External bleeding

Well, something has been brewing with my bottom for the last few days. I have this skintag left over from a hemmie that I think I must have sat on wrong yesterday because I noticed more pain after picking up my daughter from school.
This morning there was blood when I went to the bathroom, but it seems to be coming from the outside because when I pat with the wipe I get spotting. I looked in the mirror and can't see any obvious tear. But now the pain is bad enough I had to take something.
I am going to the CRS this afternoon just to see what I am dealing with. The drive is 2 hours away so that is going to suck, but I do have a Bill Bryson audiobook I am listening to called the Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid. Has anyone read that? He reads his audiobooks himself and I find it hysterical. He has such an interesting English Yankee Midwestern accent. Anyway, back to the point....

Has anyone ever had bleeding from the outside but not been able to find where it is coming from?

I just thought I would mention this to you guys. I know everyone here has it rough so I don't mean to whine. But if not to you, then who, right???!!!!

Hi Lecia, I certainly do not think you are a whiner...far from it!! I have not ever had external bleeding, but it seems possible that a skin tag could cause it...I hope the Dr. finds an answer for you. Hope all went well at your doctor, and the 2 hour drive wasn't so bad. Let us know how you did! Let me know about that book, sounds like a good one!

Good luck, Lecia. I hope the long trip is worth it and you get some answers, and relief! Let us know how it goes!!

hi Lecia. My Laverne and Shirley were playing Bloody Mary a couple of times on me. So I think I can understand what you are describing. The only relief I got was the use of the tinactin + Vapor Rub + antibiotic ointment.

eventually I was good the next day!

let us know what you learn.....

Poor you, you def don't need this just before Christmas.
Hope you get some answers at the crs, and it's something quick to heal

Oh Lecia, hope it is "nothing" !!!! Let us know ASAP what happened !!!! I will keep you in my prayers , of course, for heavens sake do we ever get a break ???

XXOOOOOOOOOoooo.....

Thanks you guys. It was nice to come home and see some replies.

Today was trying to say the least. I had to see another CRS (the 10th I have seen in the last 5 years) because my other doctor was booked. I told her my whole history with the neuralgia and the problems with hemorrhoids, fissures, skin tags etc. After going into depth about everything she asked if I got enough fiber in my diet. I know a new doctor has to ask but it made me feel like she was missing the point. I have tried everything-afterall I have had one rectal problem or another for 5 years.

She examined me (I could tell she was a newbie because she dropped the anoscope in my anus and it plunge upward and I could feel it in my bladder) and told me I had an internal thrombosed hemorrhoid that is perhaps feeding the skintag and causing it to swell up a bit.

She suggested that I go home and take a sitz bath. I started crying. I was in pain and I felt like she doesn't get it-I have spent hours in the tub already. Something needs to be done-these hemorrhoids aren't going away on their own. She did infrared coagulation and crossed the sensate line and it felt like a hot poker but I figure if it helps in the long run I can stand being branded. She also prescribed Analpram but my pharmacy is out of it. She said I could go in next week and get a banding done but I needed to be off celebrex first. I have never heard this before. I know you have to stop aspirin.

I think I am going to call the office and beg to see my regular doctor. I need continuity of care and feel like I don't want to start over and educate a new doctor though that is what I feel like I did today. Not a bad thing, but I have been doing that for years and just need someone to understand.

So I am lying here on my stomach with my eyes almost swollen shut from crying. Just so exasperated. I need to go get in the tub.

Thanks again for checking in with me!

Lecia,
I am so sorry you are dealing with this once again. I do want to offer a word of encouragement though...I, too had the infrared coagulation...I drive 2 hours myself just to see a Dr. that does it because for me, the banding was complete and total torture. I had one treatment on a bleeding internal hemorrhoid that stopped the bleeding and reduced it. Another treatment, actually 2 on my internal fissure. I am supposed to continue for a total of about 3 more treatments for my internal hemmies. iIhave heard great things about infrared, read up on it, it may be the answer you are looking for. I'll cross my fingers for you.

Oh, Lecia! Now *I* am crying! My poor dear, you have been through so much! :|
I know you need the celebrex. That's a hard order to have to follow!

You have come through worse than this, though, Girlie Girl!
Keep your chin up. But is there any reason why you shouldn't get it banded, and get rid of it? Didn't your other CRS act like she didn't want to do any procedures the last time, even though you wanted the other hemmy removed?

Wow, you seem to do everything right, and still these problems rear their ugly heads!
I feel your frustration:~!@: , and I know it hurts!!

You need some TLC! :pooh:

Maybe a foot massage! :footmsa:

hi lecia,

i am sorry you had to go thru this with another doc!!!! oyi!

i was looking at an ad in the paper today about hemmies and a new way of treating them without banding and other surgery that is practically pain free (don't they always say this) and that it is done right then and there and you can go back to doing what you were doing immediately.

the web site is: www.seekrelief.com (i think...i haven't tried it yet)

i would love to learn more about the infrared coagulation - does it hurt, what is it, do they inject anything in you to sleep the area, what exactly does it involve????? i wanna know......

anyway, yes, having continuity of care with the same doctor is so important.

if you ever want to come all the way to DC and see Dr. Thomas Wright, you are more than welcome to stay at my place (with all my pets and other half) and we'll put you up for the night so that you can drive over, relax and see the doc and then stay here and then go back to SC the next morning......i'll even pick you up at the airport if you chose to fly in!

at least you would have continuous care by him even though you would have to do a little trek to come see him........

i'll be praying for your relief sweetie!

hugs, gareth

aww lecia i hate to hear that you're having more problems! you don't deserve this!! you're such an amazing person and an inspiration to the rest of us on the board. i know your words have helped me feel better in the darkest of times. i don't know anything about hemmies so i have no advice to offer sadly. but i hope you get in to see YOUR dr soon. i know it sucks to see a random new person and have to explain everything, only to have them suggest the most obvious solution (that obviously doesn't work!) hang in there and know that we're all thinking about you.
:_):

Oh noooooooooooooooo :no: , Oh my God, I am so sorry sweety , just not FAIR !!! I can feel your pain, physical and emotional - I cried my eyes out today too. I wish I could give you a hug and wipe your tears and I wish I know more about hemorrhoid treatments to be of some help . The thing about medication sucks too - I couldn't have any because of my sensitive stomach so I had to live with of whatever Tylenol could offer. Even now Tylenol is all I take - nobody can see me till January. Hold on my dear friend, you conquered
so many obstacles so far - you are warrior like me, you will get rid of that stupid hemorrhoid - DAMN HIM !!!!! Just insist on your original doctor - idiots, how nice of them let you drive 2 hours just to hand you on to whoever is available there .

My poor baby, just try to get some sleep and as much rest as possible, we are all with you in our thoughts and prayers and this shall pass too ...it must.

XOXOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooo......

Your :arwen:

awww Lecia, it's just so unfair!
You must have felt like bursting when she asked if you have enough fibre in your diet..
Big hugs to you, hope you're feeling a little better xx

Oh Lecia, I'm so sorry for you, I wish I could wave a magic wand to take the pain away. You've helped me so much and kept me going when I wanted to give up, I sincereley hope that you can resolve this and pray you get better quickly. Hopefully you'll find a good doctor who can treat you properly.Its terrible how you've been treated.
I hope you get some relief from the pain soon, its not fair you have to go through this after all you've been through.
Get well soon!

You guys are the best. You are making me cry again but in a good way. You understand the madness and debilitation of this like no one else. You know how you start to feel better and then have a setback and wonder to yourself-"how long is this going to last this time?"

I did have the infrared coagulation that Gareth had set up a link for. The doctor went down to low with it and burned the area where there are sensory nerves so it feels like I have a burn in my rectum (which I guess I do). But if it takes care of the hemmie in the long run I can hold on through a few days of pain. Generally, it is a well tolerated procedure. My husband got it a few months ago and didn't feel a thing and felt like it helped.

I left a message with My doctor and asked her to call me. I hope she will and try to fit me in next week. I think what I have to do is just have an appointment scheduled every 6-8 weeks just in case I need it.

I wonder if I have been sent here to have every rectal treatment and malady known to man.

Thank you Gareth for your kind offer to let me stay with you guys. I would rather come sightsee though. Hope you like kids!!! :clue:

Thank you Kim, for being my buddy here and all you do to try to keep me sane. You don't deserve it!! :&(:

Thanks Motherluch for encouraging me and telling me about your experience with the infrared and letting me vent! I am so glad you found it helpful. That gives me hope!!! :&^%:

Thanks AnalAngel for yours kind words. I can tell you understand my exasperation and understanding goes so far in just feeling valued! I think about what you have coming up and am proud of you!:[[[:

Thanks, Juney, for your words-I know you been through so much and I am really amazed at how well you have handled your surgeries and the ups and downs of this-especially in your 20s. It isn't fair for you either! :}{:

I feel for you, Fissulyna. I noticed when you disappeard and feared you were going through such a rough time but you always manage to spread some sunshine to us with great empathy. Too bad you don't live closer, I could crawl over to your house and hang out and cry if we need to. :arwen:

Thanks so much Val for being such a sweetheart and cheering on others on the board. You have been so amazing in the struggles you have had with doctors and setbacks too. You are very giving.

All of you are so super here. And please know that I wish more than anything and pray for you guys to be healthy and happy.

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