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Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

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@milly12

My doc has just told me I may have redundant colon/ ibs. Have suffered from chronic constipation all my life. I’m a 51 year old female. A year ago got pain in lower right part of abdominal. It’s been there since. Did colonoscopy but he could only do half of it due to constipation. Said he didn’t think any sinister. In the past few weeks I have nausea/ bloating/ excessive gas/ bloating. Feel really down. Have to take laxatives to go. I’m vegetarian and generally eat well. Had covid in September do haven’t been exercising like I was. I’m desperate to help myself as doctors keep downplaying it. Any ideas to get my bowel moving ... it’s sluggish and doc says it’s slow transit time . Thanks

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clutch | @clutch | Nov 16, 2021

Have you tried Prune-Lax? Worked well for me and several others on this site. OTC from Amazon. Two different strengths.

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thellman | @thellman | Nov 17, 2021

So, 4 weeks ago I we r to a new GI doctor because I wasn't happy and wanted a new opinion. He put me on Motegrity. My previous Dr. Tried everything but and I had never heard if it even on this site. It has me having bowel,movements I haven't seen in 5 years. Talk to your Dr. About it. It' has only been out for 3 years.

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lasirvent | @lasirvent | Nov 17, 2021

I also have a redundant colon and the only thing that helps me is Lactulose. It’s a prescription syrup and it’s amazing! I have tried everything thing else including Linzess and Amitiza. I also have several u tube channels that have digestion massages you can do yourself. I hope this helps, it’s a challenge!

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Amanda Burnett | @amandaa | Nov 17, 2021

Hi there
@milly12 and a happy welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I am sorry to hear about all your trouble with chronic constipation and pain. You will see that I added your post to a redundant tortured colon discussion so that you can connect with people like @euqcaj, @clutch, and @thellman

Did your doctor recommend any medication or supplements?

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