Constipation!!

@Kellie hi just wanted to check in and see how you are going after your second cycle? I hope not too bad. I am due for my next session at the end of the month. Looking forward to that with trepidation. 
Hope the bowel problems are minor. xx

@Harvey1903 I know what you mean. Sometimes these Doctors don't have a funny bone. I said to one Doctor when discussing radiotherapy I should just apply a really good 50+ sunscreen. He looked blank. My partner and I chuckled and we moved on. In his defence he was asian so maybe didn't understand the local humour. I have a really close friend who posteda snap of a tv screen above the urinal in a hotel and I said to him it was probably for men with prostate problems. Boy did I get a roasting from his son in law. I put him back in his place though cos I  said I actually have Breast cancer so this isn't about disrespecting someone who has cancer. Its just toilet humour and a reference to the length of time spent in the loo. My friend sent me an apology. I just think sometimes people have lost their sense of humour around us. Yes we all get its serious but we have to find the funny bits to keep us going 💖 don't feel guilty for seeing the funny side.

Some people just take themselves way too seriously.

Yes I joked with doctor that I had constipated diarrhea.  He was not amused.  Lol. 

Just be aware @Suzi_S61 , your next cycle could be completely different.  I never knew whether I was going to have constipation or diarrhoea each time, and I did end up with both once.

@Trikki2 hi thanks. After that first occasion I actually ended up going on a daily basis. Not diarrhea though thankfully. My system seemed to work itself out without any assistance. I will be watching more carefully for my second cycle though. I think I will take something the same day and hopefully that will offset any more complications. xx

Movicol works awesome for me. I have been this round going between constipation and diarrhoea having to use gastrostop. 

Xxx Trikki2 

I've tried prescriptive medications, over the counter preparations, fruit and vegetables etc, the only thing that works for me is broccoli - soup, stir fry or steamed.

@kellee thanks. I actually managed to get something happening naturally. It was just a bit uncomfortable. No pain though. 
I am going to send my partner up to the chemist and get some movical. My second round is on 31st October. I hope you haven't had too many side effects. I have had mild nausea occasionally but apart from that going fairly well. Just the bowel thing and I have been drinking lots of water although now it tastes terrible . I added a little cordial but even that is yuk. Red icypoles work a treat if you feel sick. Settled my stomach immediately. Keep some on hand 😄

Prune juice works everytime for me.