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Vicwil 18 hours ago

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Hello,

Seven weeks post treatment now. I was prescribed laxido and sodium docusate during treatment to help with painful BM’s. I was told that the treatment could lead to the BMs being looser but this never really happened to me. I had a tendency to be constipated at times before treatment. I have been on the stool softeners for 3 months now. I had dropped the dosage down since treatment but have recently had leakage so tried to drop them completely. I think this was a mistake as then swung the other way and led to pain and bleeding again when going. I have been to my GP about it who advised playing around with the stool softener to get the dosage right but equally I don’t really want to be taking these for any longer than I have to as worry about the effects of this. I know this may mean adding things into my diet to help but not sure what works best and wondered if anyone else had had similar experience?

Mrs Vanilla 14 hours ago

Hi,

Sorry to hear you are still having a few problems with BMs, but I found I spent quite a lot of time messing around trying to get my bottom settled quickly, and really what I should have done was stick with what worked and allow my body to heal.

Don’t worry about taking stool softeners for any longer than you need to — they are fairly benign and I think you might find it helpful to continue with what worked for you, and allow your bottom to sort itself out for a bit longer before you keep changing your meds.

As far as diet goes, I found fruit — especially grapes and dried fruits — helped a lot. You might also like to have a look at the FODMAP way of eating; I know several people on this forum eat this way and find it helpful.

All the very best

Vicwil 13 hours ago in reply to Mrs Vanilla

Thank you this is probably the reassurance I needed. I’m guessing I am willing myself to be better but the reality is I need to be more patient.

Debh1 13 hours ago

Hi there

I'm 6 years post treatment and still have episodes of juggling laxatives, imodium etc!

It's quite a fine balancing act and I find that I have to eat well and drink lots of water to keep bowel movements just the right level to pass easily. If I don't, I can get constipation easily which results in painful bowel movements and a bit of discomfort. Leakage still happens now and again as well.

I was taking half a laxido everyday for 2 or so years after treatment so I wouldn't worry to much at all. Just get the balance that works for you, you'll get there.

Deb x

AllyL 4 hours ago

Hello Vicwil

Some great advice already but wanted to add a couple of foods you might not have tried to keep your bowl movements soft and gut happy.

A kiwi before bed, lemon ginger and tumeric shot first thing in the morning with a shot of apple cider vinegar. Chia seeds soaked in water.

I saw my rectum and anus during my colonoscopy and it's very inflamed and trying to heal and I have a stoma. You guy's are trying to go to the toilet every day. So it's going to take a little time to calm.

All the very best with your ongoing recovery.

Ally xx

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