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Slow transit constipation and surgery

Digestive Health | Last Active: Jul 14, 2023 | Replies (140)

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Hello Joanne I just had to write to you. Even though my situation is different than yours, my heart goes out to you. I was given an antibiotic that wreaked havoc in my body. Clyndamycin was prescribed for a dental issue that left me with a bacteria called C-diff. I truly thought I was going to die. I was very sick. Then I was given Vancomycin to fight the C-diff. I was terrified to take another antibiotic. It did work though and got rid of the C-diff. But I've been left with having to rely on meds (laxatives) to have any elimination. I understand how you feel like your life revolves around this issue and sometimes it's terrifying. I understand. I hope that someone writes back to you that has experienced what you are going through specifically. I kept reading and writing about my issue and I had a lady respond to me about what her son has gone through and I'm now beginning a regimen that worked for her son, and he spent two decades trying to find something that worked. I'm hopeful. And I'm hopeful for you that someone reaches out to you. Sometimes the patients and their experiences can be more helpful than the doctors. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Jacque

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Thanks for writing. C-diff can be awful for some and not so bad for others. I retired from a hospital lab but never was on the hospital floors to talk with patients. My body is so used to laxatives that sometimes they stop working. If I at least had 3 bowel movements weekly this surgery would not happen. I just have never heard of someone completely stopping passing stool. I always suffered constipation but had it in control. Just last June 11 it stopped and nothing has happened. It is just so weird to me. I’ve seen so many doctors and also doctors for second opinions and everyone says it won’t come back either live this way or remove colon to shorten distance and it should be fine. I’m hoping someone reaches about about colectomy recovery.it would really help to get a perspective from someone who has done it. Wish you all the best, Joanne