Needing fibre
Many thanks for all the well wishes. With the doctor's recommended treatment, the problem has been improving steadily albeit slowly. I haven't needed Percoset for the past two days, and my guts are happier for that. Today there has been negligible bleeding. I still have to avoid sitting and exertion, but walking is good. This afternoon Danny and I went around downtown on some errands. The weather was gorgeous (it has just now clouded up) and lifted my mood. Otherwise I'm spending a lot of time lying on the couch in hope things will continue to mend and avoid surgery.
Danny had to leave for home a few minutes ago, but I am alright fending for myself now. I had planned to spend this weekend in Toronto; unfortunately travelling is no longer on the agenda for the next few days.
As a teenager I had occasional trouble with hemorrhoids, however that went away. The reason was I became gluten-intolerant and didn't know it for years. So I had the opposite problem: chronic D, usually mild, but occasionally serious enough to cause inconvenience and indicate something was wrong. In March 2008 I went off wheat and my health improved significantly. Since then I have become increasingly aware and vigilant to avoid sources of gluten.
Now I sometimes get a little constipated. This is the first time in years I've had trouble with hemorroids, and the most severe ever. The experience has taught me to avoid constipation at all costs. I can't afford to be off my feet for a few days. This week has cost me a month's rent.
I take this as a warning to increase my consumption of high fibre foods. It's a good lesson for other reasons, too. I love fruit, but neglect vegies when I'm lazy. One daily serving of dark greens would be a judicious goal requiring some attitude adjustment.
I had set to work on my diet in November and December. How timely.