Dealing with Mucus After Colon Resection

I had a colon resection a little over two years ago.  At first the mucus was not bad but now it is and have to wear a depend.  Does anyone else have this problem?  Thanks

With all this talk of mucus I wonder if some folks might have a fistula and don't know it.

Way back in the 80's I sensed a small damp spot on my underwear but hadn't been to the bathroom in hours nor did I feel anything escape.  After a day or two I put some toilet paper between the cheeks to see if I was just imagining things.  I found a wet spot on the TP but no where I thought it would be.

So some time later I got out a handheld mirror and low-and-behold I had a small fistula opening.  When I squeezed around it I got a somewhat clear liquid.  After that I was a pad wearer until I ultimately had my rectum removed.

My point is that sometimes these things don't appear as a catastrophic event.

I'm not saying mucus isn't mucus but as a public service to remind folks that even if you aren't using a portion of your bowel it isn't exempt from disease.

Off my soapbox,

Dave

Had my ileostomy in July this year due uc. Middle of August started to pass milky/pink coloured muscos. Urgency to pass out my backside increased over the the next 2 weeks and output turned to more blood than mucos with severe pain in my backside for approx 3 to 5 minutes after emptying. I could be on the toilet 4 to5 times a day. After going through a life changing operation to get rid of UC it felt as if things were just as bad. Went to see consultant beginning of November who ordered an internal examination the follow day. Turns out I had severe colitis and proctitis in my remaining bit of colon and rectum. To say I was pissed off would be putting it mildly. She informed me it is a common problem. Prescribed salofalk and pentassa enemas which eased symptoms within 4/5 days. Stopped taking these on the 1st of December and have started passing mucos again this pass week. She informed me the only way to end this is to have remaining colon and rectum removed. This cursed disease just doesn't let you go with a bit of dignity,it wants to take half our body with it. 

  Sorry about the rant. Thanks Kevin. 

no need to apologize Kevin.  Holy crap. I can't believe your situation is EXACTLY like mine. I have been waiting for you ( or people like you with same conditons) to come around. I am gunna private message you but wanted to introduce myself.   take alook at my entire profile.  

why would  you halt the medicine? i was told to use it everyday forever.  just to control the bleeding.  man, u may wanna stay on this medicine.  i know it sucks.. but the alternative?? also, one usually doesn't get rid of IBD... they told me this removal was not a cure.. it was removal or bleed to death. no brainer huh? 

when they got done with the colon removal i was passing bloody mucus since 2016. my op date.  only last year after a sig scope they saw same as you and i am using something called ucelis.. let me get spelling... its a steroid foam.  uceris - budesonide rectal foam.  nothing like sticking an enma up your butt every morning to start your day off.  well its not doing much.  those suppositories dont work  cause they only go up so far.

I too am facing what you are for surgery. see if the foam helps you. i will be in touch. glad to speak to you. thanks for posting. 

This topic has been discussed many times, seems a lot of people have this problem. Here is some info I had posted before hope it helps, 

It is normal for ostomates who still have their rectum in place to experience rectal discharge and to pass clear or putty coloured mucus from their anus. Even though motions now pass out through the stoma, the rectum continues to produce the mucus that was previously used as a lubricant to assist the passage of food and waste. The booklets and factsheets below provide further information about rectal discharge and offer ways to cope.

Coping with Rectal discharge
Over time, many people develop their own coping strategies. What’s important, is to understand you are not alone and other people are experiencing the same problems. It can be helpful to discuss your concerns with someone you can trust. Don’t forget that you can call our 24-hour free helpline to speak to a volunteer who can advise and support you.

If the rectal discharge is blood or pus, or the mucus is streaked with blood this should be reported to your GP or consultant as it may be an indication of inflammation or infection in the remaining redundant bowel.

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