Colonic Inertia

[Pcaino]

I have had so many tests I can't even count them all. I have had constipation since i can remember. I go about every 5-6 days. I have taken every laxitive they make. Fiber, activia, prune juice. nothing works. I had a motility test. It took 9 days and all the rings weren't out yet. I am 50 years old and my surgeons which i have seen 2 and my family doctor say i have a classic case of colonic inertia. They want to do sugery in August. They will remove 80% of my colon. I have a slow moving digestive system and muscles that dobn't work in my colon.

Any-one have anything similar. It is a life ultering treatment. I just want to feel normal again. Not bloat up every time I eat, and have tons of gas all the time.

Thank you


This discussion is related to Reason for Suden Colonic Inertia.

[Morecambe]

I exchanged many postings with another patient who would appear to have a similar complaint to you.  See if you can locate it from the following instructions:-

- in the search box at the top right of the screen type in:- mifegr colostomy surgery

then scroll down to the bottom right hand side of the page and click on:- view more
posts

- the  scroll down to the ~7th posting "I have NO peristaltic....."

- you should find a posting that is dated 11 August 2007.

I hope that the exchange of information will be of assistance.  If you type in my name Morecambe to the above search box you will find several other exchanges where I share my experience of a total colectomy.

Do come back if I can furnish you with any more information.

regards
Morecambe.

[xash85x]

I am 22 yrs. old. I have had problems with constipation since as long as I can remember. I had rectal prolapse surgery once at age 10 and another time at age 12. The method they used to correct it was to tighten my spincter muscles, which is now being diagnosed as Hirschprungs. I have had pain and blood ever since right before and after these surgeries. Then I had a baby, which the doctors wouldnt listen to me, and had me deliever naturally. Both the carring and labor caused me to develop a recotcele and cystocele (rectocele- balloon like area in colon that prevents complete emptying; cystocele- bladder is pressing down on my vagina and back onto my colon). Everything is painful, bms, peeing, and sex. I get UTI's constantly and not to mention the possibility of peeing on myself! I also have developed hemorriods which will not go away. Nothing has cured my constipation, and now I have been diagnosed with colon inertia as well. I also have poor muscle development. I am freaking out... I am sooo young and this just feels crazy. They dont want to do surgery and are sending me to behavior therapy which has a 10% chance to help at all. I am having Urologist appts. and gyno for the cystocele. This is a nightmare.

[Mikie007]

Hello, every 5-6 days is considered normal. Don't get surgery.

Normal bowel movement ranges from 3 times a day to once a week, its all based upon your genetic make up, try more fiber and lots of fluids, stay away from the laxatives!