Is this due to you taking a laxative? I know you had constipation recently has it gone to the opposite extreme? You could chat this through with the nurses on the helpline 0808 808 0000 as it’s a tricky balance regarding a colon tumour so you don’t end up obstructing ! Did your team mention if your colon was still passing well or to take care ?
You can always phone your oncologist specialist nurse too ! They should be able to give you some advice on how to find the balance !
Hi thank you phoned the nurses they said they think I have a overflow and waiting for Dr to phone me hope you don't mind me asking did you mum have a few problems like me
I am new on here but I.have had my stoma for 5 yrs now , at first I had a lot of diareah was afraid to go anywhere I didn't know! I lost all my confidence and because I was having chemo it made it worse I was soiling a lot of my clothes too and having to throw a lot away especially if I was out.
I am gradually getting used to it and got no choice as I am stage 4 in my Cancer now manageable but can't cure it .
Yes I did this one time I was out Xmas shopping and I felt like I was going to pass out .
Is that what happens to you .
I started to take precautions when I go out and j know I am going to be out a long time, make sure to take 2 loperamide in the morning and take some with me make sure I get a drink somewhere or take one with me .
Did you have any pains in your back or lower stomach
No I have diarrhea and then not to bad but Iv been taking a softener I think it all depends on what you eat try mix it up high fibre also low fibre drink plenty of fluids
