Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: jessieblue on March 18, 2017, 11:59:44 AM
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Everyday a different problem! So todays worry for my delicate health anxiety disposition has been "trouble" going. I have a rectocele....the gyn said mild/moderate and wasnt too worried but said if I wanted surgical repair they could do that. I opted for some kegels and lifestyle changes. Its generally not visible on pelvic exam until i do the bear down thing. Then they can see it. So I felt better thinking it wasnt too bad. On and off it causes problems, mostly with going to the loo. I have to support underneath and can clearly feel the bulge down into the perinium. If I am not careful and get the least bit constipated it can be hard to go as it gets kind of stuck around the bend! ??? This morning I knew I was in for a rough ride because I havent had a BM for 2 whole days! Unusual for me to go 2 days, occasionally I skip a day but I was busy and so probably not mentally ready or whatever. Of course this morning was difficult. After wondering if I was going to rip open and then wondering where on earth it had all gone I got the job done! In the process causing some splits to pop open on my butt. I have had this before but not for a couple of months. Thought I had got it all healed. Grrr. I get piles too and some bleeding from the above which always without fail freaks me out. Bright red blood on the paper and a bit on the stool. Not mixed in and the stinging knife like pain. I guess I need to take some softeners or something. I try to eat high fibre, take probiotics and eat live yoghurt etc. Blueberries too everyday which sometimes make my poo very dark, which also scares me because I think I have bowel cancer. Does anyone manage similar symptoms and how do you cope best? I have spoken to doctors many times, they just look and say yes piles and tears and thats it. I have some proctosedyl supps to use, so I will use them for a couple of days and hope it settles down. I get pretty stressed about it all which doesnt really help either.
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Yes, Jessie. I've just posted yesterday on another thread about rectoceles about my first visit to a specialist physiotherapist to retrain my bowel. It's not pleasant and can be distressing.
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Thanks JUJU. It would be great if you could let me know how the physio goes and what they might suggest to help. Hope you get a great outcome for it. Its bloody miserable for sure.
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Hello, I have always had slow transit due to thyroid issues, more so since the menopause and I was more or less resigned to Lactulose. Then I discovered Coconut oil (recommended on a thread in this forum) and I have not looked back. I don't use a lot, just a teaspoonful in my porridge each morning, and I have not missed a day since and it is easy to pass (I also have piles so it helps with that).
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I have the same issues 😡Along with my VA , I support my perinium with loo roll, use a child's step for the loo , and do a breathing technique on u tube for easier exit 😉 , important to breath/ pant it out and not push , otherwise it can all fall out ☹️ well not quite but not good.
What we go through.
Contrary to popular belief too much fibre can have the opposite effect and bung you up, it's a fine balance .
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Hi. I have just invested in a squatty potty from Amazon. £20 which I think is a bargain. I've been using upturned loo rolls for months, or the bathroom bin! Lol. Definitely a more stable alternative, and as sparkle said, the posture for sitting is vital for the ease of going. Hope this helps a little x
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If I get to the stage where it has gone rock hard, then glycerine suppositories are the way to go. ;) It helps until the stuff from the top works.