I don't know if I officially have IBS yet, but many posts I've seen lead me to believe that is the case.
I was in the
hospital again last week - the 3rd time since December 2013 due to impaction.
Like before, an x-ray was done that showed a possible obstruction, then for a
clearer view a cat-scan was ordered which concluded it was impaction.
Unfortunately, like the previous times it was up high, likely in the transverse
colon or before. Like when I was treated in June, an enema was done to clear
it. Not a fleet enema, but the type with a hanging bag with a tube (what's that
called?) to get the fluid up where it was required. In June it occurred
because I stopped Miralax that I was taking, to try Linzess. which was
recommended. For some reason Linzess didn't work for me and I've been back on
Miralax once a day since. I was so disappointed and concerned since this
episode happened while on Miralax. Now per the G.I. doctor I'm on Miralax twice
a day. Been going since, not a lot but then again I was so cleaned out in the
hospital it would have been a good day for a colonoscopy if you know what I
mean. Stools aren't normal, but at least things are moving along.
I'm scheduled
for a visit with the (new) G.I. next month. I had a colonoscopy a year ago (my
first), a couple of good sized polyps were removed which isn't unusual for my
age 57. The new G.I will want another colonoscopy. What I wonder is why in
the world do I keep getting impacted? I've always eaten well, very little if
any red meat, a diet favoring vegetarian. I have some fruit every morning,
drink plenty of fluids, good fiber intake, etc. I'll try anything - although I
love fruits and vegetables maybe I should back off a bit? I've been keeping a
log - one possible common item may be beans and rice, even brown rice
before I get impacted. That may not make sense - but that's typical of me not
being with the mainstream.
Usually after
eating anything I get all kinds of 'turbulence' - abdominal noises, gurgling,
popping, etc. But not so much since I've been discharged. Since Sept. 2012 to
Aug 2014 I've lost 29 lbs. without trying, about 18 of those in the last 10
months. Crazy what's been going on. Except for the weight loss I've never
had any G.I./digestive system trouble before December 2013.