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I'm having gas pains in my neck and lower back from doing a tubal ligation a week ago. is there anything i can do or take to help with it?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Pain medication: From your profile it appears you were given Percocet which is a very strong pain medication. If a strong drug like that is not controlling your pain you should be seen by your surgeon. Gas x is good for gas.

Dr Higginbotham agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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