Went for hemmies treatment...

If your gastroenterologist saw internal hemmies at recent scope, he or she should Rx Proctofoam HC, especially if you never tried it before. It is very good for shrinking the hemmies + stopping butt irritation discomfort. RE pelvic floor dysfunction: can you do the Kegel exercise for anal area muscles? If not, PT can definitely help you to strengthen the levator ani muscle group, which impacts on both bladder & bowel functioning. Both my gyn and gastro recommended it to me in 2017 so I attended PT sessions at Med Center where they both practice, during a 3-month period. The muscle exercises taught there really helped me to function much better. I managed to get out of the biofeedback session because I detest having any sensors pasted on my body. You could likely get your PT individualized to eliminate whatever you suspected or know to be unhelpful. Best wishes for you to get reliable attention to your hemmie-related problems; they can really make a person feel hopeless. / Old Hat (38 yrs with left-sided UC; presently in remission taking brandname Colazal)

You're very welcome! Be aware that there is Proctofoam AND Proctofoam HC. Proctofoam is 1% hydrocortisone; whereas Proctofoam HC contains both 1% hydrocortisone + 1% Pramoxine, an analgesic. So the HC helps to relieve discomfort as well as to shrink the hemmies. Sometimes one has to insist, even to pharmacy staff, that these are 2 different products, in order to get the HC version. They may only keep Proctofoam at hand on their shelves, so that they will have to order Proctofoam HC from their supplier to fill an Rx for it. But it's worth waiting an extra day or two to get the most helpful med! / Old Hat (38 yrs with left-sided UC; presently in remission taking brandname Colazal)