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Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?
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So happy to find this group! I've been suffering pain, cramping, bloat, gas, constipation and diarrhea. In the past month I've had an abdominal CT and a colonoscopy (my 3rd due to family history of colon cancer) which were clear. The GI doctor told me I have a tortuous and redundant colon but has never linked my pain and issues to this condition. My brother (a physician) suggested the fodmap diet. I've also linked my recent issues to my lack of exercise. I previously worked out 4 times per week, but honestly, I haven't felt like it recently. I look forward to checking in with you as I start this journey.
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I have a gastroenterologist who is quite dismissive of my complaints of worsening constipation, bloating, cramping and a some weight loss (not huge, about 3lbs but I'm 105lb). CT colonography approx 3 years ago clear except for a non-serious polyp removed in a f/u sigmoidoscopy. Colonoscopy nine years ago showed long and twisty colon due to constipation. Abdominal ultrasounds from 2 years ago clear. Bloodwork normal. Gastro feels colonoscopy unnecessary. Recommends Lizness or Constella. or Resotran (prucalopride)as called in Canada.
My suspicion is its one of the three meds I'm on causing the decline of the preexisting IBS-C. Hope Dr. "I see no red flags" is right.
In the meantime, I have not started the Lizness but against advice and eventhough I know better, have moved from Miralax (which was making me worse in terms of bloating and cramping despite the commercials) to Senokot which for me causes less cramping and has been the best of a bad bunch. Not started the Lizness(lowest 72 dose) because I had bad experience 1 and half years ago with the higher dosage (the 140) .