Please know that I do understand. Your story could be mine! I am 72 yrs old and have suffered with the pain you are describing for over 20 years. I've had numerous scans, colonoscopies, ER visits, and hospitalizations and still no answers. Doctors just blame it on being constipated which I do suffer from, but, why am I so constipated when I do everything to avoid that......eating fruits, vegetables, exercise daily, and drink a ton of water, etc. I have also tried acupuncture, hypnosis, and pelvic floor PT. My last appointment with the gastroenterologist resulted in her saying she just doesn't know what to do for me but did suggest that this could be scar tissue around my colon. She said there really isn't a scan that detects that well and I'd need to undergo exploratory surgery to find it. According to the doc, removing the scar tissue and the cutting for the surgery would just cause more scar tissue down the road so it really is a catch 22. I am working hard now on trying to find some answers on my own by trying any suggestions I find on this site and a few other sites. I have experienced several days now free of excruciating pain by taking Atrantil and Triphala daily. I don't know if this will be a long-term solution or not, but, I will take what I can get for now. I want to feel comfortable traveling, plan things with my kids and grandkids, just meeting up with friends without worrying about being in pain and needing to cancel my plans. Feel free to reach out to me if for nothing else than to know you are not alone!

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