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Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?
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That is what the dietitian told me. There are two types of constipation. One from poor eating habits, food sensitivities, sedentary habits, etc. The other, functional. Slow motility, tortuous colon, etc. Too much fiber, especially insoluble, will make the second type worse. It’s hard to digest and basically tends to move slowly and is more likely to “get stuck” in all those loops and twists. All I know is that I am on day 10 and am pretty much taking almost nothing and going every day. It is difficult. I really miss fruit. But she did say after two weeks, I could try small amounts here and there. I am not a dr so please realize that this has been what is working for ME.
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What’s interesting and confusing is that the SCD (Specific Carbohydrate Diet) and the Kaiser low fiber diet are contradictory. SCD calls for fruits, nuts, cheese and yogurt while eliminating sugars & grains while the Kaiser diet calls for canned veg & fruit, fruit juices (which are sugary), no nuts or raw veg. They are consistent on protein, pretty much. I get the low fiber to push through twisted colon idea but what foods to eat is still confusing to me. I try to stick to bland, easy to digest foods and I’ve rediscovered prunes for the underlying constipation. Traveling and socializing with this diet is very challenging. And those who mention checking with your doctor…I align with those who say doctors don’t deal with this. I’m looking for a Chicago based Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) who may take a broader view of health.
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Thank you. It is great to hear you're having a daily bm and are more comfortable. I hope you post your progress.
I have emailed my Kaiser internist about this as so much on the web recommends a high fiber diet that "pushes" through the tortuous loops rather than struggles to negotiate the turns and twists. I have a kitchen full of high fiber produce & legumes, but they might be peeled, blended or cooked to reduce the fiber content.
Kaiser wrote: "But a low-fiber diet is often needed after bowel surgery or when you have a flare-up of a bowel problem. You might be asked to follow this diet if you have Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, or another condition that can cause swelling, pain, or NARROWING OF YOUR BOWELS." https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/health-encyclopedia/he.following-a-low-fiber-diet.abo1009