Has anyone had a external thrombosed hemorroid landed before? If so, is it painful? How is the recovery? I am currently 37 weeks and have these hemorrhoids. I went to the drs 2 days ago and was told if the swelling is not down in 2 days she would like to lance them. Well I've tried tucks pad, preparation H cream and wipes... still nothing.. the only change is, they starting bleeding.