20210225 : my incontinence...
I ve hesitated to send this note. Worried its not dignified (for the reader, i have none anymore). But it is a big part of my everyday life and struggle, so thought I'd share it anyway. Almost all stroke survivors face some degree of incontinence after. I'm no exception. The degree is different... From the time of the stroke, i have been unable to pass motion. My wife has tried various permutations and combinations of foods, fibers, ghee not to mention strong laxatives, etc. nothing has helped. I have to rely on being administered enema every 3 - 4 days. The chemical in the enema causes involuntary movement and I'm relieved. For more than a year, it was so bad, the Enema would not even trigger involuntary movements and was no use. Every 2 - 3 days, they had to do, what is referred to as PR in nursing circles. Basically put their fingers in deep, and pull out what they can. It's very painful, but even more uncomfortable otherwise. I am glad enema is working now, so i ca