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Redundant colon and surgery?
Redundant Colon resulting in twist in sigmoid
I had an emergency sigmoidoscopy in October 2021 and further tests indicated a redundant colon. My consultant wanted me to get a bowel resection. To date I've avoided this and am trying to manage my diet. I am also on daily Laxido (a type of laxative that takes water into the bowel). I drink a lot of water and am very fit. I am trying to manage the problems of the redundant colon in order to avoid another incident. My diet is one option but some people have suggested acupuncture and I'm very interested in any feed back on this. I am also interested in know if a colonic irrigation would be safe and could help - my thoughts being it may clear out any old build up. Any help would be welcomed. I am a 58 year old healthy female weighing 65 kilos.
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margaretsmith328,
Mine is on and off, in small intestines. And I have had 17 years of CIC, under the care of the same GI, the whole time. ( his name is dr. Arrogant-Ignore.)I just found out, 1 year ago, by accident that I have a redundant splenic flexure In large intestine- an extra length of colon, making the 💩have to travel through more turns and more miles of colon before it can get out. I am 65 also, I have decided that I do not like getting older because everything is worse and wearing out.
Since you are 65 and have suffered a very very long time, why did it take so long to diagnose? What have your symptoms been? What type of doctor diagnosed you? How did you get the diagnosis? Do you have other related symptoms? I am so sad, no pissed off, that you have had to suffer for so long. ShelleyW
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2 ReactionsCelia16,
This reply is so thoughtful, you asked the most important question, how are you feeling. You are a very kind person. ShelleyW
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2 ReactionsHi Celia,
I’m actually doing ok today. But Tuesday & Wednesday were rough. It’s a cycle. I get severely constipated, pressure builds up, then I’m running to the bathroom, & stool leakage. I’m exhausted with all of this! Thanks for asking.
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2 ReactionsHi Shelley.
I started having issues in April 2023. I was constantly leaking stool, but then I’d go to the bathroom & I thought maybe I had a stomach bug. Nope! Went to my PCP,xray showed severe constipation. I’ve had 2 colonoscopies, sitz marker test, defecatory mri, & manometry test & a Ct scan. Constipation! A colorectal surgeon did the last colonoscopy & told me I had tortuos colon. It doesn’t matter what I eat or don’t eat. I even met with a dietician but he said your problem is anatomical, not your diet. 🤷♀️
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2 Reactionsmargaretsmith328,
Is surgery your only option, per the doctor? Did the colorectal doctor advise surgery? If so, what kind and how much colon would be removed?
I have had abdominal X-rays every few months for 8+ years, every single one showed moderate to heavy fecal load, except the one following 3 days of almost no solid food, just meal replacement shakes that my daughter has done all the research on, so I trust the quality. But I still have to use miralax and some Metamucil gummies to get any 💩 out.
Thanx ShelleyW
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1 ReactionBig hugs!! This is so true! And that IS OUTRAGEOUS!!! And it has almost cost me my life several times.. as it is, I am a 70 year old childless widow..(I have Jesus!! ..not alone!! Thank God) But I have spent almost 3 years in bed suffering.. and seeing different doctors.. back and forth to ER.. finally thought I had one who cared but he just told me about it and then did EDGs and sitz marker tests and sent me to ER 3 times before saying.."there's nothing else I can do for you".. so then I went to another who I thought was really outstanding.. and for 3 months I begged for a colonoscopy, and he did one and found it and said ..(after I corralled him)..he'd refer me to someone who does the surgery all the time.. I returned to meet with his assistant who knew nothing about it and she sent me to ER and everything was ok.. but now going back next week and I'm almost in tears.. I have books of my medical records and proof and come prepared with questions.. they just throw pills at me and send me home.. I live very rural.. we have 2 ambulances here.. I got the one that had NO equipment one time .. just a "barf bag" .. couldn't even administer Zofran..I said "can I administer my own Zofran..?? and I did.. I have gone from a healthy ( but somewhat constipated all my life ) person who could work all day to a zero life.. got down to 98 lbs .. now a little over weight.. I think I may be losing my mind .. no one understands..gee whiz.I am so grateful to belong to this group.. and I wish we all didn't have to belong.. I am going to stand in faith for all of us for GOOD DOCTORS who care.. thank you for letting me "vent"..I am in tears..God bless you all and Jesus heal everyone of us!! By His stripes we are healed!!
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2 ReactionsSending hugs your way, as I’m having yet another bad day!
My former gi/motility specialist did my last colonoscopy nearly 3 years
ago. He told me my colon one of the worst he’d seen, resembling a “roller
coaster”. Only made sense that it would be more difficult for stool to pass
through a “crooked road” that a straight shot. So, I don’t understand why
so many drs discount this! My colonic transit time alone is 84 hrs! I have
a long, slow road!
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2 ReactionsOH!!OH!!Oh my!! I am soo sorry!! Big hugs and lifting you up to the Lord right now!! I just can't hardly stand to hear of your suffering and then the doctors neglect to the point of abuse...they wouldn't want to live like this!! Here's a prayer I carry into all my appts.. (it has worked with the rheumatologist who is a Pentecostal like me)..Proverbs 3:4 So Thou shalt find favor and good understanding in the sight of God and man... you probably have the healing scriptures.. if not you can google them.. Isaiah 53"% By His stripes we are healed and 1Peter2:24 By His stripes we ARE healed!!! I'm going to agree with you in faith .. that you will receive your healing..(if TWO...) mine has been coming slowing.. but it's coming... and yours too dear lady!!
There is an optimal quantity of slippery elm to take, and that depends on the product. I likely take it in its strongest form, inner bark powder, and I make a tea. If I take too much I get mucous (as it supports the mucosa, right?); so I don't take too much. I don't have any advise to offer on the chunky slipper elm products. I didn't get bloating, etc., but I am not prone to it. I believe it helps me.
Look at Castle and Connally for GOOD DOCTORS. The site is not a racket. A doctor cannot pay to get listed and they do research the docs before listing. They make their money another way. It is a good source.
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