TREMORS or SHAKES

FormerMember
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Has anyone experienced/developed tremor or general shakiness after low anterior resection bowel surgery- possibly as a result of malnutrition/poor food absorbtion over a period of time? Has long term malabsorbtion after surgery been raised before? I don't mean down to the accute effects of chemo etc  but something that possibly silently creeps up on you with time? I should add I employ colonic  irrigation for stricture
Thanks
G

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi G (Grober)

    First of all, may I welcome you to the forum.  

    I had colon cancer  but I had big problems with diet, and this can play a big part in recovery.  You don't mention your fluid intake and ofter if you don't drink enough water this can cause shakiness - especially as we are getting older.

    t really helps us on here if you are able to fill in your profile and when you have time you might consider doing that.

    I would suggest that you contact your Cancer Specialist Nurse or Key worker - you should have been  given their contact details - but if not speak to your consultant's secretary and she/he should be able to find this contact information for you.

    You could also speak to your consultant about having an appointment with a dietician.  

    Macmillan also have a help and support line, the number is 0808 808 0000 and it is available 7 days a week from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm where you can advice on all cancer related matters and also emotional support.  They also have advice on diet.

    Bowel Cancer UK is also a good source information and help. bowelcanceruk.org.uk.

    I'm sure that someone who has had similar surgery to your's will be in touch soon.

    Take care,

    VickiLynne

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    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

    Thanks VickiLynne for your reply. I have  actually been a member for a couple of years and detailed my history here

    https://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer_types/bowel-colon-rectum-cancer/f/bowel-colon-rectum-cancer-forum/160326/baffling-new-symptoms 

    Grateful for the advice on fluid intake  if that's a contributing factor. Is there a section on anal irrigation?

     Grober

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    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

    Hi again Grober

    I had a look in your profile and as there was nothing listed I wasn't aware that you had been a member for a couple of years.  Perhaps you could copy and past that post into your profile page.

    As I had colon cancer I cannot help with regard to anal irrigation, but hopefully someone else will be in touch who has experience of this.

    Take care,

    VickiLynne