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An introductory fact: I suffer from irritable bowel disease, and one of the most common symptoms that occurs in my case is hemorrhoids. Thrombosed, clustered, life-altering hemorrhoids. The kind that require surgeries, a preposterous fiber intake, and weeks of being bedridden because it hurts too much to stand. My most recent flare was awful. I missed an entire week of work, two weeks after being initially hired. I needed to heal, and quick. So of course, I followed my fiber and laxative regimen, applied the proper ointments, took sitz baths thrice daily, and visited my doctor and surgeons. And then, it occurred to me: the Squatty Potty!!! I'd heard tales of its splendor from fellow IBD and IBS sufferers for years, but for some reason, never thought that it could help me. But here I was, a new job at risk, and I knew that it was time to, at the very least, give it a go. I was a fool to wait until now! This little stool has revolutionized my bathroom habits. As somebody who has been heavily restrained by time, who has lost countless hours toiling to no avail on the porcelain throne, this tool has proven invaluable. It is comfortable! My body feels RIGHT when I use this stool to pass my stool. No cramping, no unnecessary pushing, none of my usual struggles. It is effective! I had previously been utilizing a little box as a makeshift Squatty Potty; I don't know exactly what it is about the actual thing in comparison to other stools/ the box I was using, but it is definitely designed precisely for bowel relief. The slant, the height, everything. It is affordable! This small price is nothing in comparison to the money I will likely spend in the future on hemorrhoid treatment. Will it cure my IBD? Of course not, but it DOES make it easier to live with, and that in itself is worth so much to me. My hemorrhoids will likely continue to make their occasional appearances, but this little stool has helped an incredible amount in reducing my suffering from said visitors. If you suffer from such ailments and are on the fence about shelling out for this little tool, let me be your voice of reason: Buy the Squatty Potty. Your rectum will thank you.