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Suggest Treatment For Constipation And Abdominal Discomfort When Diagnosed With Lumbosacral Radiculopathy

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Posted on Wed, 9 Nov 2016
Question: I've been diagnosed with l4 lumbar ridicopathy and am having llq pain and have not had a bowel movement in 4 days. I have taken stool softeners, two enemas. I have had a negative urinalysis. a pelvic and admomen ultra sound which were ok. I am still in pain and the suggestion was to go to the emergency? is that really my next step?

next week I have a lower EMG and start pt for my back and left leg on Monday
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
ER visit depends on the symptoms.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.

I have read your question and understand your concerns.

It is a well known fact that constipation and abdominal discomfort worsens sciatica, as is true the opposite, pain could lead or worsen constipation mainly due to movement restrictions.

If you should go to ER or not, this depends on your symptoms, if you are not in great discomfort you can wait till Monday, physical therapy may improve both sciatica and constipation.

Diet rich in fibers, fruits and liquids also is necessary to improve your condition.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Greetings.
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Suggest Treatment For Constipation And Abdominal Discomfort When Diagnosed With Lumbosacral Radiculopathy

Brief Answer: ER visit depends on the symptoms. Detailed Answer: Hello and thanks for using HCM. I have read your question and understand your concerns. It is a well known fact that constipation and abdominal discomfort worsens sciatica, as is true the opposite, pain could lead or worsen constipation mainly due to movement restrictions. If you should go to ER or not, this depends on your symptoms, if you are not in great discomfort you can wait till Monday, physical therapy may improve both sciatica and constipation. Diet rich in fibers, fruits and liquids also is necessary to improve your condition. Hope you found the answer helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further. Greetings.