Redundant Colon: What helps avoid surgery?

Posted by must0716 @must0716, Feb 3, 2023

Redundant Colon resulting in twist in sigmoid
I had an emergency sigmoidoscopy in October 2021 and further tests indicated a redundant colon. My consultant wanted me to get a bowel resection. To date I've avoided this and am trying to manage my diet. I am also on daily Laxido (a type of laxative that takes water into the bowel). I drink a lot of water and am very fit. I am trying to manage the problems of the redundant colon in order to avoid another incident. My diet is one option but some people have suggested acupuncture and I'm very interested in any feed back on this. I am also interested in know if a colonic irrigation would be safe and could help - my thoughts being it may clear out any old build up. Any help would be welcomed. I am a 58 year old healthy female weighing 65 kilos.

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golladiane | @golladiane | Dec 1, 2023

I’ve actually tried a prune only diet. Cause I’m extreme and desperate. That’s what my grandparents did.

To no avail. I feel as if I have a “U” joint… like under the sink, and everything is just gonna sit there and hold up traffic.
Every massage, exercise, diet or spine adjustment… seems to work for some.
I’ll continue to try anything… love that I’m back on this platform…. Cause y’all know

kamommy | @kamommy | Dec 11, 2023

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You aren’t even able to leave the house? I’m sorry!!
It was my second colonoscopy and I’m in my 60’s. Had not heard this previously either. I believe I know what caused it, so am very careful to not allow it to happen again, theoretically making it even worse.
So, it appears, this is how the rest of our lives will be?!

judithclark | @judithclark | Dec 12, 2023

I tried acupuncture didn’t work. Think of it this way. Many people think if you do something holistic you will be fine. Acupuncture is for nerve issues. This is a mechanical issue. I use a stool softener every day and sometimes add in Miralax. Adding miralax just turns what comes out into diarrhea. When that happens I stop for a day or two. Even with the diarrhea, not enough comes out. You can cleans, but when you do it will just build up again.