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A member asked:

I have had a l4 l5 s1 spinal fusion in july. i now get terrible back pain when i havent been to the toilet or passed gas - are these related at all?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Not necessarily: it might be constipation. Try as osmotic laxative like Miralax.

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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Are you: Taking any opioids medication and are you active? Any decrease in activity or Opiod use may cause or worsen constipation

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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