Question 1

have been on strong pain meds for back pain.  severe constipation.  help?

Accepted Answer

Back pain: is a very common problem. Nerve impingement can be caused by being sandwiched between two spinal bones, pressed by a bulging disc or encroached upon by bony overgrowth. Tricyclic antidepressants (painkillers) and opioids frequently increase constipation, a common problem in the elderly. Call your physician for medication adjustment.

Question 2

haven't had a bm in 4 days and am severely uncomfortable.  took ducolax with no effect.do you have a home remedy i can use? i'm 40 yrs old and having to take pain meds for my back which in turn cause my constipation.

Accepted Answer

You : You are right in that pain medication can cause constipation.  Dulcolax is a good idea though it can take a while to work. Things you can do for constipation include drinking more fluids, walking, and increasing fiber.  You can also try purchasing glycerin suppositories.  To use, gently insert one suppository as instructed and try to hold it in for as long as you can, at least 10 minutes.  Use these twice a day until resolved.  However, if you develop abdominal pain, fever, or vomiting, it could be something besides constipation so if those occur you would have to see a physician.

Question 3

i have always thought my cause of severe constipation is pain meds, ., i live in chronic pain, take 24/7, but if i go7, 8 days w/out a bm unless lax, ibs ?

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Regular BMs: Good morning:

you do have it correctly, many pain medications cause significant constipation.

Most people on round the clock pain management are given instructions to take stool softener on a daily basis. Some doctors, in the most severe cases, would prescribe a stool softener for this.

Your colon health is important and you need to be on a daily regimen to keep your bms regular.

Question 4

how many mg of stool softener should you take daily while on pain meds to reduce constipation? i'm post op for hemmoroidectomy.

Accepted Answer

Stool Softener: With opiate pain medications, a stimulant laxative should be used along with a stool softener.  A stool softener alone is not often sufficient with opiate pain medications.  I would recommend 200 - 400 mg of a stool softener daily along with a stimulant laxative such as senna.

Question 5

will xarelto be affected by colace and mirilax? i have a blood clot in my lung and the pain meds are causing severe constipation?

Accepted Answer

: No. Pain medications containing opioids cause constipation. Ask your MD to try to give you an alternative. Hope you feel better

Question 6

will miralax (polyethylene glycol) work for constipation from pain meds? im taking 2 doses/day and im still not having regular bowel movements. can i increase? senna did not work.  fleets enema on sunday with good results

Accepted Answer

Probably YES.: Miralax (polyethylene glycol) likely will work. Make sure you drink adequate fluid and include fiber in your diet as well as using the Miralax (polyethylene glycol). Reduce the pain med dose as rapidly as practicable.

Question 7

why can't i have pain meds for ra?

Accepted Answer

Pain: Have you seen a rheumatologist? Treating rheumatoid arthritis requires anti-inflammatory medications and sometimes immune suppression medications to control the inflammation, just you will have less pain. Pain medications can be used to temporarily relieve your symptoms but it is not the main treatment. Discuss it further with your local physician

Question 8

how do you get pain meds from dds?

Accepted Answer

See below: A dentist typically prescribes potent analgesics for pain caused by a procedure.

Question 9

what pain meds are recomended for kknee pain acl?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Otc  acetimenophen (tylenol)  or ibuprophen 
beyond that you would need to see a doctor 

how well and pain med works is highly individualized.

Question 10

what pain meds can i take after barreatic surgey?

Accepted Answer

Pain meds: You can take whatever pain meds you need after bariatric surgery as long as you are not allergic.  Ask your surgeon.

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Have been on strong pain meds for back pain. severe constipation. help?

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Haven't had a bm in 4 days and am severely uncomfortable. took ducolax with no effect.do you have a home remedy i can use? i'm 40 yrs old and having to take pain meds for my back which in turn cause my constipation.

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I have always thought my cause of severe constipation is pain meds, ., i live in chronic pain, take 24/7, but if i go7, 8 days w/out a bm unless lax, ibs ?

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How many mg of stool softener should you take daily while on pain meds to reduce constipation? i'm post op for hemmoroidectomy.

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Will xarelto be affected by colace and mirilax? i have a blood clot in my lung and the pain meds are causing severe constipation?

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Will miralax (polyethylene glycol) work for constipation from pain meds? im taking 2 doses/day and im still not having regular bowel movements. can i increase? senna did not work. fleets enema on sunday with good results

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Why can't i have pain meds for ra?

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How do you get pain meds from dds?

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What pain meds are recomended for kknee pain acl?

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What pain meds can i take after barreatic surgey?

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