Howdy there-
Glad there is a forum for this because I'm pretty sure my boyfriend is getting sick of hearing me whine about it! Plus, all sorts of embarrassing. I'm 34 and this is the second time I've had an AF. First time was about 8 years ago and the only reason I can think that it happened was from emotional stress. It healed fairly quickly after my doctor prescribed something (forget what it was called now).
I noticed the AF came back to haunt me a couple months ago but it went away quickly on it's own. Not so much this time. Going on 2 weeks now and I'm at my breaking point. Intense pain that makes me cry, plus a fair amount of blood. Great fun.
I'm vegan (have been for almost 20 years) so fiber intake is definitely not a problem - if anything, I get too much. I work out hard 4-5 days a week and drink plenty of water. So again, this time around, the only thing I can think of is stress (difficult time right now).
Unfortunately, I do not have health insurance at the moment so I am avoiding a trip to the doctor. I thought I'd get lucky and it would go away on it's own again, but I can't really physically (or emotionally) handle this anymore. I talked to a nurse friend who recommended Anusal HC and Americane ointment , along with witch hazel wipes. I haven't picked them up yet, but was wondering if anyone has had luck with these? They are all over the counter, so I am willing to give them a go.
I called my old doctor to see if she could call in a prescription without seeing me. No can do, but she said I could try Preparation H (i know it's technically for hemmroids ?)
Or any other recommendations on over the counter stuff?
Thanks so so much for any words of wisdom or advice - desperately need it. I'm going crazy.