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Hi i am having pain in my lower left side of my tummy and i had a empirical last week.as i have slipped a disc in my back l5 s1.

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Dr. Dwain Rickertsen answered

Family practice : If you had an epidural then possibly you are taking a pain medication as well. This can cause constipation which will cause this type of pain. Diverticulitis is fairly common and can cause left lower quadrant pain. I don't think the epidural shot is causing the pain however. Check with your dr if it persists.

Answered 4/20/2013

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A member asked:

Hi i am having pain in my lower left side of my tummy and i had a empirical last week.as i have slipped a disc in my back l5 s1.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dwain Rickertsen answered

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