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Has anyone had diarrhea with radiation?
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@jime51 Your experience sounds very similar to my radiation proctitis. GI stated Imodium works until it doesn't. My bowel lining is in flamed and rectum area had to be cauterized due to rectal bleeding like a period from 9 months post radiation. I am currently doing 3 months of Mesalamine enemas which seems to be helping with the uncontrollable bowel urgency. At two months I am so over them but giving it a try. Also added more fiber such as oats to my diet. I had a sigmoidoscopy and radiation proctitis was confirmed and they cauterized a dozen or so veins. Which probiotic did they recommend? I might give it a try. Thanks.
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@chippydoo hi interesting information Sorry you had to go through bowel issues .
I am only into my second week of Radiation therapy.
So far no side effects as yet , i guess by the time i have had 4weeks treatment i may find i get the side effects . When did your side effects start with you ? Good luck
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@chippydoo SBO Probiotics Gut Restore by Ancient Nutrition. The capsule is supposed to stay intact until in the intestines so bacteria survive stomach acid. Your case sounds more severe than mine, but it's not any fun. My symptoms seem to be worsening, so I may be back on Mesalamine after my GI appointment next week.