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Hi there,

Unfortunately, hemmorhoids can sometimes be a fairly chronic problem for those of us who have IBS.
I think the first thing to do is to really try not to force your bowel movements (BMs) because this will just make them worse or come back once they have settled down. If you do have to really strain to have a BM, there are probably some dietary changes that need to happen so that you have stools that are softer and easier to pass. You'll probably have to take this from an "inside out" position.
If they are painful and chronic enough, you may want to go see your doctor about having them looked at.
In the meantime, I would suggest using sitz baths (adding salt or baking soda to a warm bath or getting a special sitz bath tub that fits on the toilet that you can sit in for 15-20 mins daily) or adding either lavender or juniper oils to your warm bath, both are used to help reduce hemmorhoids. You also may want to consider getting some vaseline and using it in the area before and after BMs. Another handy thing to have on hand are Tucks wipes, they are really cooling and soothing and can be used after each time you go to the bathroom. You may also want to invest in some babywipes as these are less irritating than dry toilet paper.
You may not want to take it to work with you for obvious reasons, but you can also get those ring cushions for sitting if you have to sit at home or in the car or something and find it uncomfortable. I've never tried one so I can't say myself how effective they are at relieving the pressure, but it might be worth a shot.

Good luck!
Steph

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