I posted this in general discussion too, but it is a more urgent thing for me so I am reposting here.
Firstly, let me just thank all of you for posting so much info. It has really helped me.
I had my take down last Wednesday. The last two days have been hell - which I expected. My question is with regard to straining. I had terrible tenesmus when I had UC and now I am having it again! I am super concerned because I have read that you should not be straining with a pouch. My anus is irritated and sore, and the staining is involuntary.
Anyone else have this? Thoughts or helpful hints of what to do?
Firstly, let me just thank all of you for posting so much info. It has really helped me.
I had my take down last Wednesday. The last two days have been hell - which I expected. My question is with regard to straining. I had terrible tenesmus when I had UC and now I am having it again! I am super concerned because I have read that you should not be straining with a pouch. My anus is irritated and sore, and the staining is involuntary.
Anyone else have this? Thoughts or helpful hints of what to do?