I was wondering if anyone has a lot of mucus discharged by their rectal stump that causes a lot of pain and tenesmus. How do you deal with it? I cannot expel the mucus by sitting on the toilet and bearing down, which apparently works for many. I use small tap water enemas which get the mucus out, but then I have severe rectal pain because my rectum and anus get irritated and start to spasm. The pain lasts a long time, sometimes constantly for days. Any tips would be very helpful. Thanks.

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