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Ted
Ted CSN Member Posts: 1
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
I am in remission and am having contenance problems!
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  • remission17yrs
    remission17yrs CSN Member Posts: 9
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    Hi Ted!
    First of all, I hear your concern! When I first had my colostomy I had a few of the same problems. I discussed them with my doctor, made some diet changes and the problems went away. this is what I would suggest that you consider.
    Take-Care,
    Giver of Hope
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  • pumps2fix
    pumps2fix CSN Member Posts: 5
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    Ted: Know exactly how you feel...After 18 months
    all the doctors can say is "That's no way to live"...I've reduced the freqency, I think, but not the fear...Pumps
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