Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

You are very lucky! It has become apparent to me that everyone is different and different solutions work on different people. Miralax didn't work well for me but the Prunelax is doing a much better job. Bisacodyl worked but it drained me of strength and the Prunelax is much easier on my body. I can actually walk to the bathroom if I have to go and not run! But it appears that we all have to keep trying different products to see what works best for ourselves and I have found that this site is wonderful for sharing each other's experiences and results. It's been very very helpful to me and better than my own doctors advice. When someone has to go through the experience themselves, there is much more understanding and helpful advice. Best wishes to you.

I have a tortuous colon also and suffered from constipation. I use 1 tbsp of Miralax a day and no more constipation.

Last colonoscopy showed tortuous colon. He said I could never have surgery as it its so twisted.
I am concerned as I will have total hip replacement on 11/8 and scared of constipation from sedation.
For those who gave tortuous colon and constipation, what do your take for bowel movement? I take stool softener and senna, but my doc said try OXY-POWDER cleanse. Anyone try this air have other suggestions? Thanks.

I do have a tortuous intestine. I think my condition is different than yours but i wanted to share with you. Religiously I have followed the schedule for colonoscopies. This last time was my last. I understand it's important but I also think if there are concerns, there are other ways to do this procedure. Because of the "tortuous" intestine, (and I do have more intestine than I need for a person my size), I always run the risk of the colon being punctured or torn. This last procedure set me back and caused more harm than good. I told my gastro it was my last and she mentioned there are other methods available to "look inside". I'm 70 years old now and I hope I don't have to face another reason for a colonoscopy. I know the doctors want a repeat if you've had polyps, etc. The polyps they removed from me were benign and it put me in a lot of discomfort and resulting constipation issues (which I've had all my life, but this made it worse). Then I contracted C-diff after taking Clyndamycin and was very very ill. I'm still recovering 8 months later but doing much better. It has been a long recovery but it's also taught me some things. I have had more help on this site versus my own primary doctor and gastro. The support is wonderful and for me, some very helpful advice. I hope that by your persistant communication with people on here, you also find some answers. And I agree that it would be prudent to ask your doctor direct questions and as many as you can. We need to be our own advocate. I have found there are too many "pat answers" that are past out without looking at the individual. "Just follow this",............I trusted and ended up with more problems because I didn't question enough. We all need to think things through as best we can and do our own research. Especially now. I wish you all the best and keep reaching out on this site. Jacque

I have the same condition....they get half way then the hospital has to finish up what could not be reached. I am getting my last one next week and because I am 80....no more!!!