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Bowel challenges post radiation

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I had 44 IMRT treatments during February-April 2025. Diarrhea started in March and continued daily until December, when a support group recommended adding Psyllium fiber and a probiotic daily. Bowel frequency and urgency continued, with 4-7 movements daily. A colonoscopy confirmed radiation proctitis. I took a month of Sucralfate enemas to heal bleeding and two months of Mesalamine suppositories to help reduce frequency. Still struggling, I have completed 8 of an initial 30 hyperbaric oxygen therapy treatments in the hope of accelerating and supporting healing. I am typically in the bathroom 3-4 times between 4 A.M. and 9 A.M., then it usually stops until early afternoon or even bedtime.

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@jime51 Thank you for sharing! I’ve added the Psyllium & a probiotic for him-no real change yet. Very interesting hearing about Mesalamine from a few of you now so starting my morning reading. Thank you!