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Suggest A Remedy For Irregular Bowel Movements

I m a 49 year old male with no real health problems except for shoulder and knee surgeries from a long history of playing sports/baseball, but two f the surgeries were within the last year. Anyway, I took Hydrocodone after both surgeries for pain but have dealt with constipation afterward, which has led to me taking Dulcolax to ease the issues. I have been off Hydrocodone for about 2 months and off Dulcolax for about a month. My bowel movements have still been a bit irrregular since then, but it usually returns to normal soon enough. Anyway, today I was going to the restroom and was having a bit of trouble, but after some straining, I got light headed and passed out for a couple seconds and woke up on the floor. I probably should add that I have not thrown up in about 20 years, but the last time I did, my body was resisting to the vomiting and I threw up while hitting my head on the toilet and also passing out briefly. These 2 inicidents are obviously odd, so I wanted to see what you think... Troy
Wed, 23 Oct 2019
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Hello,

You are on Hydrocodone, that is the cause of your constipation. So for which your taking Dulcolax. Better consult your doctor change medicine instead of hydrocodone. It will solve your bowel problems.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr C.ELANCHEZHIAN, General & Family Physician
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Suggest A Remedy For Irregular Bowel Movements

Hello, You are on Hydrocodone, that is the cause of your constipation. So for which your taking Dulcolax. Better consult your doctor change medicine instead of hydrocodone. It will solve your bowel problems. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr C.ELANCHEZHIAN, General & Family Physician