I have been dealing with hemorrhoids for over 13 years, since my first child. I've dealt with constipation since I was a young girl. Well, I haven't used the bathroom in 1week and a half. I've taken exlax, correctol, fleet enema, prunes, apple juice, water, Epson salt, everything I cld possibly think of just to rid this bowel. Well I finally had the urge this morning and when I tried I strained and strained and I felt the hemorrhoids open up and inflame. I honestly believe I would rather give birth again than endure this. I never passed the bowel fully and I think I may be able to go...but the pain of the hemorrhoid is like never before in 13 years. I have had 5 children 3 were natural births, but trying to pass this bowel with this hemorrhoid takes the cake. What should I do? The pain in my rectum is excruciating and shooting down my legs. Please help.