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Just my totally non-medical advice. Working with a dietician who has advised fiber is actually counterproductive...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/726962/

Discussion: Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jul 15, 2022

I realize we are not alone. There are a lot of us out there. I to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1137693/

Discussion: Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 7 8:35am

Thank you for this. I, too, have lifelong constipation which is now mostly managed successfully with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/817961/

Discussion: Redundant/Tortuous Colon & Severe Constipation

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Feb 27, 2023

Hi @jen83jen, nothing to be embarassed about here. I too have a twisting colon with extra...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/752348/

Discussion: Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 21, 2022

Screenshot of my tortuous colon via a Colonography I had in Sept 2015. The Report only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/752726/

Discussion: Convulsions after fainting.

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 23, 2022

Hi Sally, I know this is alot to ask, but would you mind sharing with me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/723757/

Discussion: Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jul 5, 2022

So, solving constipation is an individual journey. I would say, start with the plant diet and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/882909/

Discussion: Constant constipation

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jun 22, 2023

redundant/tortuous colon definition - if your colon measures longer than five feet, it will contort itself...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/894390/

Discussion: Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jul 12, 2023

After months of constipation, I did the “smart pill”. It showed extremely slow motility from my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/694320/

Discussion: Problem with Chronic constipation

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Mar 30, 2022

Thanks for the detailed reply. It is very hopeful to hear when you and others eventually...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/751285/

Discussion: Problem with Chronic constipation

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 18, 2022

As @hopeful33250 said, there is nothing on the Mayo site about this but there is on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/261089/

Discussion: Recommended fiber amount for diverticulosis and tortuous colon

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: May 12, 2019

I have a tortuous colon and ibs-c. I’ve been prescribed linzess for several years now but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/723553/

Discussion: Feedback on Linzess for Irritable Bowel-C or Chronic Constipation

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jul 4, 2022

My experience is that I’ve had a constipation problem all my life and I’m now 73....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1032210/

Discussion: Diagnosed with Long Colon after colonoscopy

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Mar 12 8:44am

@clutch - Thanks for the offer. Can you tell me a little about yourself and your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/714871/

Discussion: Severe Bloating and Distention: How did you find relief?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jun 6, 2022

Hi @Julsnealey, I too have a tortuous colon - although I’m not sure if it is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1082775/

Discussion: Severe Tortuous & Redundant Colon

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jun 7 11:02pm

Kris, thanks for the info. I had a discussion on another thread about how going off...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/225014/

Discussion: Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Oct 5, 2019

WOW!! I thought I had heard all the words /issues about the GI tract. You taught...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1073558/

Discussion: Fundoplication problems?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: May 24 12:47am

Good morning @notmoff Its 12 noon here on east coast March 10, 2022. Sorry I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/688190/

Discussion: Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Mar 10, 2022

Does anyone have tortuous colon and bouts of diverticulitis? Found out about the tortuous colon in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/225180/

Discussion: Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Apr 1, 2021

I just found this group and finally have found others who understand the horror the I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/225031/

Discussion: Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Nov 10, 2019

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