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Chronic rectal tenesmus.

Posted by mmalone1804 @mmalone1804, Aug 24 5:51pm

I have a chronic debilitating sensation that I need to move my bowels. They cannot find what’s causing this, and there is no treatment for the symptoms. Is there anyone else out there with these symptoms?

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Aug 24 6:21pm

Hello @mmalone1804, While you wait for others who have some similar experience, I did a quick search of Connect and found a few members who have mentioned tenesmus in comments in other discussions that you might want to view - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/?search=tenesmus.

I found this information that might be helpful if you haven't already seen it.
-- Tenesmus: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and More:
https://www.healthline.com/health/tenesmus
Have you thought about seeking help at a major teaching hospital or health facility like Mayo Clinic?

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researchmaven | @researchmaven | Aug 25 9:06am

I suppose you don't have a rectocle? That can create such a sensation. If my IBS-C acts up (due to stress or eating the wrong foods) the "pouch" that is my rectocle can fill with stool and create such a sensation.
https://www.healthline.com/health/tenesmus#faq

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mmalone1804 | @mmalone1804 | Aug 25 10:48pm
In reply to @johnbishop "Hello @mmalone1804, While you wait for others who have some similar experience, I did a quick..." + (show)
@johnbishop

Hello @mmalone1804, While you wait for others who have some similar experience, I did a quick search of Connect and found a few members who have mentioned tenesmus in comments in other discussions that you might want to view - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/?search=tenesmus.

I found this information that might be helpful if you haven't already seen it.
-- Tenesmus: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and More:
https://www.healthline.com/health/tenesmus
Have you thought about seeking help at a major teaching hospital or health facility like Mayo Clinic?

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Thank you so much for the additional information.
I’ve been working with a major teaching hospital in Northern California for 3 years, and feel like I’ve gotten excellent treatment. Fortunately, they haven’t given up on me, and continue to try novel treatments, in hopes of finding something helpful. So far, no luck.
I wish I would hear from someone with the same symptoms, or history of symptoms. I can’t be the only one…

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mmalone1804 | @mmalone1804 | Aug 25 10:55pm
In reply to @researchmaven "I suppose you don't have a rectocle? That can create such a sensation. If my IBS-C..." + (show)
@researchmaven

I suppose you don't have a rectocle? That can create such a sensation. If my IBS-C acts up (due to stress or eating the wrong foods) the "pouch" that is my rectocle can fill with stool and create such a sensation.
https://www.healthline.com/health/tenesmus#faq

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Thank you for taking the time to respond. A rectocele has been ruled out.
I’m sorry you have that issue, yet it sounds like you know how to manage your symptoms. It’s so frustrating when you don’t know the cause.
Thank you again for your input.

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ppat4pr | @ppat4pr | Aug 27 11:00am

Yes, although my feeling is prevalent minimally; and I had 6 inches of my bowel removed.

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