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Gastroparesis or slow modility colon

Digestive Health | Last Active: Jan 13 8:40pm | Replies (23)

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Hi there, I was diagnosed with slow transit constipation through Sitz Marker test. My symptoms were persistent constipatuon that got worse over time, bloating, early satiety, occasional nausea. I didn’t have much pain really except if badly constipated I’d get rectal pressure/pain. A gastric emptying scan is what’s typically done to accurately diagnose gastroparesis. I know with slow motility I’ve been advised to limit fiber intake. No Metamucil, Benefiber, etc. I used a combo of OTC lax like Senna+ , Bisacodyl, & if needed, liquid magnesium citrate. I tried increased hydration, increased exercise, chiropractor, multiple prescription meds including Linzess, Amitiza, & Motegrity. They had varying degrees of effectiveness, some, mainly Motegrity, for me had awful side effects that wouldn’t go away and was as bad as what I was trying to treat. It was unfortunate because that med was fairly effective but I couldn’t function. Last January after struggling for several years I had a loop ileostomy done keeping my colon intact. It’s been very helpful. It doesn’t resolve dysmotility but helps manage it considerably. Usually STC can be managed without surgery. I think my situation was more extreme and I have post viral Dysautonomia so that contributes to nerve dysfunction in my stomach my GI doc told me. I would caution using extra fiber until you know more and if you’re still having trouble ask your doctor about a Sitz Marker test. Also try to consult with a second doctor if possible. The biggest lesson I learned with GI health is how important it is to get more than one doctors insight, if possible from separate health care organizations.

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Ok. I’ll get a second opinion. Right now there are 3 gastroenterologists at Duke who are monitoring me, including the surgeon who was examining my hemorrhoid, regular gastroenterologist who I saw for constipation and the gastroenterologist who did my colonoscopy in 2020. They all have followed my care. I’ve been PMing them through the portal. They told me to take take the Metamucil and Miralax, as well as the Lubiprostone. I have stopped the Lubiprostone for now, since I had no rectal pain until I started taking it. Not sure if there’s a connection. But, if I don’t take the Metamucil and Miralax, I won’t go….and I fear that a lot, due to a thrombosed external hemorrhoid I got last year! It was HORRIFIC.

Thanks for your insight. I’ll see if my insurance will cover another opinion. Also, most gastroenterologists require a referral. Will my primary give me another referral? Idk. I also have health anxiety. I’m being treated for that too with talk therapy.