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How To Reduce Pain After Having 2nd Knee Replacement With Constipation Problem?

I am scheduled for 2nd knee replacement in next 2 weeks. I hada knee replacement 6 months ago.m the constipation I experienced doe to opiad pain medication was distressful and unbearable. What can I do to make this forthcoming experience more manageable. I have regular co for tail bowel movements normally
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Hi...you can take laxatives till you are on opiods...that should solve your constipation... if not add levosulpride to it...

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How To Reduce Pain After Having 2nd Knee Replacement With Constipation Problem?

Hi...you can take laxatives till you are on opiods...that should solve your constipation... if not add levosulpride to it... Dr. Ashish Verma