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I haven't gone poop on 4 days. fowl egg smelling farts co stant wbc count 15,000 trying citrate otc. if it doesn't work what should i do hve sle lupus?

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Ask PCP: Generally with elevated White count need to see or contact your Doctor the same day.!Miralax is a great daily laxative

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A member asked:

I haven't gone poop on 4 days. fowl egg smelling farts co stant wbc count 15,000 trying citrate otc. if it doesn't work what should i do hve sle lupus?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Frank Kuitems answered

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