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Colon Resection for Diverticulitis and Chronic Constipation

Digestive Health | Last Active: Apr 19 9:04pm | Replies (102)
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@has319

I hope I am posting to the right place here. I just don’t know what to do anymore. Small bowel obstruction in August 24, four bouts of CDF since then being unable to poop usually go up to a week without being able to have a bowel movement.must’ve told 10 doctors and asked for help. All say stool softeners and Miralax and it does not help. Finally saw a new GI doc yesterday who has prescribed Linzess for me. I am now afraid to take it and wondering why no doc had prescribed it before for me. Anyone had experience with this drug. Thank you.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Apr 18 10:15am

Hello @has319,

I see that you are considering taking Linzess. We have many members on Connect who have discussed taking this medication. Here is a link to posts where members have mentioned using Linzees, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/discussions/?search=linzess
In addition, here is a link to the manufacturer's website discussing Linzees, https://www.linzess.com/

I was prescribed this medication but did not get it filled due to the cost. It is quite expensive, and my prescription coverage had a very high copay.

You mentioned that you have had bouts of CDF. Are you referring to C-diff infections or something else?

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phxbarb | @phxbarb | Apr 19 11:02am

Hi: I gave up on many docs who said Miralax (gave me incontinence) and 64 oz of water. Got tired of "fiber". I got Linzess which worked for me except I had terrible achyness all over and I have rheum. arthritis and had to quit it. Maybe the side effects are why other docs didn't give it to you. Try it. It might just work for you and anything helps to defeat constipation.

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