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Anyone else have a Redundant/Tortuous Colon?
Hello. Anyone else out there that has a redundant/ tortured colon? I was diagnosed with this a few years ago. I’m usually ok, but if I get constipated, I get sick for a week or two. Last year my gastroenterologist referred me to a surgeon for urgent surgery to remove some of my colon. The surgeon I ended up seeing (not on the recommended list by my gastro doc due to others not available for a long time) said he believed I could live with the redundant colon if I followed a low FODMAP diet. I tried the diet religiously, scientifically (I’m a scientist), and I found it’s not the food I eat that causes these bouts of constipation. The only item I’ve found that might cause the bouts is coffee every day. An occasional coffee seems fine. What has helped me stay regular in a big way is Benefiber (or any pure wheat dextrose generic) three times per day. Lots of fluid.
My gastro doc was upset with the surgeon and said I’d regret not having the surgery. He fears I will end up in an emergency situation. I have searched the Mayo site and don’t find anything about redundant/ tortured colon. Are any Mayo docs doing research or treat this condition? Anyone else suffer from this too?
Thank you! -Jayne
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Does that work well? How much and how often?
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1 ReactionMotility Activator 3 in a.m.+2 bedtime, Mirilax twice daily, magnesium, and Atrantil, digestive enzymes, Biocidin for GI issues.
How have you been treating your CIC? Thanks!
I buy a granola with amaranth and other grains in it. Purely Elizabeth Ancient Grain Granola
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2 ReactionsI went to a very good health food store and they did not know anything about
amaranth. Where do you purdhase it and do you have guidelines for it's use. Thank you for your information!
Yes to recipes! I’ve had chronic constipation for as long as I can remember.
I'd also like to see the recipes. I'm vegetarian so would like recipes without meat if you have them. I include a lot of the grains like farro and amaranth and really like them.
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1 ReactionWould really like to see your recipes!
I’d love some recipes!
I kind of think of my colon like the kitchen sink. If you stuff a lot of stuff down the sink it may get stopped up. A little at a time works better. I eat tomatoes as I love them and I eat potato but very seldom. I only eat potato if I am at a restaurant and I eat a few bights.
Our issues will never end so just get with the program😻
That is difficult for me to admit and understand.