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Shezamumof3
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Topic: TMI Question here... Posted: 21 November 2007 at 10:04pm |
I think I have hemmorhoids, was constipated tonight and it was so sore to go and when I stood up it felt like there was a soccor ball up my butt!!(sorrryy but thats how it felt) I didnt see if there was blood but Im sure there was
What can I do to relieve the swelling at home? Ive heard baths are good, my mum said a hor flannel aswell.,
I'll have to go to the chemist and get some cream for them I think.
They so suck 
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BellaBoo
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Posted: 21 November 2007 at 10:21pm |
I think I may have them too but very mild. I bought the cream over the internet to save me from embarrasment! It is called anusol- nice name huh
Start the Kiwicrush or benefibre to stop them getting worse. I have not been constipated at all but think the pressure has caused them. Ahh, another joy of pregnancy!
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Kels
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Posted: 21 November 2007 at 10:28pm |
A cold flannel will help relieve the swelling. A hot flannel will make it worse. I heard that cream is really good too from patients at work who swear by it. Kiwicrush is great for the bowels. I hope you are feeling better soon chick
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Freesia
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Posted: 22 November 2007 at 6:45am |
Also make sure that you're drinking plenty of water.
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Snickerdoodle
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Posted: 22 November 2007 at 7:02am |
Kiwicrush are the best! Especially as it's so hot.
Hope they clear up soon
What is with all these things no one EVER tells you about pregnancy?! Hemorrhoids, leaky nips, swabs in places we don't want swabs, placenta delivery...
It's almost enough to put you off
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ElfsMum
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Posted: 22 November 2007 at 7:11am |
as i said in other post ask your midwife..she made sure i got the right stuff for pregnancy and can write a script..it's embarrassing to talk about but she didn't even bat an eyelid.. and lets face it she'll be seeing a lot more of me in the not too distant future:)
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ShellandBella
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Posted: 22 November 2007 at 1:54pm |
Yup, haemarrhoids are a pain in the arse alright (no pun intended  ). I had them REALLY bad, and mine got worse as I got bigger with the pressure of bubs pushing 'down there'. And I still have them. I think I will just have to put up with them until I'm finished having babies and then get them removed
But, if you can clear them up at this early stage and keep on top of any constipation by taking metamucil or equivalent, you should be fine.
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MissCandice
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Posted: 22 November 2007 at 4:14pm |
yup as my mum said for labour, you leave your dignity at the door and pick it up on your way out..
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peachy
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Posted: 22 November 2007 at 4:23pm |
I had wicked heamaroids during pregnancy and then they got worse after labour and pushing  !
Now they are shocking, I need to go to the docs and get mine sorted out! Definately take benefibre, it works wonders!!
No one told me about these lovely things that happen because of pregnancy
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ElfsMum
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Posted: 22 November 2007 at 4:24pm |
i read it in my book and as i was lucky enough to have one before pregnancy doc said it will get worse..lucky me..but the cream (ultraproct or something? ) is great..
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Posted: 22 November 2007 at 9:01pm |
Protosedyl is hydrocortisone creme that shrinks the haemorrhoids (sp?) and reduces the pain. You can buy it from the chemist (about $30) and it is safe to use in pregnancy.
Hate the haemorrhoids! Wait until after you have pushed that baby out!
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