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Bowel problem
I use to go to the bathroom and have big bowel movements. Then I would have severe cramps, throw up and then have a bowel movement and then diarrhea. I have pain just below the strum and to my right, I had my gallbladder removed. I do have a lot of scar tissue do to 3 C sections, complete hysterectomy and 2 incision hernias. Now I can’t go unless I take a laxative on Tuesday to poo on Wednesday. Doc has put me on Miralax 4 times a day, 2 stool softeners a day and now Linzess. Now I poo like a kitten every time I pee. I have had 2 colonoscopy within a month. Doc said because of my antonym he can go only so far. Now he said if I haven’t had a good poo, 2 laxatives every 3 days. Had a endoscopy he took 2 biopsies said my stomach was really red and bleeding, that’s why I’m anemic. He prescribe me 40mg of Prilosec, I don’t have heartburn. He also said my liver didn’t look great took 2 biopsies. I have been diagnosed with a fatty liver in 2008. I also have a 7cm hiatal hernia located behind the heart. I still don’t know what’s going on and I feel taking laxatives isn’t good for you and taking heartburn med. when I don’t have heartburn
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Hello @lskoehl62 and welcome to Mayo Connect. I am sorry to hear of all of the digestive problems you are experiencing. I can understand your frustration and why you are looking for some suggestions and help.
As you have had a lot of surgeries and as you say you have scar tissue, does your doctor think that this is contributing to your problems? I have had three surgeries on the upper digestive tract and I understand all about scar tissue and constipation. You say that taking Mira lax four times a day is causing loose stools might you consider slowing down the amount of the Mira lax? It might be a good question to send to your doctor's office through the patient portal or by phone.
Because of the extensive problems you have had, might you consider getting a second opinion? If you could consult with a university medical school or a facility like Mayo Clinic you might get a fresh look at your health issues and perhaps some new treatment plan. If you would like to have a video or personal consult with Mayo, here is a link where you can arrange that, https://www.mayoclinic.org/appointments.
Would you consider getting a second opinion in order to obtain a new perspective?
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3 Reactions@lskoehl62, if you've not yet checked it out, you might consider following the new Liver Diseases support group https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/liver-diseases/. There are a variety of discussions on different types and symptoms from fatty liver disease, and you can use the search within the Liver Diseases group to get you to the right discussion or discussions.
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