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1 posts on this thread and the last post was on March 21st, 2007 5:22 PM
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alisonelecia - March 21st, 2007 2:57 PM
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Hi Ladies, I'm not close to postpartum yet, only 16w, but I thought I would come to you all for help since I've noticed closely related posts in the past. The thing is, I think I may have hemorrhoids. I'm so embarassed about it and don't know what to do. It is really bad at night and so itchy. I did some reading online today but I don't know what's safe to use as a remedy while pregnant. Also, is this normal to get so early on? I know they're a common result of delivery, but I don't know if anyone else got them during pregnancy. I don't have anyone I can talk to about this, and was hoping someone could help. I am currently moving, so I wont have access to a bathtub for another month, so that's not really an option for relief. I was wondering if I should try the Tucks pads or one of the creams. If some of you can let me know what worked for you, I would really appreciate it. Oh, and one last thing, I'm not constipated, and from a brief glance this morning, it looks like it's external (not internal). Thank you and congrats to all of you!

Lala - March 21st, 2007 5:22 PM

First of all, hemmorroids are VERY common during pregnancy. Secondly, just use a mirror and take a good look: it's your bottom after all! It's okay! If you have rounded buldges at your rectum, I'd say hemmorroids. I got my first one at about 15 weeks. Thirdly, don't be embarrassed; ask your doc or nurse what to do. MANY pregnant women have them. It's okay, really. TAKE CARE!