Hemorrhoids!!! At the end of my tether

Hi Sia43, sorry to hear you are having issues with constipation and haemorrhoids. Epsom salts in a warm bath is soothing, I’ve used it because I had thrush after antibiotics. I too have haemorrhoids but have been lucky and not suffered when I had EC. For constipation I take sensoft which I find works really well. Have you tried anusol ? That’s normally good too. Whilst it doesn’t help with constipation it’s good for the haemorrhoids. You can get suppository or cream. Just double check with your breast care nurse it’s ok to use whilst on chemo. I check everything with my nurse just incase. 
Drinking at least 2l of water a day too plus some high fibre foods but not too much in one go as that too can counter the effect and cause constipation I read somewhere. 
Fingers crossed you get some relief quickly and wishing you all the best for the rest of your journey. 
Hugs from cuffcake x x x x x 

Oh poor you - on top of everything else dealing with this. My immediate thoughts are that it would be best to speak to someone in your medical team - maybe the breast care nurse being the first port of call. They will be so experienced in dealing with situations like this and will advise the best treatment that doesn't interfere with your EC meds. I think dealing with it early doors is important so that you stay as well as possible in body and mind!

Meanwhile what can you do to distract yourself? Focussing on pain and discomfort is research known to increase pain and discomfort as it feeds the threat in the brain. Easier said than done i know but if you can find a way of soothing and resting yourself - lay on side and watch a download for example?, it will ease the pressure on the H and divert your focus away from it.

I’m on EC too - had 2 rounds. I assume you have a few more to go so nip in bud asap.

Sending positive vibes to you.

Jan

Hi Sia43  I had EC x 6 after onco decided because of previous bowel op she wouldn’t prescribe Docetaxel .

I was concerned coming off bowel med but for me it worked well and rather than constipation I went normally . Yes I know this doesn’t help you except it was the chemo unit staff who were able to answer queries . 
If I was you ring them to discuss problems they have heard it all and in my experience of various SE have a magic drug cupboard  Something like dulcoease to soften the stool might be ok but you need to check with them or onco . Certainly as said previously up your fluid intake EC is very dehydrating .

Hi I so sympathise. As suffered the same , I had lactolose prescribed and this really did help with constipation and all settled down again , maybe try that , good luck x

Thank you so much cuffcake, I bought Epsom salts and had a bath earlier but I think more are needed! I also bought the Anisol just waiting to to get the ok if I can take it. Wish you all the best too lovely, thank you for your support means a lot xxx 

Hi JPH 

100 percent need to nip it in the bud now!!! My GP just called and said Anusol is fine and prescribed Movacol too so I’m relieved. Honestly this pile never bothered me up until now  

Thank you and all the best xx

Thank you Louise. Awful isn’t it xx

You have a plan - everything feels better when there is a bit of a plan!

Hi Margaret, thank you. I’m trying to keep up the fluids and fibre but I guess as you say EC is extremely dehydrating. Thankfully my GP has shed some light. Thank you so much xxx

Absolutely it does!!