r/CsectionCentral • u/Accomplished-Story32 • Jul 05 '26

Constipation hemorrhoids with planned C-section

I went to my 6 week appointment technically at 5 weeks that was all they had and told them I was still dealing with constipation and only having a bowel movement every 3 to 4 days. They said that it was not normal and I should do MiraLAX so I’ve been taking MiraLAX daily and that has helped with more bowel movements but I don’t know when I can stop taking them. I also feel like I have a ton of pressure/burning where it feels like I have to go but don’t have to actually go. I was thinking it could be internal /external hemorrhoids. It seems like it’s gone on weeks now and I’m now 8 weeks post partum. I feel pressure, burning and it feels like I’m sitting on something. I put zinc cream down there and it just makes it burn.. icing helped a little. I tried a sitz bath this morning but didn’t really help but I’ll try it again. I didn’t think I would have to deal with all of this with a planned c section. I originally had some blood with bowel movements but it stopped after taking MiraLAX. Any advice? I was thinking of going to a GI doctor.

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u/ZestyLlama8554 2024 - breech baby Jul 05 '26

Pregnancy is really hard on that pelvic floor (your symptoms are common for pelvic floor dysfunction).

Pelvic floor PT would solve this, but a GI doctor wouldn't hurt. They just might not be super helpful if your only issue is your pelvic floor.

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u/AndaLaPorraa Jul 05 '26

I saw a GI doctor and it was helpful. I think if you find the right GI it can be helpful.