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I'm in pain

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JustKasey
JustKasey

I have haemorrhoids/anal fissure and I am too scared to go to the doctor!

My first issue was back in June. I had trouble for a few weeks on and off, changed my diet and things started to go okay. I had slight pain during BM but nothing major and eventually the pain went away, the bleeding stopped and everything was fine for a few weeks... Until this weekend!

It is my fault. I was on a weekend away and we did a lot of walking. I held it in and when I found a toilet, I didn't take my time and really forced myself to go as I didn't want to hold anyone up. So the next day and today it is bad. I couldn't fully empty my bowel due to the pain and sitting is very uncomfortable. The dull ache is spreading into my vagina? 

I read that witch hazel is good to help with the pain, has anyone tried this?

I've been using Rectinol ointment and using baby wipes instead of toilet paper (except this weekend).

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  • natasha54195
    natasha54195 JustKasey

    Posted

    When I had my fissure I have sitz bath with coconut oil and Epsom salts hot water 

    Laxido x 1 am and pm

    Retogestic cream you get of the gp

    Even now I soak in the sitz bath 

    Bert bees lip balm peppermint one works wonders!

    • JustKasey
      JustKasey natasha54195

      Posted

      Thanks Natasha. I got some Rectogesic ointment as recommended by the pharmacist yesterday, I am already feeling better today. I will continue to apply ointment and try the Sitz bath
  • natasha54195
    natasha54195 JustKasey

    Posted

    Keep your stools soft i take laxido twice a day 

    Lots of water

    If pain too much when going toilet poop in the sitz bath . Then refill and bathe 

    Helped for me at the worst times !

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