Do I still need stool softeners (my hm has gone)

Posted 6 years ago, 4 users are following.

alizee86

After 3 weeks of pain, frustration, sadness and PATIENCE, my two hm are pretty much gone (one was originally thrombosed). I am still applying ointment and taking stool softeners 2x a day but was wondering if these were still necessary now? Maybe as a precautionary measure? I don’t want them to come back!!! Thank you

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mary90364 alizee86

Posted 6 years ago

I would stop the stool softener but check with your surgeon.
Are you getting an appointment with my surgeon for him to check that everything is okay ?
Where was your operation?
- alizee86 mary90364
  
  Posted 6 years ago
  
  I didn’t have an operation
- mary90364 alizee86
  
  Posted 6 years ago
  
  Make sure you eat a high fibre diet then and drink lots of water.
sharen69350 alizee86

Posted 6 years ago

I take 3 stool softeners daily. I’ve been doing this for years. I’m curious what others do, too!

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