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I'm 80. I have both radiation cystitis and enteritis. I probably have radiation proctitis also, but my Gastro doctor has never had a patient with these issues. He is not much help. I had 30 HBOT treatments ending July 9. My issues started 9 years ago when the Proton radiation ended. Problems came and went over the years but no one could figure out what was wrong with me until I began bleeding from my bladder. My new urologist knew what was happening, diagnosed it and sent me to HBOT. At the same time radiation enteritis started full throttle. My only savior was AI. My wonderful wife ask thousands of questions to AI. We learned what I could and could not eat. I'm doing much better and am beginning to expand my merger diet. I lost 24 pounds since all this started with the bladder in April. My urinary system is working well and I'll probably get an artificial valve so I can stop using pads. My gastro pain has relieved and the explosive bowel movements have stopped. It's all because I'm eating the correct foods. Dr. Google has saved my life for now.
Good luck with journey.

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@29modela Thank you so much for the information, and I’m glad your conditions are improving. I’ll look more closely at dietary recommendations. Of course, I’d rather eat what I want and expect the treatment to be the cure. I have to lose about 20 pounds, regardless, based on my gains during radiation and hormone therapy, so I might as well choose foods that promote healing. Blessings!

@29modela Hi! Glad to hear you are doing better. My husband is struggling & I am researching diet to help him with bowel issues. Could you kindly share a rough overview of the diet that is helpful for you?