D.N.
I went through the same thing that you did...so sorry. They go away after a couple of weeks I believe. I used the cream and pads - the pads have directions on them to even use as a compress and you actually put one on & leave it there for a while - I walked around & all - no problem. That seemed to speed it up for me. Fiber and lots of water will help you go to the bathroom. But if they don't go away with the home remedies, the doctor told me to let them know and they'd give me something, so worse comes to worse, they can help too. Don't worry - it'll get better. Hang in there!! Congrats!!