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One week of IMRT for recurrent PCa - issue with empty rectum
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Bowel prep was a huge stressor for me, also. It was complicated by the fact that I have PI-IBS and Celiac.
My solution was to eat low-residue, very low FODMAP diet. I only ate one meal a day, after the treatment. I also used a glycerin suppository. I was able to do all 28 sessions without failing, although one time they kicked me off the table, and I was able to clear my rectum (without losing water - a tricky painful thin) and then get treated.
I lost a lot of weight, but I felt fine through all of it (other than the mental stress) - got up every early morning for about a 1 mile dog walk.
Good luck!
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@rotate Wow, that most have been challenging, to say the least. Glad you got through it.
All is going better for me after making a couple dietary tweaks. And I have a really good relationship with the radiation therapist. We are both straight up and honest with each other, and seem to work well together well. I am very thankful that. She is watching out for me, and I am grateful for that!
Many thanks for sharing your experience.
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