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Rectovaginal fistula after rectal radiotherapy
Colorectal Cancer | Last Active: Mar 12, 2024 | Replies (16)Comment receiving replies
Thank you, @itchyd !
It's been a complicated couple of weeks. I've picked up information on LARS from trustworthy sources and the FB group, like this article: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/codi.15517?.
I'm now taking half a packet of macrogol every morning. My surgeon, whom I've seen twice since my last post, changed my meds somewhat last Friday. He reduced the Omuro to once a day and prescribed Tramadol at a low dose for the pain, which seems to be working.
Taking less Omuro seems to have decreased the number of times I go to the bathroom, a little bit, but also, it has made my BMs harder and more fragmented. I will have to message him about that.
He also changed my med for gases, but since these haven't really been an issue, I was only taking the previous one occasionally.
And I'm doind psychotherapy again.
I'm in a better mood.
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Hi verol65!
Glad to hear that you have a doctor who isn't afraid to prescribe opioids. A lot of people suffer needlessly today because too many in the medical community have adopted a perverse philosophy regarding them, and, well, too many lawyers out there chasing a quick buck at the expense of many folks' welfare.
Also, happy to hear that your mood is brightening. I have had colon issues myself: history of early adenomatous polyps beginning at age 24 (I'm now 66). But, so far, I've been lucky and haven't had to face what you're facing. Wish I could give you a hug, but electron love will have to do, for now.
Itchy