Slow transit constipation and surgery

Posted by januaryjane @januaryjane, Aug 22, 2019

Hi, I have slow transit constipation and Ive tried everything with little help. Amitiza, linzess, trulance...diet modification, pelvic floor therapy...etc. It affects the quality of my life every day. It started at 18 and im almost 34. I cannot maintain a job or even finish school. Just saw a new gastro and he wants me to "drag my feet" on surgery. I know it is not to be taken lightly but i want a life, while im rather young. Just really stressed and would like any thoughts or info that would help. Thanks.

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marilynmiller | @marilynmiller | 4 days ago

In reply to @les2436 "I also have colonic inertia. As a matter of fact, I can no longer deal with..." + (show)

I am not the person from years ago -and I wanted to reply - in addition to severe tortuous colon - I alos have the 2 spincter muscles not working. To address the latter, 2 months ago I had botox (I do not know the medical term) injected in the muscle and also dilation. It took about 6-7 weeks to get some relief. I started a program of pelvic floor exercised and I believe that has been changing my life for the better. I also am working with a nurse who is a nutritionist who has a program that works for me. I have gone weekly, now monthly. I also have been doing mild yoga. I am getting relief and know that it will never be persfect and this is better. When needed - and it is being needed less as time goes by - I take a stool softener or mirolax and always - which you do - plenty of water. If I feel I do not have enough fiber through the food I eat I will take some form of psyllium. Marilyn

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