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I’ve had a sore bottom, sometimes bleeding and a high frequency (9-12) since take down and I’m almost 10 months out. At 3 months out, I went back to my CC surgeon who performed a pouchoscopy and ordered a manometry test. Results were some inflammation in the anal transition zone (cuff) which I was told is common and to just watch it. The manometry result put me in pelvic floor therapy for a few sessions. The exercises I can and still do, but the digital “massage” and stretching I couldn’t continue due to the extreme pain. Fast forward to this week. Found a new gastroenterologist at the UVA Digestive Health Center. After reviewing my records and a visual exam, he said I have cuffitis and prescribed Canasa and VSL3-DS. When the pain subsides, he wants me back in therapy for at least 3 sessions of biofeedback. I’ve started the prescriptions and have my fingers crossed. I need progress! 

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