, poor, baby!! They "hurt" don't they? I'm glad that you finally "admitted" what they were and are trying to do something. I agree that you should talk with your doctor, but in the meantime, I personally like the "suppositories" (blush, blush,) better than the cream. I also use aloe vera which is very soothing and seems to speed healing. I have no idea why you are having them now, unless you are doing some type of heavy lifting, but pretty much "anything" can cause them. Pregnant women get them a lot because of the extra "pressure"!! Do talk to your doctor and know that they will get better eventually!!! Love and Hugs, "Anonymous"

Hey Sweetie - Glad you came out of the closet, LOL! I think you would be surprised at how thoroughly common hemmorhoids are! My friends and I all have them from pregnancy and childbirth. We all complain to one another. When I have a flare up (usually from straining/constipation) I use the suppositories for a few days/soak in warm tub, use gentle wipes, and that usually does the trick. I've heard some people have them "lanced." Not sure what that is but the cure sounds more painful than the condition! Good Luck! Hugs, Sandy

Hey Erin, Never had 'em but lots of people do! Certainly no need to feel like a freak. And don't you know by now that we talk about EVERYTHING here? Feel better soon, sounds like you got lots of good advice. ~Sue

Thanks ladies. The funny thing is that I never got them with any of my pregnancies then all of a sudden...Whoomp! There it is! LOL....I had a call into my PCP (who is usually good at returning calls...never got back to me) so they finally just simmered down. Thank you for all of your advice. I guess its a problem that will be dealt with as it comes. I will give them hell though the next time I see them. But my behind is doing better. I just kept up with the cream, wipes and a warm bath soak. I still have them but they are not sore and inflamed like the last couple of weeks. Thanks again everyone. You're great! Erin