HEMORRHOIDS!
Yes, pregnancy has once again left me with yet another issue to deal with. First, the raging hormones - now raging hemorrhoids! It all started about a week ago. Out of nowhere, I was surprised one morning with an annoying little friend that wanted to "hang out" for awhile (literally). (Yes, internet! This post is going to be graphic...So if you are squeamish in the least bit - move on.) My annoying friend turned into an unwanted guest by Saturday, and there was no relief in sight. All remedies and medications were not working, so going on the suggestion of a doctor, I went to the emergency room. Now let me tell you...For me to go to the emergency room for this issue - it was considered a life or death situation. The pain was severe and I felt I had no other options. It also didn't help matters that the doctor who suggested I go to the emergency room, had scared me with words such as "Thrombosis" and "abscess."
Let's just say my time in the emergency room was a very unpleasant experience. This is where the beginning of the "violation" occurred. Of course, I had to be examined before any diagnosis could be given. The ER doctor, and what seemed like a caravan of nurses, were in and out of my room trying to diagnose, make calls to an OB (my doctor was not on call this weekend), and decide what options I had for pain relief. The outcome? A local anesthetic that was more painful than my above mentioned issue (atleast 10 injections into the area in question)! And then - I was sent home with NO pain medication for further relief once this local anesthetic wore off. The ER doctor (which I now refer to as Dr. Idiot) was "not comfortable" giving me any pain relief due to my pregnancy. He suggested the use of "Preparation H" every four hours to relieve my symptoms. I cried, and went home hoping for the best.
Fastforward to Monday.
I had now been in excrutiating pain for 3 days, with no promise of any type of relief. I called my OB first thing Monday morning, crying hysterically about the pain - and getting no sleep - and the idiot doctor I had seen at the ER - and how I was going to kill someone if he didn't do something right then! He referred me to see a specialist that afternoon. Again...I was in so much pain, the thought of being examined (violated) again did not discourage me in any way. I was ready for someone to solve my "pain in the butt" problem. Immediately, the specialist diagnosed me with "Thrombosis" and began preparing for outpatient surgery. (By the way, I had "Thrombosis" On Saturday in the ER. Dr. Idiot didn't recognize it, and sent me home to suffer for two more days.) The surgery lasted maybe 20 minutes. I was home and feeling better in no time. Yes, I'm sore. But nothing compared to the pain I was in before! So now I'm home recuperating this week. I dread going back to work having all of this to explain. Everyone has been worried about the "baby." Any suggestions on how I share this story without the embarrassment?
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had this to say:
I say you tell them that you had to have "out-patient" surgery for an intestinal issue related to the pregnancy. Will they really ask for more details? I should think not! Glad to hear you're feeling better. Just remember only 5 weeks left until your due date!
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Amanda had this to say:
I have ahd a similar issue, but it did not turn into that. I feel for you! Just think it will be all over soon!
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soapbox.SUPERSTAR had this to say:
Do you want me to come over and rub it? That's what friends are for!
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cheri had this to say:
you poor thing! as if the pregnancy just isn't enough! :)
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Mandy had this to say:
I agree - a quick "outpatient surgery for an intestinal thing" is enough. The annoying coworker that says, "what was it?" or "what in the world?" - prepare for it, and come back with a very simple, "that's a personal question" is enough. I read that somewhere and have used it - it works! BTW, Kelly sent me over - she's a ZTA friend of mine... :)
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Ali had this to say:
oh my lordy....you poor, poor thing.
i'm glad to hear it's all taken care of, though. must be a huge relief!- 3:16 PM
