The last couple of days I’ve been unable to go to the loo, I’ve taken a stool softener, eaten kiwis and drank loads of water and herbal tea and sat in a warm bath. My bum feels really achy and sore and I’m very uncomfortable. I’m guessing the tumor is blocking and preventing me from going. Should I buy some laxatives? I haven’t started my treatment yet.
Hi Mix ,
I really feel for you, I know first hand how uncomfortable this can be, sometimes I felt like I was sitting on a pile of rocks!
I too would advise contacting your treating team & see what they advise just incase it is a blockage rather than constipation.
Have you just taken one stool softener? I was advised I could take more if my constipation was bad (I suffered from constipation throughout treatment & recovery). One day I took 4 on the advice of an A&E Dr, 2 in the morning & 2 in the evening, they definitely worked but the next day really wasn’t pretty & I spent most of the morning in the loo & the rest of the day exhausted on the sofa, I wouldn’t advise doing this though unless advised by a professional.
I hope this is just a case of constipation for you & you find some relief soon. Please let us know how you get on.
Nicola
Thanks so much for all your replies. I’ll contact the dr today 
I didn’t need to in the end 
