Bowel issues 7 months after treatment

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Hi, it's been a long time since I've posted anything but I'm really struggling at the moment with my bowels and would appreciate any advice or guidance. I finished treatment in December 24 & had a complete response to treatment. I keep experiencing awful stomach pains because of excess wind, my stomach swells & I'm so uncomfortable which is having a negative impact on my life. I'll then go to the toilet and unbeknown to me there will be lots of brown jelly like discharge/mucus that has left my back passage. It makes me not want to eat anything because the only time it seems to be settled is if I fast which I know isn't healthy but I'm lost as to know what to do or who to speak to. I don't want to go out because it's embarrassing. I don't know who to go to so would really appreciate any guidance/reassurance that you can give me xx TIA xx

Irene75359 5 hours ago

Hello Ballerina

That sounds really miserable and I agree, I don't think you should be fasting so soon after what is a very taxing treatment. But, I remember being really concerned that I was passing wind with 'follow through mucus' at four months, especially first thing in the morning. And it did improve eventually but not for another few months. I used to sprint to the loo and was relieved that we have a tiled floor (sorry, TMI!) I took to wearing extra long wide panty-liners during the day for security and carried an emergency supply and clean knickers just in case.

Nikki65 mentioned the other day that she took activated charcoal capsules, and Bungle1 cut out green veg which helped them both with excess wind. There are quite a few over-the-counter wind remedies and hopefully you can find one that suits and you can relieve your painful distended stomach.

I am sorry you are struggling and I really hope things improve soon.

Big hug

Irene xx

Bungle1 4 hours ago

Hi Ballerina

Sorry you are suffering. I had bad wind pain during treatment and like Irene75359 has said I cut veg specifically green veg and it really helped. I eat it again now and while I do fart more than is normal I have no pain and it is getting less. I have seen some people on here have followed the FOD MAP diet to help with digestive issues. Sending hugs xx

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