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by TAMI2530, May 19, 2002 12:00AM

Tags: constipation, enemas, Hope, laxative, laxatives, sphincter, transit, Work, irritable, colon

IHAVE TAKEN EVERY LAXATIVE KNOWN TO MAN......MIRALAX 3 SCOOPS THREE TIMES DAILY AS WELL HAS NOT WORKED....TRIED EVERY TEA, HERB ETC......LIVING ON ENEMAS!!!

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by Beaker, May 21, 2002 12:00AM

Hi, taking too many laxatives and enemas will make the sphincter muscle slow down working. I hate to tell you this but drink lots of water and eat foods high in fiber. No one seems to like doing this but it does work. Have you been to a gastroenterologist? I would probably make an appointment. Anyway, give this a try and see if it helps. Good Luck!

by TAMI2530, May 22, 2002 12:00AM

thanks! i've been to 2 gi drs, and 3 surgeons...I've had the complete work up... my manmometry showed my sphincter muscle to be ok. but, transit showed delay.......Also, I have a large redundant colon that has fallen down and is corkscrewed.......

by Beaker, May 22, 2002 12:00AM

Holy Cow! Why haven't they done something for this? Although, I am not a doctor, that seems dangerous, non-the-less irritating. I hope you get some relief soon. Good Luck!

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