Short gut syndrome

Posted by tjanet @tjanet, Sep 25 10:58am

Anyone else have short gut syndrome?
I only have about 2ft of my small intestines left. Having a lot of diarrhea and dehydration symptoms.
Doctors are having a difficult time treating me for my symptoms.

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davem | @davem | Sep 25 2:51pm

Hi @tjanet I'm so sorry to hear about your situation. I had my colon removed and now have an ileostomy. Dehydration is a major problem which has led to kidney issues. My situation certainly differs from yours, but the one take-away you might consider is preparing and drinking Oral Rehydration Solutions (ORS). Under the best of circumstances, the small intestine has difficulty absorbing fluids. However when combined with sugar and a little salt you can almost feel yourself getting hydrated. Here's a link to some good information about ORS.
https://www.shortbowelsyndrome.com/Content/pdf/Recipe_Book_DIGITAL.pdf
I wish you well!
Dave