Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

Had a colonoscopy and this was the findings:
Redundancy of the colon, to the sigmoid colon transverse colon, and both flexures obscuring portions of the colon. Multiple redundant loops of colon noted, particularly the sigmoid colon, transverse colon and both flexures. This does obscure portions of the colon. There was no retrograde obstruction to either barium or air. No focal colonic stricture identified. No circumferential mass lesion seen in the colon. Tiny occasional diverticuli noted.
The doctor put me on Linzess which I ended up not being able to stand. I ended up changing doctors because my first one just wouldn't listen to me. I'm currently at another doctor who just put me on Trulance and wants to do another colonoscopy soon.
I'm consistently nauseous with lots of discomfort in my midsection. I have severe constipation (sometimes going well over a week-two weeks without any movement at all). I can't afford this medicine because my insurance won't pay for it, so even if it works it's not a good thing for me. I try to tell the doctors that but they don't seem to care and just want to push pharmacy items that are RIDICULOUSLY priced. I get so confused on what foods to eat because I'm told high fiber but then told high fiber can be bad. I tried the Whole 30 food plan and felt decent but no help with the constipation and still didn't feel great. I've read low carb isn't good because you need the fiber. I've tried fiber supplements, magnesium, probiotics/prebiotics, digestive enzymes when I eat, laxatives. Of course, laxatives work if I take enough but I know that's not good so I try not to. I just don't know what to try anymore.

Had a colonoscopy and this was the findings:
Redundancy of the colon, to the sigmoid colon transverse colon, and both flexures obscuring portions of the colon. Multiple redundant loops of colon noted, particularly the sigmoid colon, transverse colon and both flexures. This does obscure portions of the colon. There was no retrograde obstruction to either barium or air. No focal colonic stricture identified. No circumferential mass lesion seen in the colon. Tiny occasional diverticuli noted.
The doctor put me on Linzess which I ended up not being able to stand. I ended up changing doctors because my first one just wouldn't listen to me. I'm currently at another doctor who just put me on Trulance and wants to do another colonoscopy soon.
I'm consistently nauseous with lots of discomfort in my midsection. I have severe constipation (sometimes going well over a week-two weeks without any movement at all). I can't afford this medicine because my insurance won't pay for it, so even if it works it's not a good thing for me. I try to tell the doctors that but they don't seem to care and just want to push pharmacy items that are RIDICULOUSLY priced. I get so confused on what foods to eat because I'm told high fiber but then told high fiber can be bad. I tried the Whole 30 food plan and felt decent but no help with the constipation and still didn't feel great. I've read low carb isn't good because you need the fiber. I've tried fiber supplements, magnesium, probiotics/prebiotics, digestive enzymes when I eat, laxatives. Of course, laxatives work if I take enough but I know that's not good so I try not to. I just don't know what to try anymore.

Had a colonoscopy and this was the findings:
Redundancy of the colon, to the sigmoid colon transverse colon, and both flexures obscuring portions of the colon. Multiple redundant loops of colon noted, particularly the sigmoid colon, transverse colon and both flexures. This does obscure portions of the colon. There was no retrograde obstruction to either barium or air. No focal colonic stricture identified. No circumferential mass lesion seen in the colon. Tiny occasional diverticuli noted.
The doctor put me on Linzess which I ended up not being able to stand. I ended up changing doctors because my first one just wouldn't listen to me. I'm currently at another doctor who just put me on Trulance and wants to do another colonoscopy soon.
I'm consistently nauseous with lots of discomfort in my midsection. I have severe constipation (sometimes going well over a week-two weeks without any movement at all). I can't afford this medicine because my insurance won't pay for it, so even if it works it's not a good thing for me. I try to tell the doctors that but they don't seem to care and just want to push pharmacy items that are RIDICULOUSLY priced. I get so confused on what foods to eat because I'm told high fiber but then told high fiber can be bad. I tried the Whole 30 food plan and felt decent but no help with the constipation and still didn't feel great. I've read low carb isn't good because you need the fiber. I've tried fiber supplements, magnesium, probiotics/prebiotics, digestive enzymes when I eat, laxatives. Of course, laxatives work if I take enough but I know that's not good so I try not to. I just don't know what to try anymore.

I have a redundant colon too( noted on colonoscopy)... Not sure if that had given me constipation over the years or not... Interestingly enough I had a rectocele which I just had repaired last summer... I attribute that more to having 3 children.. I'm about 5 '0 and weigh 100 lbs .... but I also strained and had a lot of constipation for a lot of my life.. I was never told anything was abnormal about the redundant colon but assume it takes longer for waste to travel... One thing I use that is natural and really helps is a mixture of 1 cup applesauce, 1 cup prune juice, 1 cup wheat bran. I take a couple of TBS per day and it keeps things moving...

Is this the same condition as Diverticulitis?

I’ve been suffering for two years with chronic constipation abdominal pain, loss of appetite, extreme weight, loss, fatigue, bloating, all which caused clinical depression. I was told that it was probably IBS – C. I’ve tried to manage with food , meditation and eliminating anxiety in my life. Laxatives don’t really work but cause nausea. Of course I have to do a clean out about once every 10 days usually with an enema, which hurts during and after. Finally, after going to 4 Gastroenterologist, several trips to the ER and urgent care center and finally changing my internal doctor, a diagnostic colonoscopy was performed. It revealed diverticulitis, diverticulosis, and a redundant tortuous colon. I am undergoing currently a colon transit test using.Sitz beads. I’m anxiously waiting the results as I’ve been told that Gastro surgery is highly likely. Has anybody else had surgery for this disorder please? I’m 70 years young and try to stay as active as this condition allowed with swimming, walking and paddle boarding. I’m so ready for a change. Thank you.

I’ve been suffering for two years with chronic constipation abdominal pain, loss of appetite, extreme weight, loss, fatigue, bloating, all which caused clinical depression. I was told that it was probably IBS – C. I’ve tried to manage with food , meditation and eliminating anxiety in my life. Laxatives don’t really work but cause nausea. Of course I have to do a clean out about once every 10 days usually with an enema, which hurts during and after. Finally, after going to 4 Gastroenterologist, several trips to the ER and urgent care center and finally changing my internal doctor, a diagnostic colonoscopy was performed. It revealed diverticulitis, diverticulosis, and a redundant tortuous colon. I am undergoing currently a colon transit test using.Sitz beads. I’m anxiously waiting the results as I’ve been told that Gastro surgery is highly likely. Has anybody else had surgery for this disorder please? I’m 70 years young and try to stay as active as this condition allowed with swimming, walking and paddle boarding. I’m so ready for a change. Thank you.

Hi debschmitt, I have all those things too, except the diverticuli I was diagnosed with in my 30s seem to have closed. I live a near-normal life by controlling my food choices and working on my anxiety. Both trigger IBS-C and the severe redundant colon I have doesn't help. I am 68 and active.

Through trial and error I eat zero grain, zero FODMAP, Zero meat, etc. I am almost halfway through with hypnosis therapy to lessen my anxiety as an IBS-trigger. Mineral oil is my laxative of choice. I am trying magnesium as a regular supplement to prevent constipation. See attached for more details. I really believe changing what is going on in your head and what you are putting in your gut is the best solution (for me so far).