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Posted 11/30/2011 6:44 AM (GMT 0)
so this one has me a bit perplexed : i've been dealing with a little flair-lite the last month or so - nothing major, just the usual stuff i.e., increased frequency, a little blood , and urgency/looseness - so this morning began with some stingy pain in the butt, just figured i ate something that caused a little irritation - still there this evening only but more stingy than this am - time for a little digital exploration ........ and ..... WHAT THE ????? A HEMMY  ????

in my 50+ years, i've had maybe two - first one was from major constipation from what i don't recall, and the second was from too many squats with too much weight at the gym - both common causes - both were short lived once the cause was addressed -

but this one i'm at a loss - definately no straining involved lately !

so what gives ?

Posted 11/30/2011 12:59 PM (GMT 0)
If I'm going to the bathroom a little more than usual sometimes that seems to aggravate mine and makes them more visible. Its strange the things that can make them pop up. I have to be careful lifting anything heavy. Hope the irritation lessens quickly for you.
Posted 11/30/2011 7:51 PM (GMT 0)
I have had them and I've also dealt with fissures. It seems to be par for the course with this illness. It's always such a downer when you're dealing with these problems on top of UC but it seems like we all have them. I didn't expect this topic to be about hemmies.
Posted 12/1/2011 5:49 PM (GMT 0)
thanks for your thoughts - it is a pain that it's one more thing to add to our already long list of challenges to deal with !

anyone have any good treatment options ? preferably natural and if it involves watching football and drinking beer (or at least soaking in it) that would be even better !
Posted 12/1/2011 7:38 PM (GMT 0)
Soaking in a warm bath helps. I also have some cream that has a numbing agent in it also. That helps tons. Your GI should be able to prescribe you something or have some samples.
Posted 12/1/2011 7:54 PM (GMT 0)
What does a fissure feel like
Posted 12/1/2011 11:34 PM (GMT 0)
at first I was thinking "what does this have to do with roid rage"? and then I realized you meant HEMMORHOID rage! LOL :)

my daughter has one right now and she has a colostomy bag! go figure~!
Posted 12/1/2011 11:47 PM (GMT 0)
Fissures are extremely painful. It feels like squeezing lemon into a cut on your behind.

MustLoveDogs, HAHA, I didn't get the roid rage until you just spelled it out. I must be very dense. I kept thinking steroids.
Posted 12/2/2011 12:01 AM (GMT 0)

notsosicklygirl said...
Fissures are extremely painful. It feels like squeezing lemon into a cut on your behind.

MustLoveDogs, HAHA, I didn't get the roid rage until you just spelled it out. I must be very dense. I kept thinking steroids.

Nope thats me- Ive gritted my teeth so much I chipped a tooth.
Posted 12/2/2011 1:19 AM (GMT 0)
when i had roids, i used Balmex cream religiously. obviously, it doesn't cure them but it's very soothing. it's a diaper cream you find with baby stuff in the drugstore and has vitamin e in it.it's very gentle. my grandma recommends sticking the cream up your butt and moving your finger around. i haven't tried this because my butthole is usually too sore when i have roids. if you can do that though, it'll probably work better- you know, from the inside out. i got them from straining so much so i'm not sure why yours are coming back.
Posted 12/2/2011 9:11 AM (GMT 0)
thanks again for the replies and suggestions -
bgirl: i'll try the balmex cream - not sure i'll try the grandma method tho :-)
sherbear: i'll try the soak - just don't tell anyone - guys DON'T take baths -
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