Can constipation add to already existing lower back/hip pain?

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Can constipation add to already existing lower back/hip pain?

I already have sciatica/disc issues and was wondering, due to my recent inactivity due to the back pain, if my current constipation could be adding to it?

2007-12-25 18:38:40 · 2 answers · asked by Mom of One in Wisconsin 6 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management

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Yes, it's possible that it could be adding to the already existing pain. I would recommend asking your doctor if it's ok to take Colace (a stool softener) to see if that helps to ease some of the pain that is coming from the constipation.

2007-12-25 22:00:12 · answer #1 · answered by sokokl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Yes, it can.

Ah....
Deja Vu.

2007-12-26 04:47:12 · answer #2 · answered by Joe4Jesus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋