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Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

Digestive Health | Last Active: Nov 5 4:01pm | Replies (1097)

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@jamierr

I was recently diagnosed with a Tortuous colon when I went in for a colonoscopy to check for any issues as I have been having many bowel problems for many years now. To be specific, I have a mobility disorder which supposedly us why I don't have regular bowel movements, I have an inability to completely empty my bowel which then results in faecal incontinence (leaking of stool). My Colorectal Surgeon has asked me to take Picoprep which is a bowel preparation, every Friday twice in the morning for three months, which hasn't made a difference at all so far and it's been over a month. I've tried drinking more water, taking stool softeners and osmotive laxatives, drinking Metamucil, exercising, and absolutely no difference whatsoever.
Has anyone out there had the same problems I have, and what did you do to resolve them? Because nothing I've done has worked.

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There is a medication designed specifically to target motility problems/chronic constipation. Prucalopride which goes under the name, "Motegrity" in the U.S. and "Resotran" in Canada. My gastroenterologist prescribed a two week supply to try. I have not filled the script. Ask your doctor what he thinks about you giving this drug a try.