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So, I had a follow up colonoscopy a few weeks ago. Doc said everything looks great! I am healing, no ulcers, no sign of inflammation - though I did not request a copy of my path or report, which I didn't do. He said, if the constipation gets worse, we can look into it farther.
Well now, what does that mean?
The reason I requested a follow up was because the constipation was so bad that I have to take Miralax every day, and then once a week take a laxative. Taking the laxative is like pouring acid on an open wounds. The Miralax helps, but it makes me have very stinky poo and gas and I hate it! I had an experience where it built up so much that when it finally did break thru, I heard and felt a "pop" inside of me, then it finally started working its way out.
While in the recovery room, we discussed that the possibility is that I have inflammation or scarring on the outside of my colon that is causing problems, but he didn't see anything on the inside. However I have about 10 cm of colon that is nothing but scar tissue. It is not functioning.
In his follow up letter, he said something about expecting watery diarrhea from the scar tissue not allowing me to absorb water. I don't have the D. I haven't for several years. It is always, pain, gas, bloating and can't go. Sometimes it is constipation, but sometimes it is still soft, and just can't come out. Many days I have pencil thin stools. Sometimes a little larger. I am sick of taking Miralax!! Did he forget what my symptoms were between the scopy and the letter??? Grrrr. I am frustrated! :ybatty:
The Rheumy bumped me up to weekly Humira for the AS, so maybe the bloated feeling will go away in a couple of weeks. But, if you can't go the bathroom, how are you ever going to feel better, ya know? At least the bulk of the inflammation is gone. I no longer look pregnant! That is an upside.
Okay, I feel better. Thanks! :ycool:
Well now, what does that mean?
The reason I requested a follow up was because the constipation was so bad that I have to take Miralax every day, and then once a week take a laxative. Taking the laxative is like pouring acid on an open wounds. The Miralax helps, but it makes me have very stinky poo and gas and I hate it! I had an experience where it built up so much that when it finally did break thru, I heard and felt a "pop" inside of me, then it finally started working its way out.
While in the recovery room, we discussed that the possibility is that I have inflammation or scarring on the outside of my colon that is causing problems, but he didn't see anything on the inside. However I have about 10 cm of colon that is nothing but scar tissue. It is not functioning.
In his follow up letter, he said something about expecting watery diarrhea from the scar tissue not allowing me to absorb water. I don't have the D. I haven't for several years. It is always, pain, gas, bloating and can't go. Sometimes it is constipation, but sometimes it is still soft, and just can't come out. Many days I have pencil thin stools. Sometimes a little larger. I am sick of taking Miralax!! Did he forget what my symptoms were between the scopy and the letter??? Grrrr. I am frustrated! :ybatty:
The Rheumy bumped me up to weekly Humira for the AS, so maybe the bloated feeling will go away in a couple of weeks. But, if you can't go the bathroom, how are you ever going to feel better, ya know? At least the bulk of the inflammation is gone. I no longer look pregnant! That is an upside.
Okay, I feel better. Thanks! :ycool:
