Ruth do you actually have kinks in your intestines? A gastro doctor told me 
that people who have had multiple surgeries in the abdominal area frequently 
develop adhesions,kinks and scar tissue that lead to abnormal twists in the 
intestines making colonoscopys somewhat difficult. I think and agree with you 
that even the continual invasion of the test itself can be upsetting to the 
stomach and can possibly scar it. YOur rib pain sounds like it is possibly from 
liver troubles. Have you had any recent scans(ultra sound) to check for this? 
Some soothing herbs you might try would be slippery elm and DGL. They are very 
easy and safe on the digestive tract. Your problem sounds like it is very 
difficult and I Know it is not easy to have an ailment that does not respond to 
the normal courses of action that one usually responds to.At least you have 
tried to explore other options before rushing into surgery
       
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