Twisted Colon

[shaggygirl]

Is anyone else suffering from twisted colon who can help me with some information. I found out that I had a twisted colon 8 years ago at 19 but I did not know it was serious and now my symptoms have worsened and I have been trying to get information on how I can fix it or treat it. I just got a new job and I get my insurance on November 11th but in the mean time I am just searching for information.
I would appreciate any information from someone who is suffering from the same thing.
Thanks

[demtlard]

Have never had this, but you need to go get a colon lift.  And you need to find someoen who can do it right without hurting you. Twisted colons will cause food not to digest right and cause build up of waste matter in your colon causing all sorts of other problems.

[tking718]

I am a 36 year old female. I had been having problems with my bowels for sometime.  I had to take laxatives in order to get my bowels to move.  Then eventually the laxatives stop working.  I went to have a colonic done, and nothing came out but the clear water.  (Not a good thing).  I later had a barium enama done, and found out my colon was twisted. That was done on a Monday and the radiologist suggested seeing a surgeon ASAP. That Wednesday I ended up in the hospital for emergency surgery.  I had to have a sigmoid colectomy.  (I had to have part my of colon removed.)  I had no idea how life threating a twisted colon could be.  That surgery saved my life.  If I were you, I would definitely get checked asap.  

[ashers86]

I read your story and it just amazes me!

I've been stuck with the IBS diagnosis for over 2 years now, and whilst that is true, I just found out this year (3 doctors later) that I have "tortuous sigmoid". The doctor that did the colonoscopy told me there's nothing that could be done and sent me on my way with instructions to take stool softeners and laxatives everyday.

But now, it's just worse. It's agony just to go to the bathroom because I can literally feel things trying to push through in that corner but it's tough. I can't even work or exercise because of it and I seriously don't see why they can't resection it (??)!

However, should I complain in order to get it considered, or should I just try another doctor?

[coughting]

Check out Bariatric surgeons in your area and find the best one that has done lots of resections by laproscopic surgery.  

Go visit and get copies of all of your info from the GI dr before you go and take with you.
The surgeon, and I cannot stress enough to make sure they are the best in your area, can tell you if he can help you.