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Hi All!!
I don't know if you remember a message I posted the other day.
After a week, my pain from my lumbar surgery was getting worse instead of better.
I was given opioids to manage the pain.
However, my hubby and I were afraid for me to write take the prescribed dosage of 1 tablet every 4 hours because of all the news about addiction.
Anyway, after so many responses from members, I decided to follow the directions but my hubby still did not feel good about it.
I finally called the doctor.
I was told exactly what I told here, I need to stay ahead of the pain.
That means I take my pain meds, 1 every 4 hours (4 a day), and walk.
Yesterday, I started the plan and I started feeling improvement immediately.
So, we are both OK with following the instructions.
BTW....I told the doc that it would be helpful if these instructions and possible side effects were told to patient before surgery.

Anyway, just wanted to chceck in with everyone and thank you for all the input you have shared!

Ronnie (GRANDMAr)

@eliana5 Pain meds and antibiotics due a number on our G.I. tract for sure when Ive had constipation I rely on Prunes either juice or the fruit. When in nursing home the Dr. would order for people who where more then 3 days without a B.M. prune cocktail prune juice mixed with Milk of Mag that did the trick. then .

Yes, you are right. Have a friend in a nursing home. Said lots of constipation there..so nurses use what you described..they call it "The bomb". Prunes themselves work for me, but a little too well..I had two to three small prunes, and I was going all day. Wish I knew of something where it will help you, and you go once a day..no cramping. I may try the Linzess again or Magnesium Citrate supplement tabs.

Hi All!!
I don't know if you remember a message I posted the other day.
After a week, my pain from my lumbar surgery was getting worse instead of better.
I was given opioids to manage the pain.
However, my hubby and I were afraid for me to write take the prescribed dosage of 1 tablet every 4 hours because of all the news about addiction.
Anyway, after so many responses from members, I decided to follow the directions but my hubby still did not feel good about it.
I finally called the doctor.
I was told exactly what I told here, I need to stay ahead of the pain.
That means I take my pain meds, 1 every 4 hours (4 a day), and walk.
Yesterday, I started the plan and I started feeling improvement immediately.
So, we are both OK with following the instructions.
BTW....I told the doc that it would be helpful if these instructions and possible side effects were told to patient before surgery.

Anyway, just wanted to chceck in with everyone and thank you for all the input you have shared!

Ronnie (GRANDMAr)

I am glad you are finding relief. I too had problems due to sensitive stomach..the only one I could handle was a low dose of prescribed Hydrocodone or known as Vicodin for severe low back pain. I was too take two a day and it helped the pain for six hours. I was also on Methocarbamol or Flexerall (muscle relaxers) and Naproxen 500, for seven years. Pain meds are notorious for causing severe constipation..so had to take Movantik and Senna. I got tired of constipation all the time, and went off pain medication cold turkey, and I fear I have ruined my digestive system..I have not been the same since going off of them..over a year ago. Now, I have gotten IBS, worsening constipation, severe weight loss, sometimes nausea. If someone (pain mgt Doctor) would have told me this, would never have gone on pain medication.

Try miralax and /or stool softners plus a correctol. I know it is a lot but with the pain killers you need them. I take the miralax mixed with coffee or tea in the morning and the stool softners and correctol at night.

Try miralax and /or stool softners plus a correctol. I know it is a lot but with the pain killers you need them. I take the miralax mixed with coffee or tea in the morning and the stool softners and correctol at night.