I had rectal cancer 2 and a 1/2 years ago which thankfully was cured through surgery and I appreciate I am one of the lucky ones.How ever it has left my bowel in a terrible and painful state with a constant need to push and the need for manual evacuation and suppositories as it feels like i have a stick up my bottom. This isn't all the time but comes in waves but is restricting my life and seriously affecting my mental health. Has any one else experienced anything similar and do they have any tips. Also did Aqua flush help and how helpful was the hospital as I am not getting anywhere with them.Can you get an Aqua flush privately ? Thank you for reading this.
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