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Bowel Movements

Nana442
Nana442 CSN Member Posts: 30
edited June 2018 in Anal Cancer #1

So I'm 10 weeks post treatment and here's it is, my bowel movements are still "funny shaped"  doctor says I'm still early in recovery and not to worry, ok they know best. I still take miralax & stool softener every night, doctors are ok with that but I think my colon shrunk from radiation!  Anyone else have this issue?  

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  • mp327
    mp327 CSN Member Posts: 4,440 Member
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    Nana442

    I had thin, ribbon-like stools right after treatment ended (when I wasn't having diarrhea).  I think it's pretty common.

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  • Ottawamarc1234
    Ottawamarc1234 CSN Member Posts: 148 Member
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    mp327 said:

    Nana442

    I had thin, ribbon-like stools right after treatment ended (when I wasn't having diarrhea).  I think it's pretty common.

    8 Days Post Treatment...Poos are...

    Very small RIBBON flat and bowels change daily...loose...constipated the next. Frustrating...

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