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7d post-colonoscopy, no bm, nausea, bloating, reflux, abd pain, back pain. tried fiber supp, miralax, (polyethylene glycol) prune juice. how else can i wake up my colon?

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Dr. Mark Hoepfner answered

Call: your gastroenterologist or the doctor who performed the colonoscopy now. Do not wait. Call for instructions & you may need an exam to be sure there are no complications from your procedure.

Dr Cattano and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/21/2016

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A member asked:

7d post-colonoscopy, no bm, nausea, bloating, reflux, abd pain, back pain. tried fiber supp, miralax, (polyethylene glycol) prune juice. how else can i wake up my colon?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Hoepfner answered

Dr Cattano and another doctor agreed

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