Re: Stricture on CT scan?

MegalsMember

I've been feeling crappy for over a week now. Barely going to the bathroom and just generally feeling really bad. I finally went to the ER the other day and they kept me overnight. But said that the CT scan didn't show any strictures or narrowing. Would it definitely show up there? I know something is wrong, I've still barely gone to the bathroom (even after trying laxatives, drinking strong coffee, doing liquids, etc) and when I do go it's very thin and somewhat formed, which is unusual for me. Does anyone have any suggestions or advice? Thanks in advance!

3/14/142:34 PM

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jeaneMember

I have a stricture and have your exact same symptoms. I had a ct scan a month ago to check for a fistula and nothing in my report indicated anything about a stricture. I would contact your gi. I get mine dilated every six months or so and I am going in next month as I have been struggling with mine acting up for over a week also. It takes several passes and straining to empty and when stool is formed it is very thin also. The symptoms are just miserable.

3/14/143:43 PM

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MegalsMember

It's very frustrating! I finally took dulcolax tab (had tried miralax several days ago) within about 2 hours I had a watery BM. Now I can't stop going and the burning is horrible. I feel like I can't win

3/14/145:54 PM

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rachelravenMember

Next time try milk of magnesia. It's non-stimulating. It's the only thing I can take that doesn't cause horrid cramps but I only need about 10mls, though, a full dose is too much.

3/14/146:08 PM

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