Had my Colonoscopy Today
#355837 - 02/15/10 12:44 PM
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Everything checked out...but im just confused. if ive had chronic C and bowl problems for 8 years how on earth could my colon look normal?
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IF its IBS, they won't see anything wrong. No overt inflammation or anything. Part of the problem in IBS are specific cells embbed in the colon muslces and they can't see those with a colonoscopy.
Have you ver had a sitz marker test done?
Do you get pain or discomfort?
These sites are very informative.
http://www.aboutibs.org/
http://www.aboutconstipation.org/
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By the way, glad there wasn't something really serious going on and glad you went and got it done.
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I suspect my bowel motility is slow, however, im learning that nutrient deficiencies can be the cause of most GI problems. Im focusing on some vitamin and amino deficiencies now and am hoping they will help
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and I thank you for the support and kind words 
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am glad it all wwnt well at least its ok and nothing bad
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ibs c with trapped gas
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Have you ever had a sitz marker test done? This is a pretty easy motility test.
Slow motility is just one aspect of IBS C predominate.
"im learning that nutrient deficiencies can be the cause of most GI problems."
Not in IBS, people digest food normally in IBS, its not a problem of nutrient deficiencies.
I don't think that is so accurate to say " nutrient deficiencies can be the cause of most GI problems."
Like what for example?
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I am so glad to hear that you went ahead and had the colonoscopy and that everything is ok.
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Janey
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Magnesium deficiency as well as seratonin biosynthesis - If there is a deficiency then digestion will not be optimal. there are some publications on this..i will look up and post
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Magnesium deficiency could contribute to C perhaps, but its a little off to say that is the problem in most cases of Costipation or gi disorders.
You should read this site its excellent.
http://www.aboutconstipation.org/
There is a very strong case for serotonin in IBS, but its not a Serotonin deficiency. Its much more complex then that in how certain cells function and release serotonoin from different receptors in the gut.
Increasingly our understanding of IBS is that it is a heterogeneous disorder – that is, multiple factors contribute to the well defined symptoms of the disorder. One of these suspected underlying dysfunctions involves serotonin, which is a neurotransmitter or messenger to nerves. Most serotonin in the body is in cells that line the gut where it senses what is going on and through receptors signals nerves that stimulate a response. The serotonin must then be reabsorbed (a process called re-uptake) into cells. This process appears to be disrupted in people with IBS.
Serotonin and SERT
How does serotonin affect gut function? An interview with Gary M. Mawe, PhD, Professor of Anatomy and Neurobiology, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT. Dr. Mawe is a basic scientist.
http://www.aboutibs.org/site/learning-center/video-corner/serotonin
Dr Whitehead is one of the world leaders on constipation.
COMPREHENSIVE OVERVIEW OF CONSTIPATION
http://www.med.unc.edu/medicine/fgidc/comprehensive_overview_of_constipation.pdf
Constipation Causes and Treatments
http://www.med.unc.edu/medicine/fgidc/constipation_causes_and_treatment.pdf
http://www.med.unc.edu/medicine/fgidc/public_education_materials.htm
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