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Chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC): Diagnostic Experiences

Posted by bouli @bouli, Jan 6 8:19am

I was diagnosed with CIC three years ago. I take two prescription meds for it and I just saw a colorectal surgeon who wants to do an anal manometry, a sitz marker test and an MRI defecography. Anyone have any experience with this?

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busylady | @busylady | Jan 11 7:24am
In reply to @cantek "I saw a motility specialist. I take 2 colace with Senna and 1/2 cap if Miralax..." + (show)
@cantek

I saw a motility specialist.
I take 2 colace with Senna and 1/2 cap if Miralax every morning. Drink 4 quarts of water at least and I am very regular now. No pain no constipation no nausea… thank God!
I also use a squatty potty which is critical

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Yay! I am so glad to hear this good report on you! Congrats on finding what works and passing it along to us!

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mumsa48 | @mumsa48 | Jan 11 11:35am
In reply to @jlharsh "I am scheduled for another anorectal manometry along with additional nuclear transit testing. My initial anorectal..." + (show)
@jlharsh

I am scheduled for another anorectal manometry along with additional nuclear transit testing. My initial anorectal motility testing was three years ago that led to a bowel evacuation therapy program. I have tried meds/supplements but not currently taking any, and I am not familiar with the other tests you mention. I did learn I struggled with coordination, so figuring out how to transfer what I was taught back to home in addition to fine tuning pretty strict lifestyle habits have been super helpful. I am including a link to the evacuation program. https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/bowel-evacuation-disorders-program/overview/ovc-20467190

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Have you tried miralax

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jlharsh | @jlharsh | Jan 11 6:30pm
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@mumsa48

Have you tried miralax

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Yes @mumsa48 . I tried PPIs(doc said as diagnostic), miralax, Metamucil, Linzess, hyoscyamine, senna…..I’m not sure if that covers it. These were all before the GI evacuation program so a lot has changed since. Right now, it helps to make sure to eat foods with vitamin C with every meal and snack. I’ve heard and believed, “food as medicine”, but fully comprehend what it means now.

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