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Disability

Galileo126

(2,016 posts)

8. I took simple vicodin when I broke a rib

Reply to irisblue (Original post)

Thu Nov 5, 2015, 01:27 PM

Nov 2015

and even that caused constipation for 5 days. I called my doctor, and asked "what's up with opioids and constipation???"

I threw the bottle away, and would rather deal with the pain than not have my morning sit-down (personal choice here).

There must be some alternative to opioids by now.... sheesh.