Mine showed up on the opposite side last week, just as I was getting ready to go out of town. I was quite uncomfortable for a few days, but since it hadn’t thrombosed I was able to reduce it with repeated kegels. The damned thing felt like a tomato.

Thanks Scott - I am sorry you had that happen, but happy it’s gone.  I laughed out loud at the tomato comment.  Mine is getting better and I am careful not to “push” when I go.

@Doug K posted:

Thanks Scott - I am sorry you had that happen, but happy it’s gone.  I laughed out loud at the tomato comment.  Mine is getting better and I am careful not to “push” when I go.

I know its tempting to strain but please do not strain. Straining can also lead to prolapse in the bladder and pouch.

Yes - I am going to try not to.  I may check out why I need to strain so hard.  I am just tired of going to the doctor.

@Doug K posted:

Yes - I am going to try not to.  I may check out why I need to strain so hard.  I am just tired of going to the doctor.

Would definitely suggest more water and exercising, that helped me not to strain.

Thanks - water seems key

@Doug K posted:

Thanks - water seems key

You are entirely welcome, water helped me so much! Even when I do not exercise lol.

I was always told you can't get hemorrhoids if you have a jpouch.  I have issues with getting cysts around my rectal area.  When inflamed, those hurt like hell!

@ksr posted:

I was always told you can't get hemorrhoids if you have a jpouch.

Quite a few people on here have had that.