A 49-year-old male asked:
months of dental work. pain meds+antibiotics. constipation. doctor physical+ no blood in stool. merilax 3 weeks. passing gas and stool difficult @nite
4 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Martin Raff answered
Infectious Disease 56 years experience
What's the question?: Drink large volumes of liquids, eat roughage, continue the MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) and this will get better in time.
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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered
Dentistry 40 years experience
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.
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Dr. Louis Gallia answered
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 45 years experience
Question?: What is the question? Continue with dentist until pain resolved.
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Dr. Paul Grin answered
Pain Management 36 years experience
Vague, unclear ?: Vague, unclear question. It would be a good idea to edit the question to make the intent more clear? Respectfully.
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consider adding 200 mg/d of DSS
Aug 12, 2015
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