Hi all,
I’m 5 weeks post treatment and I’m having real issues with urgency (poos). I’m worried this is going to be a permanent problem and worried about how I’m going to get out and about and live a normal life. I literally have a few seconds to get to get to the toilet.
I would be interested to hear others experiences. Does this improve as time goes on? Is 5 weeks still considered quite early days for recovery/ treatment side effects?
thanks x
Hello well done on getting through the treatment. I would absolutely not worry at all its very early days. I was like this for around the first 3 months after treatment and then it started to ease. I have a morning movement which is like clockwork and then im fine. So right now relax and recuperate after the treatment.
Sending big hugs xxx
Hi ThisMumRuns well done on getting through the treatment. 5 weeks is really early , it should slowly improve over time mine did, but even now 19 months post I still occasionally have to move quickly. Hopefully you will see some improvement soon. Xxx
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