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Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?
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Hi Deedee.
Sorry that you feel very much that nothing has been resolved, but that happens sometimes, we are at the mercy of the doctors, and sometimes they are not compassionate with the situation of our problems, I have heard many times that nothing is resolved by having this operation, then I will try to avoid it as much as I can, for now with certain medications and probiotics a perfect diet, it seems that it is a little better controlled than before.
I love my family doctor she understands better how it is and the advice that has given me for now improves a little my situation, I am afraid to go back to see the gastronologists, I have seen 4 different in the time of 3 years, It is horrible that these doctors know even less than we do, all have given me different negative advice, as if my life is already ruined, and it is not true.
Anyway, I wish you the best, patience but do not let this prevent you from doing a better life, a little changed but it is your life.
Take care
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I’m so glad I’m not the only person frustrated by a Gastroenterologist who is dismissive. I’ve landed in the emergency room three times with ischemic colitis attacks that occurred because of a constipated, tortuous and redundant colon. The pressure builds in my colon when the massive quantity of stool decides to move out all at once. The pressure literally cuts off the blood supply to the colon lining and some of it slips out a few hours after the main event. The pain from start to finish is horrific, with near-fainting as an added bonus. Also the tissue is quite bloody. I’m experimenting with MiraLax and diet changes, but am still in a cycle of buildup and explosion. My family has little patience because mothers aren’t allowed to get sick, don’t you know. I wish my doctor had some real solutions. I felt fine until seven months ago.