so discouraged.:(

Renee, first of all no you won't die from it...CI I mean. I use to have to starve myself before surgery because I did not want to have all the pain, nausia, bloating, cramping and just feeling sick ...so I would eat chicken noodle soup all the time. I have lost 113 lbs. so yes it is scary. Try to eat things that you know are not going to throw you into the constant battle that is going on inside of your body. Here is just something I found....
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There are a couple of different treatment options for those who are suffering from colonic inertia.

The first and more serious treatment would be to have surgery performed. This would be more of an option for those who had very serious internal issues though that required immediate action.

The second and more common treatment is to alter the diet. The individual should begin drinking two to four extra classes of water a day, particularly warm liquids, to help with the passage of bowel movements.

They should also try and add more fruits and vegetables to their diet along with prunes or bran cereal as both are very good sources of dietary fibre.

So if you think you may have colonic inertia, make sure you do take the time to speak with your doctor about it if symptoms seem to be progressing. While it wouldn't really be considered to be an urgent medical condition in most cases, if left to progress many of the symptoms that are involved with it can cause considerable damage to your overall health.

The biggest warning signs that would signal you should be speaking to a medical professional would be if you have blood in any stool you can produce, if there is severe pain of any kind and if the problem has been ongoing for more than two weeks already.

Ignore the bottom part...

Leslie