Opioid constipation

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My wife, following f(5) spinal fusion surgeries, has varying degrees of opioid constipation. With therapy and activity using two canes, and...

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Water intake and mobilization

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Dear Dr Horton,

Being a Pediatric Surgeon I encounter many such...

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Avoid opiate constipation
How can I avoid it?
Diet before surgery?

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By stopping use of opiates

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Opioid constipation basically can be...

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History : Inflammatory arthritis 5 years, Lumbar disc herniations /degeneration. Meds: Oxycodone 30mg x 5 prn Prednisone 7mg ....currently tapering...

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hi, various reasons for this

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Hi, the bloody stools and cramps may also be due to
1. Infectious colitis
2....

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