Question:

my doctor tells me that the medication i am on; will not cause stomach pains ect. i am currently taking opana and wearing a pain patch to help deal with back pain issues. i have recently started feeling sore stomach pains and i have been a little gasy, burpin. any thoughs? problems seem to be getting worse.

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