Completed chemotherapy and radiotherapy-recovery period

Thanks Vanilla, yes that is what they mentioned to me, I hope that with a course of antibiotics it will subside and allow me to pass urine normally as this is especially painful in the morning or if I have been sitting for a while. 
I was given Instagel to numb it but not sure how often I should be using this. 
thanks again take care x

Hello Gill

i know exactly what you are going through , I’m in a similar situation and stage as yourself. I underestimated the level of pain after the treatment, it’s very difficult and like you am trying every option available to help cope. I hope each day you will feel bit better too.

best wishes 

M x

Hope you coping Gill ? … my last day tomorrow , very sore and had a rectal bleed earlier , not sure if it’s the cancer or a burn !!!? 
have the antibiotics made life any easier ? 
thinking of you 

Chrissie xx

Hi Minty2, Stick in there, it’s hard and your right I also under estimated how severe this recovery stage would be, but keep thinking and telling yourself we will get through this time! 
Hope you start to feel less sore, keep using the portable bidet when passing urine and applying the gels and creams. Sending you hugs  

Hi Chrissie, Well done you, you got there, yOU should be proud of yourself. I too have had several rectal and urethral bleeds but I have burns in both those areas. I do hope and pray that it is the cancer getting hit too though!

The antibiotics are helping but think I need more, the feeling of tightness in my urethra is still there and it’s still sore when I first try and pass urine, the bleeding has stopped though, so that’s a positive!

You will have time now to just rest, sleep and let your body heal, it’s been through a traumatic time. Lay in a bath if the pain gets severe and take plenty of pain medications as prescribed and that will help. I’m thinking of you and sending you healing hugs, we will get there, let me know how you get on.

I have found that the comments and encouragement on this site from you all has been a real help, Take care 

Hi Gill , 

So pleased you slowly starting to heal … it’s been a long process !!!

I had rectal bleeding before treatment and now again . Not sure if it’s the cancer or from the radiotherapy .. but hey Ho , it’s last day and like all of us , the pain and uncertainties continue ..

I have utmost respect for all of you , who support and take time to reply to the myriad of posts . 
keep well , keep posting 

many thanks 

Chrissie xx