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Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?
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You do a lot of good things already and every gut is different.
I have had a problem with supplements like Melatonin causing a "complete stop" to my gastric motility. Constipation is listed as a possible side effect of this sleep aid. Consider looking at your meds.
Also, consider if you are eating too much of a "good thing" -- your fiber supplement consumption. They sure don't work for me.
You could try to "clear out" your colon again and eat more vegetables (for example kobocha squash, parsnips, carrots and greens like mature spinach all "green-lighted" Monash low FODMAP foods) instead. And of course, sip water (warm or hot for me) throughout the day.
Everyone says your colon has to be well-watered and I agree. Easier to do with 4 smaller meals a day. Also consider only eating at mealtime, no grazing. Give your gut time to rest and digest. Make sure you are hungry (enough) when you eat.
Also, consider Slipper Elm (Inner Bark) tea. Sold by Frontier. From anyone is fine but it needs to be a good product. It supports the mucosal lining of your gut. I take 1/2 teaspoon in hot water upon rising. Most take much more. I'd try it right away if I were you.
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I have a redundant Torturous: COLON. I find that I can’t let my stomach get empty. That’s when the nausea starts so I do have to graze throughout the day which is very difficult for me because I’ve never done that before. This is a tricky disorder. I can’t eat too much or I get bloated. If I don’t eat enough I get bloated if I eat the wrong thing or at the wrong time I get pain. Every morning I wake up with pain scan my body have a few Sips of coffee and usually I can have a decent BM but not always. I have found Lactulose solution which was prescribed by my G.I. has helped tremendously in emptying out however, stress and anxiety are my biggest obstacles
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I don't take melatonin, rarely if I can't sleep I take a half pill of Ambien. Only other meds I take are prilosec (40 mg 2/x day) pepcid 40mg at night and allergy meds/inhaler.
Fiber is a struggle, I have gastroparesis I was just diagnosed with last fall, so fiber is not good for that, but the redundant colon needs some at least! Low fiber is something I def do before my colonoscopies.
I drink 100 ounces a day of alkaline water (I also have LPR which is affecting my vocal cords) so I think I am good there.
I eat 5 small meals a day because of the gastroparesis. My concern is I am losing weight and when will it stop! I am ok for another 40 pounds, lost over 30 in 4 months so far. I have been referred to Geisinger so waiting to make that appt. Hoping they suggest surgery to fix at least 3 things!