Piles/Hemorrhoids lots of mucus.

[BikerMatt]

For a couple of months now i've had lot's of clear watery mucus when wiping after a bowel movement with no blood. Since Tuesday my bottom has a constant mucus which to be honest is actually making my boxers wet. I had to see my GP in mid Jan about a hernia i have and mentioned it then. He had a look and yep the dreaded finger insertion was done. He couldn't feel anything but gave me some suppositories anyway called proxy something. I only used them for 4 days as it was to uncomfortable. I was using anusol upto and after without much success, i've also tried germoloids with no success. Can anybody recommend anything else that's available over the counter? The only thing i can see preporationH.

I must just add i've been having lots of stomach issues and pain for the last 16 months and i've got to have more tests but they think it's possibly gallbladder. I'm worried it could be a fissure, fistula, abcess, crohns, IBD or something worse.

Cheers

[MyNameIsTerry]

I found suppositories were...crap :biggrin:

What worked best for me was a steroid foam but it's prescription only. You insert the tip and give it a squirt. You get some leakage but it's nothing much and it was the only thing (medication wise) that seemed to do the trick for me when they were bad. The only downside is that now the Pope says I'm going to hell!!! :winks:

I used to get the seeping into underwear too. It feels like your bum is sweating.

When mine got really bad I would get soreness, itching, some blood, the "sweating" issue, etc and I would bath in warm salt water. This really did help calm down the symptoms.

I think swgrl mentioned ice packs.

If you sit for a long time, that may not help. I was in offices at the time and found the naff chairs just made the pressure on that area made the sweating & soreness worse.

Maybe loose underwear might help too. Less rubbing.

I don't know in your case, Matt, because you've got some real issues going on and I think it needs a doctor to be sure there is no connection, whether it can just be the added strain on the body, but purely in terms of piles these things might be worth a try.

[BikerMatt]

I found suppositories were...crap :biggrin:

What worked best for me was a steroid foam but it's prescription only. You insert the tip and give it a squirt. You get some leakage but it's nothing much and it was the only thing (medication wise) that seemed to do the trick for me when they were bad. The only downside is that now the Pope says I'm going to hell!!! :winks:

I used to get the seeping into underwear too. It feels like your bum is sweating.

When mine got really bad I would get soreness, itching, some blood, the "sweating" issue, etc and I would bath in warm salt water. This really did help calm down the symptoms.

I think swgrl mentioned ice packs.

If you sit for a long time, that may not help. I was in offices at the time and found the naff chairs just made the pressure on that area made the sweating & soreness worse.

Maybe loose underwear might help too. Less rubbing.

I don't know in your case, Matt, because you've got some real issues going on and I think it needs a doctor to be sure there is no connection, whether it can just be the added strain on the body, but purely in terms of piles these things might be worth a try.


Thanks Terry. It's a total nightmare, i've lost all faith in my GP so i'm going to change. I've only stuck with him this long so i can take things further when i get treated with everythimg thats going on. It's a scary time. I will probably get a phone appt 1st because i might punch him in the face otherwise!

I've got the Lemarchand's box! Your suffering will be legendary, even in hell!

[Sparky16]

I get this, though not as extensive, with my hemorrhoids. Mine have been confirmed as part of my colonoscopy about a year ago. I have IBS, and they bother me when I get really constipated. The solution in my case is to treat the constipation. My guess is that if they get to the bottom (ha, ha) of your stomach problems it will fix this too.

[BikerMatt]

I get this, though not as extensive, with my hemorrhoids. Mine have been confirmed as part of my colonoscopy about a year ago. I have IBS, and they bother me when I get really constipated. The solution in my case is to treat the constipation. My guess is that if they get to the bottom (ha, ha) of your stomach problems it will fix this too.


Thanks for the reply Sparky. I just wish our healthcare system would sort me and itself out.

[MyNameIsTerry]

Thanks Terry. It's a total nightmare, i've lost all faith in my GP so i'm going to change. I've only stuck with him this long so i can take things further when i get treated with everythimg thats going on. It's a scary time. I will probably get a phone appt 1st because i might punch him in the face otherwise!

I've got the Lemarchand's box! Your suffering will be legendary, even in hell!

"We'll tear your arse apart!!!" :ohmy:

Could you speak to a pharmacist about the piles? Our surgery tell us to see them about things like that anyway now and they will say if prescription meds or a GP is needed. Perhaps that's a way to circumvent needing a GP right now for this issue?

I would look towards natural stuff for piles as it can be helpful. At least then you are getting something whilst you are waiting to ditch the guy.

[wubu]

I've tried anusol and it does work but takes longer to work than the stuff you get from the GP.

Try having a sitz bath with Epsom salts, I love that stuff! I might help but also avoid alcohol and spicy food, it makes mine 10x worse! Oh and I'm totally sure stress doesn't help at all.

[BikerMatt]

I've tried anusol and it does work but takes longer to work than the stuff you get from the GP.

Try having a sitz bath with Epsom salts, I love that stuff! I might help but also avoid alcohol and spicy food, it makes mine 10x worse! Oh and I'm totally sure stress doesn't help at all.

Thanks Wubu. I'm going to try my GP. I wish i could try the Epsom salt bath, but i can't get in the bath due to back issues, i can only shower.

[MyNameIsTerry]

Thanks Wubu. I'm going to try my GP. I wish i could try the Epsom salt bath, but i can't get in the bath due to back issues, i can only shower.

Can you sit in an elevated position? If so, maybe a bowl? You might look like someone out of a cartoon after a spicy meal but it might work.

I guess if magnesium salts help there is the option of trying a liquid form as you can rub this on. You can also get shower gels but they won't be as good for concentration in that area but I wonder if you could just use a bit to rub into that area whilst using normal gel for the rest? I would do a bit of checking on the magnesium chloride (Epsom Salts isn't as bioavailable but you can get some in spray/oil forms, it's just less popular outside of bathing) because it can sting a bit so if you are experiencing bleeding it might not be ideal (I've rubbed if into cuts by mistake and it burns).

No more posing pouches either, that string goes right up your crack. :whistles:

[Sparky16]

Over here there is a gadget you can buy that you can put on your toilet that is a tiny tub for your behind. So you don't have to get in the bathtub, you just put this on the toilet, put the Epson salt water mixture in it, and sit in it. I have never used one, but I've seen them in the pharmacy.

[BazB44]

ohhhhh yes, actually ive been having this issue myself lately. yesterday it seemed to disappear, but it has a lot to do with my eating habits. Look at the FODMAP diet for people with IBS.

[BikerMatt]

Over here there is a gadget you can buy that you can put on your toilet that is a tiny tub for your behind. So you don't have to get in the bathtub, you just put this on the toilet, put the Epson salt water mixture in it, and sit in it. I have never used one, but I've seen them in the pharmacy.

I'm tall so i could try doing that in the sink.:ohmy:

Thanks for the info

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ohhhhh yes, actually ive been having this issue myself lately. yesterday it seemed to disappear, but it has a lot to do with my eating habits. Look at the FODMAP diet for people with IBS.

Thanks Baz.

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Can you sit in an elevated position? If so, maybe a bowl? You might look like someone out of a cartoon after a spicy meal but it might work.

I guess if magnesium salts help there is the option of trying a liquid form as you can rub this on. You can also get shower gels but they won't be as good for concentration in that area but I wonder if you could just use a bit to rub into that area whilst using normal gel for the rest? I would do a bit of checking on the magnesium chloride (Epsom Salts isn't as bioavailable but you can get some in spray/oil forms, it's just less popular outside of bathing) because it can sting a bit so if you are experiencing bleeding it might not be ideal (I've rubbed if into cuts by mistake and it burns).

No more posing pouches either, that string goes right up your crack. :whistles:

Thanks for all the info mate.

Never thought about the posing pouch, i'll peel it off and stick it to the wall until next time!

[Fishmanpa]

Look at the FODMAP diet for people with IBS.

I've recommended that for GERD too. My wife and I follow it. It works!

Positive thoughts

[BikerMatt]

So a little update. I spoke to my GP last Friday and he gave me some proctosedyl ointment. I had some proctosedyl suppositories back in Jan but i couldn't get on with them so only used them for 3 days. The ointment doesn't seem to be helping and if anything i seem to be feeling itchy which i never had before. I've asked for a telephone consultation and he's calling tomorrow. How long can you use proctosedyl for? What other prescription ointments/creams have people used? Could itching be a sign of healing?

Thanks

[TheHusband]

I've been on proctosedyl for 4 months before. Bottom bled for half a year, with varying degrees of pain. Had endoscopy too. I later found that Germoloids Hydrocortisone was as good, and is available over the counter.

My problems were solved with daily prune juice (Sunsweet, never the supermarket brand as it tastes foul) and lots of fruit and veg. Eventually that stopped working and I have now switched to a product called Benefibre (powder available in supermarkets in the vitamin aisle) which has made going to the toilet so much more pleasant, and thus the piles were able to disappear eventually.

[BikerMatt]

I've been on proctosedyl for 4 months before. Bottom bled for half a year, with varying degrees of pain. Had endoscopy too. I later found that Germoloids Hydrocortisone was as good, and is available over the counter.

My problems were solved with daily prune juice (Sunsweet, never the supermarket brand as it tastes foul) and lots of fruit and veg. Eventually that stopped working and I have now switched to a product called Benefibre (powder available in supermarkets in the vitamin aisle) which has made going to the toilet so much more pleasant, and thus the piles were able to disappear eventually.

Thanks so much for the info!

[TheHusband]

P.S. Just remembered that I found it helped to be scrupulously clean. Use wet wipes, and even shower after going to the loo (gentle cold water gives wonderful relief). I got into the shower every day for those 6 months just for that cold water rinse.

[BikerMatt]

P.S. Just remembered that I found it helped to be scrupulously clean. Use wet wipes, and even shower after going to the loo (gentle cold water gives wonderful relief). I got into the shower every day for those 6 months just for that cold water rinse.

Thanks, yes i give my bum a good clean with the shower everyday. I've got a little one at home so use baby wipes to wipe after a poo. Earlier you said you had an endoscopy i pressume you mean colonoscopy? Did you have much weeping or mucus?

[BikerMatt]

Spoke to my GP yesterday and he said i can carry on using the proctosedyl ointment for another 2 weeks. I don't seem to be getting as much watery mucus but did have a lot on Wednesday.

Has anybody else only ever had watery/mucus discharge and no blood from piles?

[MyNameIsTerry]

I get mucus without bleeding. I don't get bleeding much at all but mucus much more often. I've found bleeding is more when you've been doing a lot of straining, scratching them (an automatic disadvantage brickies everywhere :biggrin:) or wiping too much/too hard/rough paper, etc.

Mine were problematic in the early years but ever since then they are much more settled and don't give me the same problems with flare ups or length of time with symptoms.

The itching maybe because you are putting something onto a sore area. It could even be healing? As long as it's not unbearable itching the GP probably thinks it will stop.

I always found using things like creams meant more weeping anyway and along with that comes itching.