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Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

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@marjoriem

I was just diagnosed with a redundant or torturous colon. I also have a hiatal hernia, esophagus motility issues, and acid reflux. What I have discovered is that there is no medications, supplements, or diet that will totally correct these issues. I quit taking PPI inhibitors because of the recently released study that they can cause a 30% chance of early onset dementia and I have a family history of that. So, I have been left with trying to figure all this out on my own. My Gastroenterologist prescribed heavy doses of Miralax to clean me out and said to take 1 capful, three times a day for maintenance. Well, that was awful! I was having accidents (if you know what I mean) so I had to stop it. Then I read on this blog that someone said a supplement called Cleanse More helped them (magnesium supplement) so I asked my doctor about it and he said it was safe to take and told me to take 2 capsules every other day. That was touch and go. Two capsules seemed to be too much and one wasn't enough so right now I just started back on 1 capful of Miralax once a day and two Cleanse More capsules every other day. We'll see what happens. Regarding the high-fiber diet, I have read conflicting reports and my doctor told me that a low-fiber diet is better for this condition. High-fiber foods will cause too much bulk and will be harder to pass through. I have also seen a surgeon regarding the colon issue and he said surgery is a last resort but to come back to see him if I cannot get a handle on this. It is so confusing trying to figure all this out!

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margoriem, I am not convinced that diet and massage/body manipulation aren't the answers for my IBS-C and severely redundant colon. I hope you can figure it all out. Attached is what works for me, but I am always trying new things.

One thing is for sure, a redundant colons needs a lot of H2O. Chia seeds, soaked in boiling water and added to my hot cereal prevents constipation. I am guessing moderate fiber is what I do--and it is with real food, not processed food. Adding abdominal massage in the a.m. upon rising, going from sitting (kinks the colon which doesn't help) to standing and moving around helps too.

Yes, it is confusing to try and figure out, but I really believe I can come up with good solutions for myself.

See attached.

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My IBS routine 10022023 (My-IBS-routine-10022023-1.pdf)