Constipation and chemotherapy

FormerMember
FormerMember
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I am seeking advice. I have had my 3rd round of Folfox and after 3 days I became impacted in my rectum,  which was distressing.  I managed to soften the stool by taking lactulose and senokot. Usually I go once a day, in the morning and when that doesn't happen I start to not go at all.

I've needed Senokot at night to move things since then.

It's like my bowels have gone to sleep.

Has anyone got any advice on laxatives, I think I will need this on going. I thought about getting fybrogel sachets tomorrow. 

I eat fibre, having All Bran every morning, fruit and vegetables every day, I also drink water as much as possible. 

Thank you.