Can’t sit, can’t stand, can’t focus! The itching, the burning, the bleeding, the pain; it’s taken over your life and it uses all of your energy!

I know what you’re going through. I’ve been there. It hurts. It sucks. All you want is relief and you want it now!

What’s going on?

Hemorrhoids. External hemorrhoids to be exact. The veins around your anus become so inflamed and swollen that they cause this painful condition.

What caused them?

These swollen and painful lumps can be caused by:

• Straining while pooping

• Heavy lifting

• Sitting or standing too long

• Being overweight

For me, it was heavy lifting. I don’t life anything over fifty pounds by myself anymore!

What to do about them?

There are quite a number of treatments available for the relief of hemorrhoids.

• Topical ointments – these relieve the itching and pain for a little while

• Hot baths through the day – this not only feels good, but it will help the swelling

• special hemorrhoid cushions – these will take the pressure off the hemorrhoids when sitting

How to prevent them again?

• Drink lots of liquids

• Eat less fat and more fiber

• Avoid heavy lifting by yourself

• Take stool softeners if you are constipated

• If you are overweight – lose some of it

The Internet is a great place to find information on treatments for hemorrhoids. No one wants to talk about them even with their best friends.

Sitting in the privacy of your own home and being anonymous is preferred by almost everyone.

There are places out there on the web that offer information and natural medicines; seek them out and be a new you.

The pain will go away!