OMG, i suffered really bad after having Ben. I thought the pain was completely normal, until it got so bad i couldnt sit on my bum anymore, and sleep on my back... I was still in hospital so i got Dh to ask the nurse about it (i was too embarrased to earlier, plus i didnt know how to explain it in German). As soon as the nurse had a look she told me they were real nasty ones, and no wonder i was in so much pain. I was given some really strong creme, and ice packs... Took about a week to settle down... But im still in pain when i go to the loo.

It was really the worse thing after birth (apart from the painful breastfeeding). And i recommend to anyone who can avoid it, to do their very best in avoiding them... OWCH!