Intractable pain, scs implanted, high morphine equivalent for survival. severe constipation.switched to relistor (methylnaltrexone). worked 3 times, now 7 days can't go. was on 12 osmoprep, 2 miralax & 3 colace.what now?

Narcotic bowel: You have serious narcotic-induced constipation from the morphine. I see this a lot and usually add magnesium citrate to what you're already taking. It's pretty strong and should work.

Constipation: You need to seek out the md who manages your scs. It needs to be adjusted. Also morphine may need to be changed to a different drug. Your body may not have the same response to fentanyl or oxycontin. You have to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day and eat foods high in fiber. In addition to the colace and MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) the medicines are not substitutes for diet they are in addition.