by BetsyRay » 03 Mar 2016, 12:59
I'm new here, though have lurked for a few weeks now, hoping for some encouraging bits. Treated what I thought was hemorrhoids at home for 3-4 months. Finally went to dr. and was diagnosed with AF. Tried adding baths and wet wipes after every BM for two weeks, then added nifedipine salve about three weeks ago. Got norovirus a few days into that and, frighteningly, that is the most pain-free I have been in months. Probably because I was off work and could soak in the tub for 20-30 after every single one of my loose stools. As soon as I was over the norovirus, the pain returned. Doc says another week with salve before checking back in for possible referral to colorectal specialist. I am so tired of the pain. I have use stool softeners for over 10 years, get plenty of fiber and water, not so good on the exercise (but working on it). My stools have not been the least bit hard in the past three weeks, but still the PAIN. Please tell me it gets better.