Radiation Proctitis

Hi C&TUS,I had/have radiation proctitis, nearly 3 years now my symptoms, constipation, painful bowel movements, rectal fissures and bleeding, though pretty bad for a while, are almost a thing of the past now, like you I was as regular as clockwork, then I could go days without going which is not nice, enema time lol, but through exercise and finding the right diet for me I go once or twice almost every day, an occasional discomfort and no fissures for over a year, I do bleed most days, almost certainly from the bowel and self medicate with docusate and movicol as needed, 

Eddie

Eddiel, Sorry to hear that and thank you for taking the time to respond. By exercise do you mean walking and could you provide some hints on diet? Thank you very much  

Exercise is walking predominately, 7,000 steps daily, swimming twice a week and a light exercise group once or twice a week. diet is just a simple healthy one, I eat smaller meals but more often, i start and end the day with yoghurt, real Greek is best, and fresh fruit, I don't eat processed food, and curry's and spicy foods are less so, and not as often, but drinking plenty of water is very important, as is not forcing your bowel motions.

Eddie

Ha ha, excepting the exercise classes I am pretty much there. Although I do like a curry. Once again thanks. Oh I also eat porridge with my yoghurt and fruit for breakfast.thanks again

your welcome, It's mostly common sense and patience, which you already have. anyway I have a 345 mile drive to do now, that won't help the bowels lol, bet wishes.

Eddie