Re: Cuffitis or pouchitis

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Anthonyv

Hello all.

I had my j pouch made about 18 months ago and had my takedown 6 months ago

I have had reoccurring issues with a structure that I've had to have dialated monthly. I was also having a lot of cramping and pain until I started anti biotics which help a lot but as soon as I stop the symptoms come back.

My surgeon has been great as a surgeon but I believe he has no idea about this post operative issues as he seems to think everything is fine.

My main issue is I can not empty properly. Thin stools and bad straining/ in agony when trying to pass stool. It reminds me of when I had a servere UC flare. I tried making an appointment with my old gastro but I can't get in for a month.

I had my stricture dilated last week and I'm still straining like hell so can't think what else it would be besides cuffitis.

Any help would be greatly appreciated

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jeaneMember

Also,

The antibiotics may help you as you could be experiencing some pouchiits due to fecal stasis in the lower distal pouch from not being able to empty the pouch fully. I have the same issues. When I take antibiotics, the pouch seems to function better and empty more fully with less cramping etc.

9/18/155:29 AM

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