Skip to content
  • Register
    • We are pleased to announce that as of March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor has been introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

    ummm....hemorrhoids from running?

    Posts: 21
    edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
    Ok I'm just going to ask... anyone every get hemorrhoids from running? I know it's embarrassing but it's a part of life. I personally have went through 3 pregnancy and never had a problem. Now I'm running, seriously training hard for a 5k and I'm hurting. Do you think I might to running to fast? Last month had to take off a few weeks due to side stitches (I found if it breathed out while stepping down on my left foot...no more pain!) So I started back up my training a few weeks ago, slowed thing down a little and I'm running good! But then...I started getting a pain in my *kitten*. Maybe I'm putting to much pressure on my body? I'm 5'2" 222lbs what gives?

    Welcome!

    It looks like you're new here. Sign in or register to get started.
    Sign In
    Register

    Replies

    • Posts: 156 Member
      Actually if you do have haemorrhoids, they probably developed during pregnancy and running is just exacerbating the problem. Get a check up with your GP and check that it's actually haemorrhoids that are causing your pain not something else.
    • Posts: 340 Member
      http://www.livestrong.com/article/351021-running-hemorrhoids/ check this out, it might help?
    • Posts: 21
      ok...I read the story. Do I stop running? Slow down more? I'm running a 5k the end of july, I really do't want to stop running. On the other hand I need to heal :sad:
    • Posts: 102 Member
      Maybe yuo shuold just slow down or not run as much but i wouldnt stop running. I wuold def contact your doctor and really see what issue.
    • Posts: 682 Member
      agree that you probably got them during pregnancy (why don't they tell us these things in advance, eh?) and the running, possibly pushing yourself to hard, it now creating a problem with them.

      check in with your doctor and see what can be done. don't give up on your goals.
    • Posts: 21
      Thanks so much for the encouraging words! :smile: I don't want to stop running, I really love it. It's a great stress reliever!! Still I can't believe I'm the only one who has ever had this problem...:grumble:
    This discussion has been closed.

    Welcome!

    It looks like you're new here. Sign in or register to get started.
    Sign In
    Register

    Quick Links

    Categories