It's a year now since I finished Radiotherapy, but still having problems controlling my Bowels, I like to keep active by long walks and DIY., but after an hours walking or exertion I need to empty them, this makes it very difficult to go anywhere without a toilet so I am having to restrict my activities to the moors. Anyone else having these problems?
Some people have longer term issues after radiotherapy. I have unpredictable issues, can leak and sometimes pass a lot of mucus. I had a colonoscopy which diagnosed radiation proctitis.
This is where the lining of the novel has been damaged by the radiation. If I were you I’d ask GP for a referral to get checked out. I take Fybogel each morning which mostly helps but I can still get caught out.
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