Hi I had my ilostomy reversal done 5 weeks ago I'm struggling big time started of being loose having to run to toilet ,then constipation so had some prune juice cleared a little but the spasms are awful wanting me to strain causing my arse to feel so sore and actually BM are like pooping through a straw there's hardly anything coming out . Well at least I'm weeing again now but am back to constipation again I think my biggest downfall is not drinking enough . I know I need to drink more but how else do I cure the constipation please help
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