Hi all,
I'm exactly 14 days post-takedown (had the 3-step) and can barely get out of bed. I'm not getting much support from my doctors so I thought I would try to tap the collective wisdom of the Forum. In short, it feels like I am back to my UC days (I still have 1-2cm of rectal cuff remaining). My symptoms are as follows:
- Frequent rectal spasms (like there is a grip around my rectum and "insides" that is squeezing, will let up for a few seconds and then start again.) Debilitating - the #1 cause of discomfort and primarily symptom preventing me from walking around for more than a few minutes at a time. It also gets worse during a BM.
- A constant pressure in my rectum. I feel like I have to always have a BM.
- 12-15 BM per day, worse at night, primarily liquidy with the occasional occurrence of diarrhea-like BMs. BM very difficult and require a lot of strain - typically involuntary strain.
- Urination is very difficult (due to inflammation?)
- Frequent nausea after eating and BMs.
- Blood in my stool - this could be due to a hemorrhoid (which I've confirmed I have)
I'm on 10mg of Percocet every 4 hours, which seems to calm the rectal spasms, and am also taking 1tsp of Metamucil twice per day. I've struggled to stay hydrated, but have started using Nuun electrolyte replacements plus other liquids like coconut water, tea and organic juices. I've been lurking here for a while, and it seems like everyone's experience is different. I just want to make sure these symptoms are normal and not suggestive of something more serious. My doctor basically won't see me until at least 3 weeks post-takedown, which of course is super frustrating.
Any help is appreciated! Thanks!
I'm exactly 14 days post-takedown (had the 3-step) and can barely get out of bed. I'm not getting much support from my doctors so I thought I would try to tap the collective wisdom of the Forum. In short, it feels like I am back to my UC days (I still have 1-2cm of rectal cuff remaining). My symptoms are as follows:
- Frequent rectal spasms (like there is a grip around my rectum and "insides" that is squeezing, will let up for a few seconds and then start again.) Debilitating - the #1 cause of discomfort and primarily symptom preventing me from walking around for more than a few minutes at a time. It also gets worse during a BM.
- A constant pressure in my rectum. I feel like I have to always have a BM.
- 12-15 BM per day, worse at night, primarily liquidy with the occasional occurrence of diarrhea-like BMs. BM very difficult and require a lot of strain - typically involuntary strain.
- Urination is very difficult (due to inflammation?)
- Frequent nausea after eating and BMs.
- Blood in my stool - this could be due to a hemorrhoid (which I've confirmed I have)
I'm on 10mg of Percocet every 4 hours, which seems to calm the rectal spasms, and am also taking 1tsp of Metamucil twice per day. I've struggled to stay hydrated, but have started using Nuun electrolyte replacements plus other liquids like coconut water, tea and organic juices. I've been lurking here for a while, and it seems like everyone's experience is different. I just want to make sure these symptoms are normal and not suggestive of something more serious. My doctor basically won't see me until at least 3 weeks post-takedown, which of course is super frustrating.
Any help is appreciated! Thanks!
