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I have been diagnosed with “colonic motility disorder” and “dyssynergic defecation”. I’ve been on motegrity for a month, and have also been doing pelvic floor PT once a week. At first the motegrity seemed to work. However, it’s stopped now. I haven’t had any movement in 7 days. I’m also taking 2 capsules of colace and one scoop of miralax every day. I feel like I am doing everything I can.

I don’t want to consider surgery as an option. That terrifies me. However, I’m miserable. I was hopeful that motegrity and PT would help, but now I feel disappointed.

If you’ve had surgery, what kind did you get, did it help, and how did you make the decision to go through with it? Thanks :)

I have been diagnosed with “colonic motility disorder” and “dyssynergic defecation”. I’ve been on motegrity for a month, and have also been doing pelvic floor PT once a week. At first the motegrity seemed to work. However, it’s stopped now. I haven’t had any movement in 7 days. I’m also taking 2 capsules of colace and one scoop of miralax every day. I feel like I am doing everything I can.

I don’t want to consider surgery as an option. That terrifies me. However, I’m miserable. I was hopeful that motegrity and PT would help, but now I feel hopeless.

If you’ve had surgery, what kind did you get, did it help, and how did you make the decision to go through with it? Thanks :)

Anyone ever work for PHI Aviation corporate? Specifically in their data & analytics department? When, and what was your experience? Specifically wondering about company/team culture and work-life balance. Thanks!

I’m sure I’m not the first to ask some variation of this question.

I’m an injured runner. It’s been 2 years I’m out, and I’m coming to terms with the fact I may never run long distance again. With that said, I’ve started looking into cycling. And it’s…overwhelming, to say the least.

I guess my question is this: What are some things you wish you knew as a beginner cyclist? What would you do differently if you could? Words of wisdom appreciated and encouraged.

Thanks :)

Edit: Thank you all for such thoughtful responses!! What a lovely community ❤️