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Posted 1/19/2017 12:12 AM (GMT 0)
I have been dxed with severe luminal narrowing is this different than stricture narrowing? I had a failed colonostopy and barium enema due to diverticulosis and scar tissue.I saw my surgeon today, since I have not had any severe episodes of pain and am moving my bowels, passing gas he feels i should live with this but if symptoms arise go to the E. R. I am 75 years old and have IBS. He said he would have to take most of the left side of my colon out if surgery becomes necesary..

I had fallen and had x-rays of my low back and hip also my area. The lumbar x-ray showed I had some bm and air in a few loops. meaning a little constapation but the low back and hip showed nothing in the colon, i am wondering why this was not seen on that x-ray. I do have IBS and my barium result said spastic diverticulosis, when I searched the net it brought up IBS.

I know what can happen if the colon would rupture so don't need advice about that.
Posted 1/19/2017 8:42 PM (GMT 0)
I'm really new here so please don't think I'm qualified to spew absolute truth. I have had issues with IBS (spastic colon), diverticulosis and constipation most of my life. I have also had issues with my esophagus so I've been confused what and how one effects the other. Now I also have pelvic floor problems with rectocele and obstruction. I guess because of that, the constipation or normal BMs have gotten worse, requiring laxatives, manipulation, enemas and/or suppositories. I have now been referred to a surgeon and had a sitz-marker test which tracks how things are moving through your digestive system OR where things are getting clogged up. Have you had this test? At first I thought they were going to do surgery for the pelvic floor but because of the low success rate added to the probability of nerve and muscle dysfunction, it's likely they will do an Ileostomy or Colostomy (depending on test result). I'm 64 so I had been chalking everything up to "aging".

From what I can tell, "luminal narrowing" and stricture may be the same... also referred to as Stenosis (Greek for narrowing). It mentions an abnormal narrowing in a blood vessel or other tubular organ. I know it can be frustrating so hope you're able to find your answers. Do you see a GI doctor or your primary care person?

Good luck... keep me posted! Vicki
Posted 1/20/2017 1:06 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the reply Vicki. I had a retocile done about 5 years go along with a uterus and bladder prolaspe and have had trouble passing the bowel out of the rectum ever since. I never heard of a sitz-marker.

I am seeing a G I surgeon but intend to talk to my G/P in March when i see her. This surgeon has a excellant reputation but I can't undrstand why everything is severe yet he says no surgery now. When I spoke with him after the barunm enema he stressed surgery was needed so why the change. I am one of those people who reads things that are not there.

I had did a search on strictute and there is a lot on this site, some are taking large doses of laxatives so they can move their bowels, I do take metamucil and if I have a problem take some warm prune juice.

Let me know on this thread how you make out, wishing you the best.

Linda

Post Edited (PALMY) : 1/20/2017 6:09:13 AM (GMT-7)

Posted 1/20/2017 8:39 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Linda,

Perhaps I should have said "Colon Transit Test" (using Sitz Markers). All I know is my surgeon wanted to have one done, I believe mainly to determine the type of ostomy to perform. My GI doctor let me know that my study showed extremely slow movement. I have an appointment with surgeon Monday morning... the curious part of me is anxious to see the actual results and where the markers are! Yet, I can't tell you I'm not a little nervous.

If you're able to have comfortable movements every 2 or 3 days, I would imagine it's not too bad and maybe the reason they're saying no surgery yet since it's such a big step. Good luck in March, I really wish you the best.

Vicki
Posted 1/20/2017 11:14 PM (GMT 0)
Actually my barium enema report says spastic diverticuloses, when I did a search there is nothing like this it brings up spastic colon another name for IBS.So I am thinking my colon was in spasms but the surgeon disagrees I have IBs. I have this for at least 30 years was dxed with a test can't remember what the name was but they told me my colon was in spasms when they did the test.

Please let me know how you are doing and wishing you luck also.

Hugs, Linda
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