Digestive Health Support Group

Hi everybody! I have a tortuous colon that causes severe bloating, discomfort and constipation. FODMOP diet was not helpful. My GI has tried several different...

I have a tortuous colon and trying to follow a low map diet. It seemed to help at first but now things have slowed down...

Hello. I just had my first colonoscopy and the report on it says I have a tortuous colon. For some time now I have complained...

One of the nurses in the GI suite during my last colonoscopy also has tortuous colon. Her gi doc uses a pediatric scope to navigate...

JN: I am a 72y/o woman with severe constipation & a redundant colon. 7 years ago I had 14" of colon removed and 3 additional...

What are the recommended amounts of daily intake of both soluble and insoluble fiber for patients with tortuous colon? I realize this has to be...

I am miserable. Doctor's say there is nothing they can do. Tortuous colon with two fixed folds, rectal & sphincter muscle impairment due to aggressive...

Does tortuous colon symptoms get better? I been suffering from constipation, reflux and nauseated. I had a colonoscopy and I was diagnosed with tortuous colon....

Hello. Anyone else out there that has a redundant/ tortured colon? I was diagnosed with this a few years ago. I’m usually ok, but if...

I’ve been dealing with weight loss, diarrhea, bloating, gas feeling full and acid buildup. I had my first colonoscopy/ upper endoscopy and it revealed that...

After over 2 years of off & on constipation, 2 incomplete colonoscopies, & a 3rd more invasive effort to complete a colonoscopy, the doctor diagnosed...

I have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon with Diverticulosis, I am also a Short Bowel Patient. For the past few years when I go in...

It’s been 7 years since my cecopexy. The first couple of years I felt quite well. I had suffered from constipation, bloating, cramping and Auden...

Hello. I have a severely tortuous colon and also suffer from chronic back pain/joint dysfunction. I believe the two are directly related but of course...

After many drs visits and lots of tests, I was diagnosed with a tortuous colon. It has affected my quality of life. I’m 65, my...

I had a colonoscopy for symptoms of unexpected weight loss, severe pain, bloating, early satiety and chronic vomiting with bowel movements. I have had these...

Hello, I am having bad problems with constipation I was diagnosed with a tortuous colon and idiopathic chronic constipation. I am desperate for answers I...

I am 3 years post-op for a cecal volvulus. I had about 5 feet (135 cm) of my ilium removed, including some ascending colon and...

Due to family history of colon CA and personal history of dozens of precancerous large adenamatous polyps, I was advised to get annual colonoscopies over...