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So I'm confused. Basically I can't sleep or do anything if I have the urge to poop. But I've been kind of straining/ having a hard time pooping when I do get there. I'm upset bc I wish I could hold it in but my butt won't let me. Like it's 12 am and I HAD to get up and go poop bc the pain was just unbearable at my butt. IT was hurting so bad. Does anyone else have this experience? I'm day 7.
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ParkerB alexis30257
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sounds like your suffering from constipation (when you have to strain or beardown when your having a bowel movement). Constipation can really make a person miserable, unable to get comfortable, always having the sensation of needing to have a bowel moevement but unable to do so. Then when you do have a bowel movement, the stool can be painful in passing through the rectum, and it is generally hard fecal matter. There's many things to consider when dealing with hemorrhoids and constipation:
Diet: get lots of fiber to aid with constipation ( such as apples, bran, fresh vegetables etc. ). Minimize highly constipating founds such as cheese.
Water: keep yourself hydrated.
Exercise: even mild exercise helps keeping things move.
Over the counter: there are a variety of treatments available which help in decreasing the inflammation, relieveing the itch, helping with pain. These include a products such as creams, ointments, or wipes. Some people find relief with sitz baths.
Finally I would suggest that if this problem persists, that you speak with your doctor about your symptoms. Certainly they will want to visually i nspect your anus and do a rectal examination.
Hope you feel well soon.
alexis30257 ParkerB
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thank you! yes..I've been doing all of those things. It's been difficult haha. I had a small enema around two days ago because of it. I've been taking stool softeners hoping that it will get easier. I want to take laxatives I'm just afraid with how my body will react. I'm on my period also so the pain has been pretty unbearable. Also I'm going to the doctor on wednesday
ParkerB alexis30257
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Good that your going to see your doctor. Laxatives & stool softners can have side effect. It is difficult to know how your body will react to them. Some can be quite harsh, causing gas, bloating,cramping, dehydration. Hope you get some relief from the s.softeners you have been taking. Make sure you tell your doctor all the things you have tried on your own and also discuss the degree of pain you have been experiencing. Best of luck, do hope you get some relief soon.
alexis30257 ParkerB
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Yes that's very true!! Thank you!
I wasn't feeling great at all yesterday and I think it was because of the pain killer and the stool softeners I had been taking haha.
ParkerB alexis30257
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Best of luck.