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Gastrointestinal Symptoms and Diets in EDS Jan 9 3:36pm | By Brii Sessions, EDS Moderator (@briisessions)
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@lenorahaston

Fifteen months ago I was diagnosed with stage four cancer ( neuroendocrine tumors) of the small bowel. My current treatment consists of hormonal injections twice a month to prevent further spread and growth. These tumors cause kinking of the bowel which can result in partial obstructions. I was hospitalized in March, 2022 for that condition. The risk for further episodes is always present. I adhere to a regimen that super hydrates the bowel and promotes easy elimination. I am very aware of the mind - body connection and use deep breathing to relax me and my GI system. Can you recommend other practices that would stimulate the parasympathetic to promote pain control, calmness and bowel relaxation. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Leni

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Feb 3, 2023

Hi Leni, As the above article suggests practixing "Potential mind-body ... for stress management [can] help stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system to help relax the gastrointestinal tract".

There are a few Mayo Clinic resources I can point you to that may help in your quest for stress reducing, mindfulness practices.
1. Mayo Clinic's Cancer Education Center offers a self-learning course to help people (patients and caregivers) living with cancer to manage stress. You can work through the modules at your own pace to help you better understand how the body may respond to stressful situations, including cancer. You'll get various tools and techniques to meet physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, as you learn to manage stress.

Go directly to the free online course
– Stress Management for Cancer https://mccmscontent.mayo.edu/LSC/stress-management-for-cancer/content/index.html#/

You might also like to watch this class about Tai Chi from the cancer educator:


See more offerings posted on the Cancer Education's blog here: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/cancer-education-center/

2. See the vaious offerings in the Health & Mindfulness Blog https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/mindfulness-in-health/

Including this video library https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/mindfulness-in-health/tab/resources/#ch-tab-navigation

Leni, glad to see you venture outside of your "home" support group of Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs) https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/neuroendocrine-tumors-nets/ to find other helpful posts and discussions.

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