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MrsS2005
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The dreaded "H" word
It seems that pregnancy symptoms, like bad things, come in 3s. Yesterday my heartburn returned and I started having Braxton Hicks. Today, it seems I have hemorrhoids.  Probably TMI, but I went to the bathroom and there was blood when I wiped (definitely not vaginal bleeding). Every time I wiped there was some more blood. Now my rear end kind of burns. 
I called my doctor's office and was told I can take Preparation H and a warm bath. For those who have had hemorrhoids, what did you take? Did it work? How quickly did you get some relief? Did they come back again?
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Re: The dreaded "H" word
I don't have them, but I've read many people recommending tucks pads..
but I'd also like to recommend that you increase your water and veggie/fiber consumption...
I was very careful to maintain a diet super-high in fiber and water when I was constipated in the 2nd trimester, and it worked out very well. never had a dreaded 'H', and never had to take any medication to resolve my 'problem'....
HTH
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| Posted 9/16/08 4:46 PM |
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hmm8191
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Re: The dreaded "H" word
I'm glad you're intelligent enough to realize that was what was happening to you. A few weeks back I ended up in Labor & Delivery because I didn't know where/why I was bleeding. I'm a dope!
Tucks or preparation H pads work wonder. You might also want to consider taking fiber every day. I take Metamucil every morning and it really helps. Make sure you're staying hydrated too...and take your time when you go #2!
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| Posted 9/16/08 5:16 PM |
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MrsS2005
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Re: The dreaded "H" word
Posted by wannabemom
I don't have them, but I've read many people recommending tucks pads..
but I'd also like to recommend that you increase your water and veggie/fiber consumption...
I was very careful to maintain a diet super-high in fiber and water when I was constipated in the 2nd trimester, and it worked out very well. never had a dreaded 'H', and never had to take any medication to resolve my 'problem'....
HTH
More TMI, but if I were constipated, I'd pretty much expect to get hemorrhoids. I haven't been constipated since the very beginning. In fact, I tend to have the opposite problem almost daily. That's why I was  when I saw blood on the toilet paper. I must have a very sensitive behind. 
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| Posted 9/16/08 5:48 PM |
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hmm8191
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Re: The dreaded "H" word
Posted by MrsS2005
More TMI, but if I were constipated, I'd pretty much expect to get hemorrhoids. I haven't been constipated since the very beginning. In fact, I tend to have the opposite problem almost daily. That's why I was when I saw blood on the toilet paper. I must have a very sensitive behind.
If it makes you feel any better I am exactly the same way. NEVER been constipated either. I'm super regular.
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| Posted 9/16/08 5:56 PM |
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monkeybride
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Re: The dreaded "H" word
I'm on a prescription cream right now and so far it's doing NOTHING!
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| Posted 9/16/08 6:26 PM |
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Lucky
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Re: The dreaded "H" word
I had them after giving birth. Tucks pads helped and so did the sitz bath with just warm water.
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| Posted 9/16/08 7:59 PM |
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Heather617
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Re: The dreaded "H" word
Posted by Lucky
I had them after giving birth. Tucks pads helped and so did the sitz bath with just warm water.
ITA...For me the sitz bath is the only thing that helps. Although I am still dealing with them 8 months PP
Message edited 9/16/2008 9:21:32 PM.
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| Posted 9/16/08 9:21 PM |
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headoverheels
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Re: The dreaded "H" word
i had them as well... i never used anything like tucks but i do use sensitive baby wipes instead of toilet paper which is much more soothing, and helps me to heal faster (i am prone to them and got them before being PG).
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| Posted 9/16/08 11:03 PM |
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