I beleive I have had an AF for a long time but in the past month it got bad enough to finally go see the Doc. He took one look at me and said yup you have an AF. He prescribed me some HC 2.5% cream and suppositories. Also told me to drink more water, soak in the tub and take some metamucil before bed. Worked well for a while then flared back up. Went back and he prescribed some Nitro cream. Still waiting to see if it helps. My question is I lift weights 3 days a week can this be causing my AF to flare up? Or is it just coincidence? I have been lifting for 6 months. Please any advice would be great. I have a poopy and I am in pain for hours afterward, enough to almost make me cry. BTW I am a 36 year old male if it makes any differnce and other than the AF I am in good health, 5'9" about 205 lbs. Does being slightly overweight make an AF worse? I know I could drop ten pounds or so and it wouldn't hurt me. Please Help!!! I'm in pain!!