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.