Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?
Hello. Anyone else out there that has a redundant/ tortured colon? I was diagnosed with this a few years ago. I’m usually ok, but if I get constipated, I get sick for a week or two. Last year my gastroenterologist referred me to a surgeon for urgent surgery to remove some of my colon. The surgeon I ended up seeing (not on the recommended list by my gastro doc due to others not available for a long time) said he believed I could live with the redundant colon if I followed a low FODMAP diet. I tried the diet religiously, scientifically (I’m a scientist), and I found it’s not the food I eat that causes these bouts of constipation. The only item I’ve found that might cause the bouts is coffee every day. An occasional coffee seems fine. What has helped me stay regular in a big way is Benefiber (or any pure wheat dextrose generic) three times per day. Lots of fluid.
My gastro doc was upset with the surgeon and said I’d regret not having the surgery. He fears I will end up in an emergency situation. I have searched the Mayo site and don’t find anything about redundant/ tortured colon. Are any Mayo docs doing research or treat this condition? Anyone else suffer from this too?
Thank you! -Jayne
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What is actually going on? Not sure of what you have been dx with
This is me my whole life. Thank you for this recipe. I'm 67 years old now I was treated for IBS-C never helped. Now Diverticulitis.
I don't have colon problems but i just had to sendca response to you. You have been through so much. I am so sorry to hear what you have been through.
I am 66 years old, my history is Sphincter of Oddi disfunction. 2 ERCP's, stenting of the biliary duct, perforation of the duodenum during stenting, stent dislodged, 3rd ERCP to remove stent, gall bladder got in infected, emergency surgery to remove gallbladder, developed pancreatitis, (also had total hysterectomy 25 years ago) now currently suffering with UTI, abdominal pain still, rt flank pain. Now upper abdominal pain. Cat Scan show nothing, MRCP shows nothing, amylasecand lipase elevated. Just stopped takin statin Atorvastatin and just had the 4th bivalent Moderna covid shot.
Have an appointment with a Urogynecologist in March. Not sure what is going on. You take care.
Keep me posted
Please take your son to CHOP Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Pennslyvania
They are a wonderful hospital for chikdren.
My 44 year old daughter when she was 14 years old was diagnosed with a benign tumor on her spine.. we were told that once she had surgery and radiation she would probably never have children. 18 years later, healthy, married, mother to a 15 year old. 13 year old and 6 year old. The doctors were wonderful.
Prayers go out to all of you.
Take care
Hey which enzymes do you take. Thank you for sharing this with me.
ZenWise Digestive Enzymes with Prebiotics and Probiotics.
That's the one I'm trying right now. Thank you.
I had 1 month ago It is not an easy surgery and is a major surgery If you have other option I would do option I will tell u my dr said it will take 2 months to be 80 percent myself It’s been 1 month for me I won’t lie to anyone it’s not an easy surgery
Hi, I’m in a bad place right now, I’m on day 12 and no movement. I’ve been this way since June 2020 and yes, I’ve tried everything. I was scheduled twice for the surgery and canceled both. I don’t want to have a terrible life after like I have now.
I have to admit because of seeing it done so often I’m terrified to wake up with tube up my nose into my stomach. They said it goes in while sleeping but I’ve seen it need to be replaced numerous times. This sounds so terrible but if I had cancer I’d do it but I just can’t wrap my head around doing this because my colon won’t work. I also have gastroparesis. Last month I went 8 days in a row, not a lot, but on my own. It had been weeks before that experience. So, it can work. I eat very little, drink tons of water and the list goes on. It simply doesn’t help. Let me know if you did the surgery and your experience. I’m not near Mayo I live outside Boston.
Thanks and all the best..Joanne
Dear Colt 1234
How is your son doing?
Keeping him in my prayers.
🙏🙏🙏🙏