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...