Topic: please offer any advice!!

I am 31, 115lbs. 3 kids...healthy mom, who had a bad run with strep this winter (4 times in 6 weeks, 5 antibiotics later and I am miserable)  I have had an uncomfortable bum for 4 weeks.  At first I just assumed it was a hemorrhoid and took care to treat it carefully...now I am in tears EVERY time I have a B.M. and am uncomfortable the rest of the day (but manageable).  I am not one to complain about pain, I had 2 natural childbirths and a c-section.  I have increased fiber, been on probiotics due to the antibiotics, and jog 1-2 miles, 3 times a week.  I have talked to the doc's office over the phone and they told me to wait another week.  My main concern is the HORRIFIC pain during B.M.  Suggestions, something I am missing, anything!  Thank you for this forum!!!!  Oh, been using tucks pads, prep H, keeping clean and dry, no itching, blugging around the anus that is PAINFUL to the touch...

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Re: please offer any advice!!

Hi Swissmiss, and sorry about the late reply.
First of all, don't panic. Imagine yourself in 3 weeks from now. I sure you have dealt with pain before, you had 3 childbirths. Don't worry, pain will go soon. JUst hang in htere until the meeting with your doctor.
Now, lets concentrate of the number one problem: pain. Go to the first Chinese pharmacy and buy a laxative for hemroids (something like this one). This will enable a smooth stool, thus lowering the pressure on that area.  Eat more vegetables. Do not eat meat, at least one week or so. This type of disease requires a good strict diet. I recommend 2-3 bananas daily and some products made of chestnuts (like chestnut oil, or related). Take hot baths.
This will get you going until your meeting with the doctor, which is very important. Listen to him carefully and follow all his instructions. If you feel like you also need some little extra, check our hemorrhoid treatment page.