What Is Meant By Being Inpacted?

Hi, I know this may sound like a stupid question but I have suffered from Opiate-Induced Constipation for 15 years and have followed several different VA doctors recommendations, none of which really worked or else the VA pharmacy would fill their recommended prescription. My civilian doctor got me approved for Linzess which I have read great things about. By inpacted, I think it means where the stool is backed up and is blocking evacuation but now I am thinking that since opiates cause slow transit of stool through the G.I. tract, that might be the inpaction they are talking about. I have never had a complete evacuation of my G.I. tract (colon), only partial. So which is it? The inpaction around the evacuation point or up through the colon?

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Hello Lartomar,

According to Harvard Health fecal impaction is a blocked colon from a mass of stool that can't be moved by colon contractions. So it could be a blockage at any point in your colon. I've provided a link below to the article that I sourced this information from.

[1] Harvard Health Constipation and Impaction

I hope this helps.

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Re: Kevin (# 1)

Thanks for the link but they want $4.99 subscription fee to read the whole article.

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Re: lartomar2002 (# 2)

That's weird, when I click the link it asks me to pay for the 4.99 but when I find the article through google it doesn't ask me to do that. If you still want to read the article copy and past the URL into google and click the first link. It will show the full article without asking you to login or pay a subscription. Sorry I didn't notice that before.

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I have been on opiod pain meds for over 15 years ..... i would recommend taking a tablespoon of olive oil 2-3 times a day along with a stool softner till the situation. """Passes""" you could use other oil but olive oil has a not so bad taste ...... not a doctor & dont even play one on tv put this has worked for me in the past. I now just keep a bottle of olive oil around & take a swallow once & awhile & no longer an issue

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