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Severe Constipation

Digestive Health | Last Active: Nov 29 9:25am | Replies (160)

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@sherry59

Hello, Iv had chronic constipation since childhood and it had gotten worse after menopause. I was recently diagnosed with a redundant colon after doing a colonoscopy. My doctor told me to change my diet by adding more fibre etc and to use Orvilax which is a mild laxative(works overnight). Iv gotten to the point where Im using the Orvilax twice a week, but would definitely like to stop completely because I dont know what the long-term effect would be. Im thinking of starting fibre supplements...Benefibre or Metamucil. Which would be better and easier to digest in the long-term. I also have High Blood Pressure and Partial Epilepsy. And get acid reflux for weeks at a time. By the way can my constipation be causing the AR?
Right now Im at my wits end...thank you for any advice.

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Hello @sherry59, Welcome to Connect. You ask some very good questions. I take a fiber supplement like Benefiber and do think it helps with my constipation issues along with drinking a lot of water. There is an another discussion you might want to read through and learn what others with similar diagnosis have shared.

Redundant / Tortuous Colon: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/redundant-tortured-colon/

Also, you might find the following information helpful:
-- Evidence-Based Approach to Fiber Supplements and Clinically Meaningful Health Benefits, Part 2: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4415970/
-- Redundant Colon and Constipation Diet: https://www.livestrong.com/article/495984-redundant-colon-constipation-diet/
-- Acid Reflux and Constipation - Healthline: https://www.healthline.com/health/gerd/constipation

Have you discussed your concern with long term side effects of using Orvilax with your doctor or pharmacist?