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Bloating, Pain, Constipation. Taking Magnesium. Dangerous To Take Pure Lax Long-term?
I had exploratory surgery about 6 weeks ago following a 11 day bout of constipation, pain and bloating from psychiatric meds. They thought I had a mechanical obstruction but it was non mechanical. I have an illeus. The bloating and distention is very troublesome. The gastro doc says to take purelax every day. I also take magnesium 800 mg at night. Is it dangerous to take the pure lax for this long? My surgeon says take senecot , the gastro doc says something else?
Why do the docs says my stomach distention is permanent post surgery?
Why do the docs says my stomach distention is permanent post surgery?
Mon, 5 Aug 2013
Hi, the constipation due to obstruction could be due to adhesions of the surgery, if you have any surgeries, before . paralytic ileus also may be a cause.
I advise you to take raw vegetables as salads. and fibrous foods. take more of water Thank you.
I advise you to take raw vegetables as salads. and fibrous foods. take more of water Thank you.
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