Gross side effect? Maybe TMI

[jillashley6]

Has anyone experienced hemorrhoids while on Phen? I started Phen 2 1/2 weeks ago, and got one all of a sudden. I have had them a few times before in my life, but never ever this bad. I am in a ton of pain, but am not sure what to do...any suggestions?

I am a little afraid to call my dr, as I dont want her to take me off the Phen....if I had to choose between my butt hurting and being skinny, I would definately choose being skinny haha

Sorry if its tmi!

[Chrijodo]

I've never had that problem..

Preperation H might help with the pain from them though.. and you can try soaking in epsom salt bath.

[phen-for-me]

Lots of times "roids" just happen! It happens more often to overweight people..I think. So maybe it's not at all related to Phen. Try the Prep H it works well!

[luvenme09]

I actually started taking phen a month ago, and I have noticed hemorrhoids as well. I thought maybe it was just something with me, but now that you said that, I'm wondering if it is a side effect.

[alykat06]

I have noticed it too, but I have had a past with them as well. Sometimes changes in our bodies, stress, and one of the worst side effects with phen constipation, causes them. I agree that soaking them in a bath and using some of the many medications out there help a lot. If they get worse or not any better I would talk to your doctor, they can get really painful and I dont think your doctor would take you off of phen but try and figure out how to get rid of the rhoids.

[sweettart]

Man that sounds like a pain in the butt ! Ha ha bad joke I hope that doesn't happen to me !!! My husband is my pain in the butt !! I am going to the dr tomorrow I will ask him. I hope he believes me when I say my friend is wondering if its a side effect from phen ?? I will let ya know what I find out. My mom gets them a lot I know they must be painful !!

[jillashley6]

sweettart....did your doctor have any advice???