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Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?
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I was also diagnosed with IBS-C but none of the meds worked. I tried Motegrity, linzess, colchicine, relistor, trulance, amitiza and over the counter meds. My barium enema showed I have a tortuous and redundant colon. I also was unable to have a movement after drinking lots of Golytely. It is so scary. Only thing GI can say might help now is surgery.
Have you been tested for Lupus or thyroid disease? Thyroid disease can cause chronic constipation and a whole list of other things. Normal blood tests are not always normal. The levels regular endos say we need are usually not enough. I recommend finding a holistic dr. Not all holistic drs believe the same things so explain before the consultation.
I believe I have heavy metal toxicity. That can cause chronic constipation. Again blood tests are not reliable and holistic drs are the main ones who treat it.
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Yes, it is awful to deal with such stubborn C. That heavy metal toxicity is some controversial stuff. I do have two copies of MTHFR so I'm squarely in the category that practitioners who over chelation are targeting, BUT I'm heretofore unconvinced to undergo IV treatments for that. It just seems like a money play. I do have hypothyroid and I do take synthroid for good levels. My next move is to get thyroid antibody tests.
Have you done chelation or other heavy metal treatment?
If I would eat stewed prunes and drink Bellway fiber with lots of water every day I wouldn't suffer near as much.
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I actually just made an appointment with a naturopath who does do heavy metal testing. I also have chronic migraine and have just read that zinc and copper deficiencies can play a role. Tired of all docs just throwing meds at everything and when I ask about diet or other things I can do, never get any suggestions. So I figured, what can it hurt to give this a try. I’ve tried a hundred other things!