Anyone else have a Redundant/Tortuous Colon?

Colace is a stool softener. I take those regularly, along with a probiotic daily. If things get sluggish, I will add psyllium fiber or Senokot tablets before bed. This regimen usually works well.

In cases where these aren’t working, I will add a low dose Prunelax. Yes, it is Senna extract, so if you may not need the tea. The Prunelax always gets me going in balance again.

Let me know how it works for you!

I am glad you're going to try swim therapy--I teach swimming lessons I find it to be both very mentally and physically helpful for my well being!
You have a lot going on, prayers for you feeling your best soon!

Has anyone on this list tried apple cider vinegar at bedtime (several Tbs) or Magnesium citrate? I’ve heard that these can be helpful for the constipation side of this problem.

Congratulations on your weight loss! Wow, what an amazing accomplishment! You are obviously very dedicated to lose 90 lbs in just over a year.
Being new to tortuous colon myself, I’m also reading and researching what to do about it. Ideally natural solutions are best! I’m simply getting through the immediate symptoms as I make adjustments in diet and find what works. I have tried some flavored water and added lime and lemon as you suggested. I have an alkaline water machine and I like the flavor of the water. It’s just an adjustment like anything else. Sounds like you do plenty of water. I’m surprised it doesn’t help more.
My pain is from a few sources. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2003. It knocked me off my feet! I was on disability within 2 years of the diagnosis. I had severe symptoms and it took me years to make necessary adjustments to deal with them. I’m doing much better but have bad days. After an injury, I began having back pain. Years later I have some serious problems with nerve compression in my spine, degenerative disk disease, bulging disks, etc. I do what I can to cope with pain but have decided to look into some treatment options. I want to see if they will provide enough relief to get me moving more so I can start swim therapy and be more mobile. I’m at the point I’m pretty limited due to pain. I’m in the process of stopping pain medication so withdrawal is a factor in this. Now the colon diagnosis!
I’m optimistic! I incorporate modern medicine and a holistic approach to my treatment plan! Balance in everything! It’s a life style change!
I’d enjoy hearing how you’re doing and what you find to help. I’m happy to share what helps me!

Clutch! What is Colace caplets? I just ordered Prunelax. I wonder if I should do Smooth Move tea AND Prunelax, they both have senna in them? So, you do Prunelax, Colace and probiotic? You are in as bad of a shape as I am. Sometimes I look at our countertop and all I see is poop stuff...(Miralax, Fiber, Smooth Move, Psyllium)...that's a lot of stuff I have. Now I'll add Prunelax. I'm becoming a collector!

Clutch...Thanks! I try anything. I'll give this a shot. I just don't understand my body, some days are good and others aren't and I can't figure what it is that makes the difference.

@jaleh ,
An added comment on Prunelax:
Prunelax recommended dosage is 1-3 tabs before bed. Both times I have used it, I only needed 1 tablet. Once regular, I can pretty much stay that way with excercise, plenty of water, a good probiotic, and Colace caplets (2).

If the balance gets out of kilter, I’m right there on it to get back in rhythm, as I stated in previous comments.

Let me know what works, or doesn’t.

@notmoff ,

The two active ingredients are dried Selena leaf extract and dried Plum extract.

The regular strength worked very well for me and I did not even use the full recommended dosage.

Let me know what you try that does or doesn’t work.

@jaleh
Prunelax is an herbal, non-stimulant, supplement in tablet form. It is OTC and comes in regular and maximum strength. It helped me get regular when other supplements didn’t and many on Connect have tried it, successfully. It would not be for everyday use, but when things get sluggish and you need a big push, Prunelax comes through!

Easily accessible on Amazon. You might try it….nothing to lose! Let me know how things work out.

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I have redundant colon and chronic constipation. I am currently on the highest dose of Linzess in the morning and Miralax and stool softener at night. I have diarrhea in the morning and cannot leave the house until many hours after taking the Linzess so I try to take the Linzess as early as possible (4 am or 5 am). That way, I am usually done by 10 am or so.
This works for a while then I ultimately become constipated again. When I am constipated, I have many gassy "break-through" bowel movements resulting in very little stool. My gastro doctor said this is because only small amounts of stool can make its way through my colon when there is a large amount of stool in the colon. I have pain in my mid left abdomen under my rib cage all the time. At first I thought it was from constipation and then I thought it was because I take too many laxatives but it really doesn't seem to matter - it's there all the time.
Then, when I am constipated, I have to take Magnesium Citrate to empty out. That is hard to swallow, literally.
I am on a high fiber diet in addition to taking Benefiber twice a day. I see a lot of people suggest chia seeds and am thinking of adding that into my diet. I eat lots of fruits and vegetables but never raw vegetables - too much gas pain. VERY little sugar or carbs. I have lost about 20 pounds since this all started last July (not intentionally). I do not want to lose any more weight.
Honestly, I am tired of living like this. I know it's not a death sentence, but it affects every aspect of my life.
I really appreciate this platform. Thanks for listening.