i just had a visit with my GP bout this... AFter getting them from the labour with DS they have come back with avengence.. He suggested the usual FIBRE increase but also said the cream was safe- anusol i think... Great name there is a tube you can put on the end to insert a little into the anus because they start inside. then you put the cream around where the sore swollen part is... Also the naturopath at the chemist suggested Vitamin B6 1/4 of a tablet 3 times a day (to add well moisture to the stool) Also as the iron tabs were making me worse she said to eat plenty of oranges or drink OJ or better take Vitamin c tabs with the multi vitamins to help absorb the iron into the body better.. Getting better slowly but GP said once you have them they always come back so its something you have to keep on top of... Good luck