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Constipation: What helps you?

Posted by harithakur @harithakur, Feb 23, 2021

I am suffering from constipation please suggest

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heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | Feb 18, 2024
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I’ve added a magnesium supplement to my regimen that’s helped me with constipation.

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Do you use magnesium citrate? I have tried this and it works, too well. I have taken it only in liquid form. Can you share what you take and what dose? Thanks!

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cantab | @cantab | Feb 19, 2024
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For the past 10 years, I have had severe constipation problems. I tried many medicines, and I have gone through 3 times endoscopy but discovered nothing. From 2015 till now my constipation problem couldn't be solved. To make it worse now I'm having multiple internal haemorrhoids due to this constipation. I don't know why I'm having this constipation problem.Many people suggested many things like changing diets, taking a lot of fibre intake, reducing stress, quit smoking. I burp a lot and do have acid reflux as well but now it is getting better. What is the best solution for my constipation?

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I use a brand named Biooptizers Magnesium Breakthrough. It’s a premium magnesium complex. It a variety of magnesium types. I just take one capsule. Bought from Amazon.
Also use Amazon’s ClearLax laxative., stool softeners, and suppositories depending how I feel.
I a

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jlstjohn | @jlstjohn | Feb 19, 2024
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I've been wanting to do that test. Unfortunately it's not an option for me because I'd be required to stop taking my Miralax for the duration of the test, which I really cannot do. I wonder if there's any alternative for me?

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I was in the same boat,, knew I couldn't discontinue my laxatives.. My Gastroenterologist allowed me to continue all of the laxatives I was on and still do the test. My results showed slow colonic motility even with all that I take. So see if your doctor is willing to do the study with you on your meds.

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cantab | @cantab | Feb 19, 2024
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For the past 10 years, I have had severe constipation problems. I tried many medicines, and I have gone through 3 times endoscopy but discovered nothing. From 2015 till now my constipation problem couldn't be solved. To make it worse now I'm having multiple internal haemorrhoids due to this constipation. I don't know why I'm having this constipation problem.Many people suggested many things like changing diets, taking a lot of fibre intake, reducing stress, quit smoking. I burp a lot and do have acid reflux as well but now it is getting better. What is the best solution for my constipation?

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‘’ How Magnesium Affects Your Blood Pressure:
In addition to regulating blood pressure levels, magnesium helps regulate blood sugar levels as well as the production of bone, protein, and DNA.2
“Magnesium is a cofactor in over 300 enzymatic reactions in the body including protein synthesis, muscle and nerve function, and blood glucose control,” Zumpano said.
Its effect on the cardiovascular system is similar to that of potassium.
“Magnesium and potassium both have an important role in electrical impulse conduction in the heart and in the body’s nervous system,” Liu explained.”

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cantab | @cantab | Feb 19, 2024
In reply to @cantab "I use a brand named Biooptizers Magnesium Breakthrough. It’s a premium magnesium complex. It a variety..." + (show)
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I use a brand named Biooptizers Magnesium Breakthrough. It’s a premium magnesium complex. It a variety of magnesium types. I just take one capsule. Bought from Amazon.
Also use Amazon’s ClearLax laxative., stool softeners, and suppositories depending how I feel.
I a

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Should be “BioOptimizer”

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Feb 19, 2024
In reply to @roosan "For the past 10 years, I have had severe constipation problems. I tried many medicines, and..." + (show)
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For the past 10 years, I have had severe constipation problems. I tried many medicines, and I have gone through 3 times endoscopy but discovered nothing. From 2015 till now my constipation problem couldn't be solved. To make it worse now I'm having multiple internal haemorrhoids due to this constipation. I don't know why I'm having this constipation problem.Many people suggested many things like changing diets, taking a lot of fibre intake, reducing stress, quit smoking. I burp a lot and do have acid reflux as well but now it is getting better. What is the best solution for my constipation?

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Related discussions:
- Life long constipation: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/life-long-constipation/
- Problem with Chronic constipation: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/problem-with-chronic-constipation/
- Chronic constipation alternatives: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/chronic-constipation-alternatives/

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mermaid7272 | @mermaid7272 | Feb 20, 2024
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Do you use magnesium citrate? I have tried this and it works, too well. I have taken it only in liquid form. Can you share what you take and what dose? Thanks!

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Magnesium citrate works only TOO well! Careful when you first try it, use only a small amount.
I can't remember the dosage, but don't use the suggested dose, go less until you see the result.
This was my experience only, perhaps others had a different experience.

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celia16 | @celia16 | Feb 20, 2024
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Magnesium citrate works only TOO well! Careful when you first try it, use only a small amount.
I can't remember the dosage, but don't use the suggested dose, go less until you see the result.
This was my experience only, perhaps others had a different experience.

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I wish the magnesium supplement worked for me. I take 300 mg per day, but still must do Metamucil and Miralax in order to go. Now….if I take a dose of Milk of Magnesium, I will go. Hmmm….so, idk.

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bknysz | @bknysz | Feb 20, 2024
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For the past 10 years, I have had severe constipation problems. I tried many medicines, and I have gone through 3 times endoscopy but discovered nothing. From 2015 till now my constipation problem couldn't be solved. To make it worse now I'm having multiple internal haemorrhoids due to this constipation. I don't know why I'm having this constipation problem.Many people suggested many things like changing diets, taking a lot of fibre intake, reducing stress, quit smoking. I burp a lot and do have acid reflux as well but now it is getting better. What is the best solution for my constipation?

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I use something called Mag07– it’s a capsule that I generally just take 1 at night.

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cantab | @cantab | Feb 20, 2024
In reply to @cantab "I use a brand named Biooptizers Magnesium Breakthrough. It’s a premium magnesium complex. It a variety..." + (show)
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I use a brand named Biooptizers Magnesium Breakthrough. It’s a premium magnesium complex. It a variety of magnesium types. I just take one capsule. Bought from Amazon.
Also use Amazon’s ClearLax laxative., stool softeners, and suppositories depending how I feel.
I a

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Bio-optimizers—
Here’s an interesting article, especially about the meds we take!
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/article-magnesium-food-sources/

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