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I Am Having A Lot Of Trouble Regulating My Bowel Movents. Does Anyone Else Have This Issue And What Methods Have You Used?

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Toronto, ON

During the month of January 2023 I had 3 rectal surgeries
I suffer from IBS and Diverticular Disease. I had a failed sclerotherapy treatment which apparently is very rare. This caused a huge perforation and septic rectal abcess. Then I had a fistulotomy, then they had to go back in because of further suspected infection. I was on antibiotics for 90 days. My Surgeon said a nerve was touched which now turned into a chronic pain and weak leg plus he also said that the result of the surgery caused… read more

May 9, 2023
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A myIBSteam Member

I am sorry to hear I feel like I have that also.

May 20, 2023
A myIBSteam Member

I have vagus nerve damage and it controls going to the restroom. It has caused my to have gastroparesis.

May 20, 2023

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