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If medication you take causes severe constipation, but you take that med everyday. therefore keeping the constipation there, could that kill you?
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Difficult problem...: This is more common than you might think. It is rare that severe constipation would kill someone, but significant medical issues can arise. Work with your doctor on figuring out a bowel regimen that works for you, trying to have a reasonable size bowel movement about every 2-3 days. High fiber, LOTS of water. Try mineral oil 1 tablespoon by mouth 2x/day. Good luck.
Answered 1/24/2015
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