Pain meds, constipation after a toe amputation

Posted by dbut824 @dbut824, Sep 27 8:43am

My Husband had PAD. Peripheral artery Disease stems from Type2 Diabetes. He just had a Toe amputation from poor circulation. He is on pain meds and constipated. Please share your thoughts on what you done for this.

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uisge | @uisge | Sep 28 8:45am

dbut824 @dbut824 - you might want to talk with his doctor about that for his or her recommendations... what I know about pain meds is that most of them, opiods in particular, can and do cause constipation from mild to severe to impaction. After my ankle replacement, my doc prescribed miralax and a stool softener that came in a tablet (I forgot the name). and lots of water.

@lchop55 | @karentheo | Sep 28 3:06pm

@lchop
I agree. Stool softners along with an occasional laxative seems to work. And yes, lots of water!

dbut824 | @dbut824 | Sep 28 4:16pm

In reply to @karentheo "@lchop I agree. Stool softners along with an occasional laxative seems to work. And yes, lots..." + (show)

Thanks I am doing both!!
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