re: Hemorrhoid At Home Care - What ya got?

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using the prep h wipes, and using the prep h creams.

Any OTC items that have worked for y’all in the past?

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I had my first one back in college, back when I was lifting heavier, and it sucked. Had a few over the years like you mentioned and they mostly go away on their own, but some tend to linger for a week or more.


Get the suppositories. They're a game changer. They're mostly cocoa butter, but also have a constrictor in there, and that will help with the inflammation and get them to start getting smaller. I think the package says nighttime relief, but I've used them throughout the day. It helps to use a little vaseline and a Qtip to insert it, and although it can be uncomfortable, you want to hold it in place once inserted for a little bit so that it starts to melt and doesn't slip back out before the meds take effect. Best to do it lying down and try not to move for a few minutes before standing back up. If your wife happens to have some pads lying around, toss one in your underwear in case of a little leakage.