Cynny, I did have some diarrhea for a while after a bout of diverticulitis. I found out I was allergic to the lanolin in the wipes I was using to clean up with. Almost everything has lanolin in it, even hypoallergenic stuff. I have to be very careful. Even Preparation H has it. If you think hemorhoids are bad, try putting something you're allergic to up there!
I LOVE having people I can discuss this stuff with. Having conversations with perfect strangers about poop and 'rhoids is a novel experience, but a much needed one. Who but others in the same boat would understand?