Embarrassing Topic...hemmorhoids Pre-Op

[Hudson Patriot 0]

So, I am scheduled for VSG on December 11th. Earlier this week, I acutely developed what I believe to be an external thrombosed hemmorhoid. I'm in my late 30's and I haven't had a hemmorhoid in 15 years, and never one that was thrombosed and this painful. It is horribly painful and not being able to take NSAID pain/anti-inflammation meds makes it worse. I have been taking Tylenol (which I believe is okay pre-op), doing sitz baths, and applying the normal creams/gels/whatever. From my research, I am past the 24-72 hours of symptom onset to have it "excised" or "drained" by a doc. Looks like I am going to have to wait it out and allow the clot to absorb naturally. I am really worried that this thing is not going to be better by my surgery date...or by the day before when I have to drink magnesium citrate!

Has anyone had experience with these types of hemmorhoids? Any suggestions? Besides the pain, am I overly worried? I have had multiple back surgeries and this is almost as painful....if not more!!!

Thanks!

[GotItDoneInHarlem 302]

I don't know where you live, but why don't you shoot over to the closest urgent care (not ER).

They can take a look and let you know what is going on. I thought I had my first and most incredibly painful external hemmie after have internals ones years ago and it turned out to be a small tear (fissure). Got a prescription that cleared it right up.

Worst case scenario, you'll know what it is and approx how long you'll have to deal with it. Best case you can have whatever it treated on the spot!

On the plus side, you'll be the only one at urgent care while everyone else is out trampling each other for televisions.