Post radiotherapy

Hi FensIan , I had my RT over 6 years ago and have had intermittent blood in my stools since.  Had colonoscopy and told it was radiation proctitus and diverticulitis.  Subsequently had a sigmoidoscopy with same result and added piles to the list, but the consultant told me two things.  Firstly, don’t strain and secondly don’t sit too long (even without straining as the piles drop down with a sitting action).  If you can’t go then get up and walk around and return if you need to.  Since then the occurrence has drastically improved from three or four times a week to once every month or two.  You might be able to have the procedure using a drug (can’t recall what it is) that effectively makes you forget what happened in the procedure, just a thought particularly if you have experienced problems with colonoscopies in the past. David

Hello David,

Thanks so much for the response. Very reassuring and great advice. 
Shame you can’t remember the name of the drug. 

Ian

Hi again,

Have you been offered any treatment for the piles as I also suffer with them?

Ian

Hopefully someone will be along with more info.  David