A member asked:

Im having bad stomach cramping in the a.m. followed by mushy stool. today it was black. ive been taking ibuprofen and xanax to alleviate opiate withdrawal symptoms (14 days clean off opiates). is this normal ?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Melena?: If you have abdominal pain and black stools (especially if tarry and malodorous) that may be due to GI bleeding. Are you ingesting black licorice, blueberries, Iron supplements, Lead or Bismuth ? Please get prompt medical assistance

Answered 7/26/2020

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