[YEA]  10/26/2008: William from Cleveland, OH: "I have protruding hems that flare up after using the restroom. I tried ACV and Witch Hazel but got no relieve. Did receive partial relieve by drinking cranberry juice with ginger added to it. However, have now found total relieve by taking fiber capsules (no not Metamucel). I found them at the Health/Nutrition store. The brand is Yerba Prima and each capsule is 625 mg. I take 2 3 times a day (along with each meal) and drink at least 8 oz. of some type of liquid. I've had this problem for at least 12 years and I'm overjoyed."

12/29/2009: Shari from Denver, Co: "Hemorrhoids-Try flaxseed oil. It's an Omega-3 oil known to be anti-inflammatory and it has the ability to heal the bowel. Start with a teaspoon a day, taken with food. Flaxseed meal, which has a taste and consistency similar to ground nuts, is an excellent permanent addition to the diet. It's high in all kinds of vitamins and nutrients, and is very beneficial to every system in the body. Flax is high in fiber so start out slow and work up to 2 tablespoons a day. Add it to your morning cereal or stir it into a glass of juice for a nutritious drink."

[YEA]  04/29/2012: Karl from Galway, Gaway: "Hi there, I was suffering from an external pile last week. The pain was so bad I couldn't walk properly and I had to pretend that my back was sore. What I did was I mixed 4mls if frankincense oil and 4mls of Myrrh Essential oil into 300grs of raw unfiltered extra virgin coconut oil. I would soak some soft tissue in the mixture and sit it between my bum cheeks. Within 15 minutes of my first application the pain was almost non existent. I couldn't believe it. I did this twice a day for a week and now I'm cured. I'm sure if one had bleeding and internal piles, using a enema and throwing a bit of cayenne pepper on your food would do wonders. Hope this helps all."

[YEA]  04/29/2012: Karl from Galway, Gaway: "Hi there, I was suffering from an external pile last week. The pain was so bad I couldn't walk properly and I had to pretend that my back was sore. What I did was I mixed 4mls if frankincense oil and 4mls of Myrrh Essential oil into 300grs of raw unfiltered extra virgin coconut oil. I would soak some soft tissue in the mixture and sit it between my bum cheeks. Within 15 minutes of my first application the pain was almost non existent. I couldn't believe it. I did this twice a day for a week and now I'm cured. I'm sure if one had bleeding and internal piles, using a enema and throwing a bit of cayenne pepper on your food would do wonders. Hope this helps all."

[BETTER BUT NOT CURED]  07/24/2012: Violetto from Atlanta, Ga, United States: "Thanks to the person who directed us to this link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wH7wKQTc4f4&feature=plcp I have seen plenty of doctors in different specializations in 3 countries, tried many creams, antibiotics, I tried apple cider vinegar in many ways, oils, molasses, cayenne pepper, boatloads of garlic pills, bottles of anti parasite pills, tinctures, baking soda, changed my undergarments to different fabrics, I am a very hygenic person, I have ocd. I feel like I'm still not naming a bunch. Anyway, I burnt my throat, burnt my a-hole, you name it, I have a 99% chance of trying it already. Nothing worked. I'm probably broke because of hemorrhoid. I spent a lot of teen years scratching my butt bloody. I suffered having hemorrhoid for more than 10 years and the past 2 days were the best days of my hemorrhoid life.

At this point I don't care if it's still there and if I had to shove a garlic up there everyday twice a day. It makes me feel like I'm sitting on clouds. I woke up this morning fissure-free. :. ( I'm so happy. It itches when the garlic is no longer in there but I just put one back in there and I'm set. Coat it with some coconut oil, it doesn't even have to be a large one, it came out the way I put it in so I guess the size won't matter. It's not perfect, I itch sometimes still, but compared with the past 10 or so years, it's a lot to me. It makes me want to cry writing this. I hope it helps someone.

I don't know what's going on with my body. I'm only 25, people talk so positively about oil pulling, acv, molasses and all that. My body has no response to all of that. And I just cannot afford to go to the doctor and it's not like they helped. Usually when stuff like that happens to me, I'm basically on my own. I have 10 bottles of pills just on my desk. Nothing makes any difference. I have 2 dry rash spot on both arm on about the same location and it's been there most of my life. I lose hair like crazy, tea tree oil, Hemaplex, folic acid, flaxseed, whatever u name it, tried it (like I said, I'm broke already). Nothing works, docs can't even help me. Sorry to have gone off-topic. But this is how much garlic that cost less than 20cents have helped me feel anew. Now I'm off to treat my anxiety. :) Thanks EC."

07/25/2012: Timh from Louisville, Ky, Usa replies: "Violetto, in almost all cases of injury or illness, there is that bad positive energy that will prevent healing despite a plethora of treatments, drugs, and nutrients. To normalize that bad energy use Magnet Therapy. In your case, sit or sleep on a Magnet Pad as much as possible. I sleep on a M pad every night and wear a belt through the day with very good results.

Thursday I injured my Kidneys on a one-time try w/ 20mg Zegredid? (Omeprizole) to reduce acid. I am slowly recovering w/ many treatment protocols especially Magnets. Yesterday I got in kinda bad shape and had to lie down, but placed a speaker magnet (4" - 1lb - 4ohm) over each kidney area for only about 5 min each w/ amazing results; I became functional once again. Last week I got pancreatitus from die-off and aldehyde tocicity. I tried pancreas herbs and raw extracts w/ no results. I knew what life-saving measure I must use. I placed the speaker Magnet over the liver/gall area and after about 10 min begin to feel a strong pulling sensation (that's the bad positive energy being neutralized by the good negative). In my case one treatment usually requires 1 to 1 1/2 hrs and that totally resolves the issue for weeks or months ongoing (depending on the next assault).

Following M therapy, any or all your standard treatments have a much greater probability of success.

Hope this helps and good luck."

07/25/2012: Someone from Houston, Tx replies: "Have you tried going COMPLETELY OFF sugar and wheats? That may help. It helped me. And rather quickly too."

05/23/2012: Jane from Barrie, Ontario, Canada replies: "I have never experienced a case of hemorroids till the day I turn 40 ( happy Birthday to me! ). I was at work and all of the sudden I started feeling this excruciating pain you know where and could barely stand, walk or even sit. I could not wait to go to the store to buy some Preparation H ( the most common remedy I knew of as I had seen my mom and my grand parents use it). Obviously hemorroids should not be a surprise to me as I have read they are hereditary. So when they showed up I thought, I was doomed and I will probably have to deal with them for the rest of my life. I was not considering going to see a doc or get surgery, I was determined to find a remedy and especially a natural one. Today thanks to all those who shared their remedies against hemorroids on this site, I am more confident that hems can be kept under control with a better diet and common ingredients that most of the time we have laying around the house, like garlic, ACV and coconut oil.

I am not sure what triggered them, probably a light case of constipation due to poor diet and a bit of stress. However, even if in the past I had a bit of itching or pain here and there after using the bathroom, I had never had such a bad case of inflammed external hems. Luckily enough though my hems were never bleeding, not once over this past week, just very swollen and painful. The first two days were the worst as I was at work and standing all day was not helping at all. I had not slept in two days and I was in so much pain that people starting asking what was wrong with me. Talking about your hems is not an option, especially at work, as it is such a embarassing subject but so common apprently and so painful that it is a serious ailment. I didn't know how to cope with them. Prep H was not working, and I had not had time to search much on the internet to find a different remedy. Finally I stumbled on this site and it was like a miracle for me. I was going to be off for the following two days so I was hopeful that by using some of these remedies by the time I had to go back to work, I would be ok. Not exactly the case but at least I knew what to do and I knew I had to be patient.

I read all the posts and the remedies I chose for me were: garlic/coconut oil suppositories, ACV, hot baths, ice packs, witch hazel, vitamin E and horse chestnut tablets. Among those I think the ones that really made a difference were the horsechesnut tablets and the garlic. The rest was just to alleviate the pain and discomfort for the first 4-5 days especially after using the toilet. I found that grating the garlic and mix it with the coconut oil and freeze them in the shape of suppositories works the best, stings less than just inserting the garlic and less uncomfortable. Plus the suppositories are kept frozen so they give an instant relief once inserted.

I also bought Rutin and I will start taking it daily in order to prevent hems to come back. I hope that works. I have added more fiber to my diet as I think that was the part I was really missing, so oats, granola, quinoa for breakfast, have been really helpful."

05/31/2011: Special01 from Indianapolis, In, Usa replies: "Watch your caffeine intake also.... Rutin works for hemorroids also. You can get rutin at any health food store."

06/01/2011: Desigirl from East Lansing, Mi, Usa replies: "Special01,

I don't ingest in caffeine in any form, never have. I hate coffee, tea, soda, or any energy drinks. Milk and water are pretty much all I drink. I have read few positive reviews about Rutin on EarthClinic. I have a few questions, what dosage should I take and for how long?"

[YEA]  07/06/2010: Blanche from Iberia Parish, Louisiana: "Hemorrhoids - I wasn't getting relief from the excruciating pain with the commercial ointments I had been using, and it was the middle of the night. I concocted this on the fly with what I had handy, and it gave me relief within a couple of hours, both from the constipation and the really bad pain of the hemorrhoids.

I punctured about a dozen or so of garlic oil capsules and squeezed it out into two tablespoons of coconut oil in a little condiment container. Then I added two drops of tea tree oil. I only guessed at the amount, but I knew I didn't want the tea tree oil to burn.

Took a little square of clear plastic wrap and dropped a spoonful of the mixture onto that and put it in the freezer. When it was partially hardened, I shaped it as best as I could through the plastic into a suppository shape. It took a little practice. Then I put it back in the freezer a little while, and inserted it the best I could. You have to hurry because it melts at skin temperature.

About an hour and a half later I had a bowel movement which was much less painful than the day before, and later not hurting at all."

07/07/2010: Blanche from Iberia Parish, Louisiana replies: "Here it is the next day and I am back to normal. I am thinking now that I could put the oils into a store bought suppository in some way. Would be easier"

09/30/2012: Aaronm from Los Angeles, Ca, USA: "Due to dehydration and overdoing lifting and carrying heavy items, I had a hemorrhoid incident where one side of my anus became just swollen painful tissue. After 3 months of agony and trying just about every hemorrhoid remedy I could find, I finally went to a doctor. What I thought was an internal hemorrhoid that extended outside my anus, turned out to be a one inch long skin tag. I had outpatient surgery to remove the skin tag and got my life back. I still need to heal the hemorrhoids, but at least I can walk, move, and have a BM without incapacitating pain. My suggestion is to see a doctor to at least know for sure what your issue is."

07/07/2012: Gavin from Manganui, Northland, New Zealand replies: "The old time remedy was a wet tobacco leaf, pressed against the offending item. The nicotine shrinks the blood vessels. You can get the plant at nurseries."

01/06/2009: Tony from Tacoma, WA replies: "dear Sharon from salt lake ct ut. my step sons girl frend had allergies. he found this site, and she used ACV for very short time (ab 1 week). she does not have allergies for ab 3 mth now. the first side effect she noticed, was a lot more energy! like never before, and no dark circles under her eyes. she does not drink it any more!"

12/25/2009: Shari from Denver, Co replies: "I've read everything on this website from the bizarre and ridiculous to methods/products that might actually cure hemorrhoids. I personally have found that 500mg Rutin (which strengthens capillaries) and Vitamin B-Complex do help. Be patient; they can take a while to work

Also, avoid toilet paper. Use WET tissue to clean the area after a BM, the wetter the better. The idea is to rinse off residue without aggravating your sensitive bottom. Blot dry with dry tissue and finish with aloe vera or Witch Hazel. Mild soap is fine but antibacterial products are too harsh. I find that most commercial hemorrhoid preparations cause burning and discomfort. ACV might help but DILUTE it first with at least 50 percent water. Don't put harsh products on your hiney.

Avoid foods and/or drugs that you know make you bleed. OTC and prescription pain relievers are particularly bad. Finally, if you do bleed bright red blood once in a while and you're certain the cause is hemorrhoids, don't panic unless the bleeding becomes copious or you notice blood in your clothing long after a bowel movement. In that case, see your doctor."

05/25/2011: Mama D from Elm Grove, La: "I learned this from an obscure magazine artical which I now cannot find in a doctors office.

At least 60 mg Gingko Biloba twice a day for five days to a week. Should start feeling almost complete relief on day three. If they come back in a few months just repeat the regimin. "

12/30/2012: Michael from Charleston, West Virginia replies: "Mama D, im writing this in tears. Nothing seems to be working yet. Did you have internal or external hems? I pray to god you reply to me asap..."

[YEA]  06/28/2011: Ricardo from Portland, , Oregon: "I just wanted to add to the post of a home remedy that was given to me recently. Golden seal and Vaseline. Last week I had the worst case of "roids" I have ever encountered. It was so painful to just sit down, and I sit down at work all day long. I told a friend, and he suggested that I take Goldenseal Powder and mix it with Vaseline, and apply it to my infected area. I took it a step further and put the mixture in the freezer to make it nice and cold so it would help reduce the inflammation. Within 2 minutes I notice a dynamic decrease in pain. I have also goldenseal with over the counter Hemorrhoid cream, which I put in the freezer. It works wonders compared to hemorrhoid cream by itself.

I will try the AVC remedies I have read over this post to see how they work.

I just wanted to say, "Thank you, " to all the people who post on this webpage for all their input on holistic and natural home remedies.

In the last 15 years I have lost faith in modern medicine and have found it true in my personal experiences', that common sense and knowledge of TCM can go a long way for maintaining one's personal health. Good luck you all of you and thank you for all of your insights."

07/04/2010: Shary from Centennial, Co: "I have long known that my cleaning habits were irritating my hemorrhoids and making them bleed.

After some trial and error, this is what finally worked for me. After each bowel movement I clean myself with a medicated wipe (available at the drugstores) that I've further dampened with water. After gently removing as much residue as I can, I fold a single dry tissue into a manageable little pad and squirt some mild unscented hand lotion on it to finish wiping myself. This not only dries the area, it also lubricates it without tugging on tender irritated skin, therefore promoting healing. Presto! No more bleeding hemorrhoids.

As a side note, medicated wipes are supposed to be flushable, but it might be a good idea to give the toilet an extra flush or two, particularly if you have one of the newer low volume tanks."

04/04/2011: Jack from Detroit, Michigan replies: "A month ago I realized for the first time that I had a external hemorrhoid. After nearly a week, the hem went away itself. Now everytime, I'm having a bowel movement, some minutes later I feel an annoying pain (like burning inside the area). Can someone tell me what causes it, or any tips or remedies on how to cure it? Please help, Thanks."

04/05/2011: Laura from Sparks, Nv replies: "Use castor oil directly on the hemmorrhoid. To a piece of toilet paper folded in half and half again, apply about 1/4 tsp castor oil inside the second fold. Apply the tissue between your bums, pull up your pants and leave it there until you use the toilet again. Repeat if needed.

In order to avoid hemmorrhoids increase your fiber. Easy to do. Use oat bran. You can use 5 tablespoons on your cereal in the morning. Or, if you don't like that, you can literally drink your bran with gulps of water at bed time. Put a spoonful at a time in your mouth and swallow it with water.

Do it every day and you won't have a problem moving."

04/06/2011: Ben from Chicago, Illinois replies: "Is there anything that can be done for the burning sensation after a bowel movement?( I don't have an external hemorrhoid any more, as it bled once and went inside itself. ) I'd be gratefull for any tips.."

04/06/2011: Tara from Cincinnati, Ohio replies: "I am almost due with my third child and these have been a problem for me since my first - 15 years now. What helps me is to keep clean. No matter what I have to do or where I am, I keep something to stay clean. Even sometimes just a hand papertowel with water will help.

What I have found is that the skin get irritated and broken and when we use the bathroom it gets it dirty and just like dirt in a cut, it will sting and burn. So when I can take a quick shower I do, if not, I will sponge bathe somehow. I never have a problem after this. I never have in 15 years, even now while I am older and two months from having my baby. Hope this helps."

04/07/2011: Ben from Chicago, Illinois replies: "I appreciate your help."

04/18/2011: Scot from Oklahoma, Oklahoma City replies: "I've got the same problem with the guys. I don't think that only keeping the area clean helps totally. After each bowel movement I have, I still have the burning sensation from inside, even if I clean it regularly (with water etc). I'd be gratefull for any tips that can prove more effective, thanks."

04/25/2011: Sally from Vancouver Bc, Canada replies: "Anyone suffering from hemorrhoids will find relief by drinking cayenne pepper in warm water. If you GOOGLE the healing benefits of cayenne, you will see this is brilliant at healing this issue. Try 1/3 a TEAspoon in a cup of warm water, add lemon for flavor if you like. Let your mouth feel the heat as it activates salivary glands to aid in digestion. Drink twice a day."

04/26/2011: Francisca from Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France replies: "Hi Mike, yes, ACV vinegar worked for me as well and I never had any side effects but as you say everybody is different. Mine were on the outside, no bleeding or itching so maybe yours are different. They were gone in a few days but the doctor told me that they might even disappear by themselves so I don't know whether it was due to the ACV or not. In the meanwhile I have read about applying Vit. E on them, why not give it a try? And also taking more Vit. C to make your stools softer so that they don't get worse."