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