I do not know about everyone else but I have trouble with the loo even though my last chemo was in May of this year. I would not say I am constipated at times but I think I am not getting enough fibre in my diet. I try but eat frozen veggies and kidney beans and some fruit. I like to use ground flax in my cereal. I am starting to use a fibre supplement to see if it helps out. It cannot hurt from what I understand. Their tastes are vile though.
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I too have issues with my bowels.
I have severe adhesions throughout my abdomen and had unsuccessful debulking surgery....they basically just opened, looked, and closed my abdomen. One biopsy was done.
The adhesions and tumors cause a loss of bowel motility so I rely on laxatives and stool softeners to keep my bowel movements on the loose side.
I have been on chemo since March 2017 so I do not know if bowel function will improve once I stop or change chemo. Some days I am not sure if I need to increase or decrease the dose of bowel meds, or if the cramping and pain is due to chemo side effects or any tumor effects.
It is all very frustrating.
A consultation with the dietitian at my chemo clinic was very helpful. She reviewed my diet, and had information on what laxatives and stool softeners might help me. She did not recommend any stool bulking agents in my case because of the motility issues.
Please consider asking for a consult with a dietitian.
Good luck.
I have a CT scan in a few weeks and then a meeting with my doctors to decide what is next. We will discuss clinical trials.
For diarrhea, bananas may help solve that. You may need to try different foods / liquids to see what works for you and that may also change over time (in treatment/on medication/ or when done all).
Hello @Courtenay - how are you doing today and I'm wondering has your doctor provided any options regarding your adhesions?