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Anxiety, Fatigue and Bowel Problems

queeny
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Joined: Nov 2006
Nov 15, 2006 - 7:18 pm

I was diagnosed with stage 2B cervical cancer in March and finished treatment which included 6 weeks of radiation with chemo once a week as well as internal radiation. My treatments were done by Memorial Day. I am still very anxious, tired and having problems with my bowel movements. I'm very frustrated and the doctors aren't able to say how long this will last.
I am not the same person anymore. Any advice?
1jml
Posts: 12
 Joined: Apr 2004
Nov 24, 2006 - 4:36 pm
Re: Anxiety, Fatigue and Bowel Problems

Hi-
Unfortunately, it took me along time time to feel my normal self.
I know how desperately you want to live your life as you did before you went though treatment. My bowel issues lasted at least a year....and to this day, I don't think they are normal. I can say that they have improved. Your body has been through alot. Give yourself time. Best wishes.

bayberry
Posts: 8
 Joined: Jun 2008
Aug 25, 2008 - 8:00 am
cervical cancer & bowel problems

I was treated with both internal & external radiation & some chemo. I had uncontrolable diarea. They gave me loperamide 2mg. 2 pills every 6 hours & it worked okay. It is one year later now & I can't eat anything with fat in it. It is a problem trying to eat. If I eat the wrong thing I have problems again. Pepto Bismol helps. I read a couple of books by a woman dr. who had cancer & it was helpful. She said we have to find a "new" normal, like a person that has lost a limb has to. I get VERY depressed. You are not alone. I hope this helps a little.
Asha
Posts: 3
 Joined: Sep 2008