I live in Florida in the Orlando area and have been seeing a gastroenterologist who attempted to do a colonoscopy on me in March. I was given a 2 day prep and fasted for the 2 days which included 3 liquid bottles of magnesium citrate, 16 ducolax laxatives, and one very large bottle of Go-Lightly which should have been more than enough. Unfortunately on me, I run into these “little” problems frequently and my MD said that I was filled with stool. One reason why I’m concerned about putting off the colonoscopy for too long is that I’ve had 2 villous polyps removed from the colon. I find it difficult to eat almost everything even when following the diets recommended by staff at said MDs office and have been having an issue of serious constipation for many years. It’s been so bad that even taking 10-14 laxatives with stool softeners per night did not work, Magnesium did not work, Linzez did not work, in fact, nothing worked. The gastro I’m seeing now ordered a colon transit study where I swallowed a capsule containing many small rings inside on a Monday. Then had x-rays again on Wednesday and Friday which proved that I was backed up with stool. My plea to anyone living in Florida or Georgia is that I need an MD who specializes in Motility Disorders specifically. I am finding so many doctors who are gastroenterologists but this is such a specific problem and I can’t live the rest of my life vomiting up whatever food I can eat. It’s just so awful. Also, now to clear out my intestines, I’ve been given Lactulose which causes severe diarrhea and constant doubling over stomach pains. I must be close to bathrooms at all times. I’m sure so many of you must understand and I’d be so grateful for any suggestions and help that you could offer! Thanks so much!
hi marea, are you taking any other meds that could slow down your transit time . heart tabs. blood pressure meds. have you tried fasting for about a week plus have been taking any fibre gel that can bung you up . this just my cure maybe not every once’s. baked beans on toast full tin . maybe some digestive enzymes if you eat lot of meat . i know how you are feeling good luck