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Constipation,chills,sweating,no fever,lower right abdominal pain and lower back pain ,taking miralax, metamucil, cranberry juice, fiber 1. what is it?
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Not clear: uncertain whether this is serious but advise you see your physician. would consider serious constipation, infection, intestinal blockage etc
Answered 8/6/2018
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