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Haemorrhoidectomy Hell

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gemma_1983
gemma_1983

I had grade 4 haemorrhoids and skin tags removed Thursday & wish I hadn't had it done! I've never experienced pain like it and that's saying something concidering I've had many ops before that were alot more major! The pain I can't even describe apart from the extreme burning! All I was given was paracetamol and ibruprofen that haven't even touched it and lactalose. Going to go Drs tomorrow as can't go on like this! When I open my bowels I'm literally crying with the pain and it's the smallest of poos I've seen come out of me! I shower my bottom after and warm bath if fiancé home but it's only a short fix. Anyone help me? I'll take any suggestions xx

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  • Nezbug
    Nezbug gemma_1983

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    First. I felt this exact way for 12 days after surgery. But I promise it gets better. My biggest relief for the burning was sitting in a hot bath. When the water got too cold, I redid more hot water I stayed in there for about 30 minutes. And then after I used numbing cream on it and that made it bareable. (Along with taking narcotics). The burning comes from the open wound. I had 5, grade 3 hems (ranging from 1cm to 1 inch) and the doctor said the burning will stop once all the incisions heal. The more that removed the longer it'll take. But I promise it gets better. I'm just shy of 2 months post op. And I still have 3 incisions not fully healed. It burns after pooping but only for like 10 minutes. 

    • Nezbug
      Nezbug gemma_1983

      Posted

      It's just a lidocaine hemmrhiod cream I got at a pharmacy. 

    • gemma_1983
      gemma_1983 Nezbug

      Posted

      I'm confused as you said lidocaine cream first then said any without it?x

    • sez123
      sez123 Nezbug

      Posted

      I have the same issue of unhealed wounds

      I’m gojng in next Monday he said he may need do a curette of the wound so it finally heals.  I still have pain just before the bm and do feel very achy after

      So over this!!!

  • mary90364
    mary90364 gemma_1983

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    Hi Gemma, I had the same as you which I found out last week after seeing my doctor after my operation. He told me my operation was really bad. I got lactulose and fybogel for BM which worked for me but the BM were still sore but after two weeks less painfull. For pain I was given paracetomal and dihydrocodeine for pain which worked. Where was your operation done? Hope this helps you.
    • gemma_1983
      gemma_1983 mary90364

      Posted

      It was done in Eastbourne. I just can't deal with this pain it's so intense and exhausting sad

  • sez123
    sez123 gemma_1983

    Posted

    Gemma hang in there

    Keep your stool soft as ever. It’ll heal faster

    Try and get some GTN fissure ointment.  It’ll speed things up but drawing blood flow to the area and heal you quicker.   

    It does get better. I promise you that. 

    • sez123
      sez123 gemma_1983

      Posted

      In Australia it’s called rectogesic 

      Gtn is glyceryl trinitrate.   It’s basically medication used for the heart but in ointment form.   Once u put it on it gets absorbed thru the anus and increases blood flow to the area

      Where do u live??   I’m sure you can source the ointment but maybe called something else

      Just make sure it has 2% gtn in it

    • gemma_1983
      gemma_1983 sez123

      Posted

      I'm seeing my doctor tomorrow so will ask him. I'm in the uk in a town called Eastbourne x

    • gemma_1983
      gemma_1983 sez123

      Posted

      I managed to get it on prescription but it says to insert into me, don't think that's possible!!x

    • sez123
      sez123 gemma_1983

      Posted

      Hi Gemma. Initially it will def be too sore to insert it internally.  Just put it externally for now.  It does get absorbed regardless.  You will get a headache and increased heart rate within mins of it.    The headache and heart rate aren’t anything to worry abt tho 

      They don’t last long for me anyway.  Hope the same for you 

      Xx

    • gemma_1983
      gemma_1983 sez123

      Posted

      Thank u yes I did notice that bizarre considering its on my bottom to do that! How long til u think I can manage internally?xx
    • sez123
      sez123 gemma_1983

      Posted

      Try In a few days. Even if u have to inch yr way in day by day 

      I used my pinky to put it in 

      Or I’ve read you can use a cotton bud to insert it. That’s pretty thin 

      Although don’t push ur luck as the skin in that area is very sensitive so not force it.    External will be just fine too 

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