Out of nowhere this week, I have a hemorrhoid. 

This would not be a problem for most people, but I'm worried.

It is protruding from my anus, and is about the size of a U.S. nickel. This thing is HUGE.

I'm a j-poucher, and we all know the importance of that poor anal sphincter when it comes to continence.

Does anyone have any suggestions for anything that can help at all? I tried warm baths and hydrocortisone cream. It's like throwing a cup of water on a roaring house fire. This thing is horrible. I can't sit normally.

i just want it to go back into my butt. I don't know where it came from but it's making me have troubles going to the bathroom, among other things.

I should probably call my doctor, right? Is this worth getting worried over? I just don't ever want to become incontinent.

Thanks everyone. This board has been an incredible comfort to a neurotic person like me over the last several years.