I am wondering how many on this thread are doing now. I hope things have improved over the last couple of years.

I wondered if i could get some input on internal hemorrhoids. I have struggled with chronic constipation for over a year, but managing with high fiber, water, exercise, Metamucil and Miralax. So, no real straining now. Multiple BMs daily.

My 2020 colonoscopy showed internal hemorrhoids, which was a surprise, since I had only been aware of 1 external hemorrhoid that surfaced 3 times in my life. That is now gone, since it thrombosed last year, burst and faded. No polyps,

Fast forward to recently. Can you describe the pain from internal hemorrhoids? Is it possible to have severe pain in rectum for 3-5 minutes and then no pain for days? Then it reoccurs . I’ve had no pain with BMs during this time. Just random times. No bleeding. I have an upcoming appointment with colorectal surgeon. Trying to make sense of it. I’ve read about something called proctalgia fugax.