I am considering a Subtotal Colectomy or a Colostomy for chronic severe constipation depending upon my MR Defecography results. Please share your experience if you have also suffered from severe...
Dear Kewpie Girl: Oh my goodness, you sound so much like me that I had do double check to be sure I wasn't reading my own post. I am also 56, have suffered from IBS for approximately 35 years and...
Thanks Kitt: I will check out these options. I am so happy to have found this forum. It's like having a Support Group Meeting in my Living Room anytime I want :) GastroGirl...
Has anyone ever received a medical leave of absence for Slow Transit Constipation? How do you request this from a doctor? I asked once and the doctor said, "I can't give you leave just because you're...
Does anyone know of an IBS, IBS-C, or Colectomy Support Group in Maryland? The option to have a Colectomy was just presented to me after decides of IBS-D and IBS-C symptoms. I currently have IBS-C:...
MJ: I would love to hear your story......just your few words gives me hope. GastroGirl...
Dear Heinstein: You are not alone. I recently was diagnosed with Slow Transit Constiaption after taking the Sitz Marker Test. I also have Annorectal Dyssynergia and have suffered for decades after an...