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Rectal prolapse that doesn't recede back inside.

Posted by jolam @jolam, 1 day ago

I've read so many posts about this, but none were recent. Anyone who is experiencing this have any advice. Surgery for me is pretty high risk due to lung issues.

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jolam | @jolam | 16 hours ago
In reply to @cardigan "I wonder would pelvic floor exercises be any good.I was put in touch with a pelvic..." + (show)
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I wonder would pelvic floor exercises be any good.I was put in touch with a pelvic floor phisio.

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@cardigan I have apts. Scheduled starting next week. The problem is that some days I cannot walk without extreme pain both with the prolapse and down my legs. I spend a lot of my day laying sideways to avoid more pain. I've been in tears today from the pain using the toilet. I would go to the ER but I dont know what they'll do until surgery can take place. And I want a Dr with experience with this specific issue. I have narcotics for pain but they actually don't help very much with this contraction type pains. It's actually overwhelming and exhausting today.

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jolam | @jolam | 16 hours ago
In reply to @catherine1290 "@jolam They shouldn't hurt if done correctly. Sedation is the better way to go. Have you..." + (show)
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@jolam They shouldn't hurt if done correctly. Sedation is the better way to go. Have you ever had a colonoscopy? That type of sedation is what they use. Ask your doctor about it.

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@catherine1290 yes I had a coloniscopy with sedation in Sept. but I thought that was just for short procedures. I will definitely inquire when I see the surgeon. TY

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anniewee | @anniewee | 6 hours ago
In reply to @jolam "@anniewee I do the same but mine is a full prolapse that is out all the..." + (show)
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@anniewee I do the same but mine is a full prolapse that is out all the time. So at times when things are stuck it's like having contractions until it gets relieved. Sometimes for hours. That is what causes the extreme pain for me. I use stool softners, laxatives, fiber, prunes and other fibrous foods. But I also have chronic pancreatitis that affects my diet as well.

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@jolam Based on your conditions, I would opt to get a second opinion from a colorectal dr. first….if he/she recommends it too, then I would give the surgery serious consideration. Your condition is much more advanced and complicated….pursuing more medical help and the other suggestions made from others here in this thread is a positive step. A big hug and love to you.

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pdlane35 | @pdlane35 | 4 hours ago
In reply to @jolam "@anniewee I do the same but mine is a full prolapse that is out all the..." + (show)
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@anniewee I do the same but mine is a full prolapse that is out all the time. So at times when things are stuck it's like having contractions until it gets relieved. Sometimes for hours. That is what causes the extreme pain for me. I use stool softners, laxatives, fiber, prunes and other fibrous foods. But I also have chronic pancreatitis that affects my diet as well.

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@jolam
Just had surgery for a painful prolapse that stayed out. So thankful I did. Very little pain, two nights in hospital, prolapse is gone and I feel renewed at age 90.

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