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Severe tortuosity and redundant colon
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So back to the original question… Does anyone have any answers to help with a torturous colon. Any medication’s any foods any treatments? My loops are collecting stool and causing problems. Any suggestions are welcome thank you.
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@annpeters Before work I drink a small glass of water each morning with my medication, then sit with my coffee for at least 30 min. That gets things going for me most days. No food until after my bowel movement. I do the same on weekends but sit longer and usually will have a second one. Again, I don’t normally eat breakfast. I believe skipping food in the morning allows that warm liquid to make it through my colon quickly. I drink 1-2 more cups of coffee throughout the morning at work and drink water all day and have more with dinner. If I do eat breakfast I may or may not have a bowel movement. I also have 1-2 glasses of wine each evening and that helps. When I don’t, it is hit or miss. We eat well, cook our own meals, and try not to eat much processed food. When I exercise regularly it helps even more. I take a multivitamin, additional vitamin C and D, magnesium and iron. I don’t know if that will help or not! Good luck!
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Loops. Trouble- yes.
Mostly when standing or walking slowly (craft fairs, car shows, cooking, and so on). It’s been 8 years now. Laying for 10-20 minutes on my left side (don’t know if side actually matters) as soon as possible when the pain just starts. Occasionally stress could maybe be the issue. No help from drs At All. Rarely even an acknowledgement. I’ve been wondering if it may be gas. Gets me at the right hip- I can even feel it there. Also up inside my genitals. More often at different times.at others, both.
Surgery seems to be the only option. Obviously I have discarded that option. Has never become worse than the horrible level it is. If I push through a beginning to finish a task, it takes longer to resolve.
I have managed it a bit when out by slouching down in a chair. It seems to take the pressure off relieving the onset of worse pain.
All the best to you!
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My GI DOCTOR SENT ME TO A COLON SURGEON. I THINK YOU CAN GET MORE answers. Go to physical therapy for pelvic floor exercises, this is a necessity. Speak to a nutritionist.
To find out exactly how much and what to eat. And when. And make sure you rest.