Hi,
has anyone heard of a J-pouch being done to resolve IBS? It may sound radical but I have no quality of life, it's been this way for 15+ years and the prognosis is that it will just continue.
Thanks, Pete
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No, I haven't, and I am not sure it would solve things, since IPS (irritable pouch syndrome) is a common disease of the pouch. But maybe others have heard of it.
I have heard of j-pouch surgery for chronic colonic inertia,which could be rather similar. Have you seen any surgeons?
Jan
I have heard of j-pouch surgery for chronic colonic inertia,which could be rather similar. Have you seen any surgeons?
Jan
Hi Jan,
it would indeed be terrible to end up with IPS as a result of trying to solve IBS. However, I am willing to take that chance because there's almost no possibility that my IBS is going away otherwise.
I haven't seen any surgeons. I thought I'd ask here first to see if anyone's heard of it being done. I get the feeling that the vast majority of surgeons would give a firm "no" :/
Thanks for the reply,
Pete
it would indeed be terrible to end up with IPS as a result of trying to solve IBS. However, I am willing to take that chance because there's almost no possibility that my IBS is going away otherwise.
I haven't seen any surgeons. I thought I'd ask here first to see if anyone's heard of it being done. I get the feeling that the vast majority of surgeons would give a firm "no" :/
Thanks for the reply,
Pete
I was misdiagnosed with IBS when i had FAP. Just make sure you have had lower scopes done before doing something drastic like a jpouch.
IBS can be maintained with diet as well.
IBS can be maintained with diet as well.