Thank you so much, virgo57 and kimbacat for the information. It was most helpful. I truly appreciate both of you taking the time to respond. Thanks, again. Maryrc
try putting 'chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction' or CIP into your search engine. you'll get quite a few hits.
Here is a link to a site...hope it helps you out.
http://www3.sympatico.ca/jm.keating/PseudoObstructiveDiseases.htm