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@colleenyoung
Two years ago at age 70 I was diagnosed with a redundant torturous colon. It took four gastroenterologist two years to figure out what was wrong with me after I got down to 85 pounds. I was told it was too old for bowel resection as the sutures probably wouldn’t hold. So I’ve been managing for two years with diet meditation, and exercise. However, it seems to be getting worse. My hemorrhoids are on the inside and the outside, I can’t really find a laxative that really works for me anymore. And the triggers which result in chronic constipation, cramping and extreme pain through the rectum are occurring more often. I’m really at my wits end. I don’t know what to do or where to go for help. Most medical people don’t even know about this condition therefore don’t know what to do. Any suggestions would be so beneficial.
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@debschmitt I had a bit of bad news. After speaking with Mayo Clinic and feeling positive about perhaps getting some answers impossible solutions. I submitted all my records and waited for a week for a possible appointment. At the end of the week, I was told that there was nothing more they could do for me. So now I am back researching I’m wondering what else I can do to try to manage this horrible disorder.
What works for me is a liquidy diet plus avoiding a lot (almost all normal foods) other than an odd assortment of foods that I have tested that work for me. (plus dietary enzymes and a few supplements). Happy to go into details. My situation is similar enough to yours -- in fact, I would be a real mess if I wasn't doing the above protocol.
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@debschmitt - sorry this has been so rough. I found out at my first colonoscopy I have a redundant colon, but in my case it's causing no symptoms, so my doctor said no action is required.
According to Medical News Today, there are three possible surgical options for severe cases of redundant colon https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/redundant-colon :
- Sigmoid colectomy
- Primary anastomosis
- End colostomy
Was the sigmoid colectomy the one for which you were told you were too old? Wondering if any of these other options could be possibilities for you?
Are you indicating that your whole digestive system was functioning improperly and the slow transit was ultimately causing your weight loss?