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Months of dental work. pain meds+antibiotics. constipation. doctor physical+ no blood in stool. merilax 3 weeks. passing gas and stool difficult @nite
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What's the question?: Drink large volumes of liquids, eat roughage, continue the MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) and this will get better in time.
Answered 8/11/2015
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Not sure of question: Narcotic pain meds can constipate you, and long use of antibiotics may have disrupted your intestinal flora. Work with your physician to get everything into balance and feel better soon.
Answered 8/11/2015
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