31 weeks and have piles

[Tintin3]

Feeling sad today. I have had a healthy pregnant with no problems until now.

Yesterday I visited my doctor was given a cream to apply on the piles this morning I noticed I was bleeding. A look in the mirror kept me worried

Any advice on how to go about it??? Will it pass or will I have it till I deliver? Should I be thinking of Ceserian birth?

So many things going on in my mind

Help.

[Baabaai]

It's piles. Put things in perspective

[KiboXX in reply to Baabaai]

This is a completely unnecessary comment.

If you don’t have anything helpful to say, probably shouldn’t say anything at all 🤷🏼‍♀️

[Pasaeoco01 in reply to KiboXX]

Particularly given how hideously painful they can be. They can really bring you down and leave you feeling very low xx

[Tintin3 in reply to Pasaeoco01]

Feeling better now thanks. I thank God that the cream is really helpful

[Tintin3 in reply to KiboXX]

Don't mind the comment it's ok. I never even really understood what she meant and I don't think I want to.

[Pasaeoco01]

Piles can be extremely painful, I know this from experience. I feel for you!!

Fingers crossed the cream will help straight away although some people do suffer until after birth 👎🏻.

It’s also worth being sure you’re not straining when you have a bowel movement. Maybe use some lactulose or linseeds on your cereal to ensure movements are easy to pass and don’t irritate the pile.

Hope your feeling better soon.

[Tintin3 in reply to Pasaeoco01]

Thanks this is really helpful and encouraging.

My husband is a truck driver and he is out on duty he phone has been out of reache. I guess I felt a bit lonely but thanks I just needed some one to talk to and someone to encourage me.

[Sofi1]

Hopefully the cream will help. Use it on a night time too. Also try drinking loads of water if you can. I also had this problem so understand how painful it can get.

[Eme3sh]

I had horrendous piles in second pregnancy and was terrified they would burst in labour. They didn’t 😂 I completely feel for you though. They are absolutely awful. Witch hazel or lavender oil on a cotton pad and applied to the area helped. As did lots of lukewarm baths. Keep an eye on them because if one fills up with blood it can become thrombosed and, from experience, that is excruciating! I was also prescribed a stool softener which also really helped. You might have them until birth but then they should clear up no problem.

[Tintin3 in reply to Eme3sh]

I will try to get the oils. But at least am at easy knowing that even if they don't clear before labour I can go through it without them busting.

Thank you so much for opening up with me.

[KarlaRP]

Make sure you drink plenty of water, also eat a diet rich in fibre and lessen dairy products.....hope u feel better soon. X

[Tintin3 in reply to KarlaRP]

I don't like water but I have taken it upon myself to drink as much as I can. Thanks for the advice

[KarlaRP in reply to Tintin3]

Same...haha....add a tiny bit of juice or some lemon slices.....makes it much nicer that way😁 ATB. X

[RMOBX]

If you can get a stool softener that can really help! You can buy them from boots and they are called fibergel, they are orange flavoured and a little strange but they help a lot by keeping you regular so you don’t have to strain.

I know how painful this can be but try not to worry too much, the blood should pass after a few days!

[Tintin3 in reply to RMOBX]

Thanks will definitely do that.

[roxannacar]

Most people get piles during pregnancy. Just make sure you avoid getting constipated. They can be painful but these are mainly a nuisance, nothing of concern really. Would definitely not consider a C section because of this tho.

[Tintin3 in reply to roxannacar]

Thanks

[Dreamingofbaby]

Ahh feel for you it awful. Didn’t get it in pregnancy but have it now after birth it horrid. Am hoping it will go soon. Got all the ointment etc but yeah beware of postpartum issues too. It very common unfort 😫

[Amykhan]

Hi

Take some cotton and put oil on it and keep on ur piles it is very help full.