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Old 07-09-2011, 03:31 PM
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Default re chronic constipation post fusion

Hi Keano,
Interesting. Made me recall my coffee and cigarette days pre and post surgeries tho pre use of opioid medicine. I have chronic constipation if I don't take (currently) 4 Senakot-S q.p.m. and Miralax 17gm q day.

Maybe Nicorette would be cheaper and as effective. Wonder if there's any adverse long term effect from use of this (as Senakot S supposedly makes the colon walls darker/black so was recommended by GI doc not to take but it works so I continue!)!!

Glad to hear your Mom is "going" as this seems to be a common natural occurence with many as they age and adding a contributing factor just seems to really clog up the pipes which can be quite distressing and painful!
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