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Magnesium or mag citrate for chronic constipation?

Posted by misssuezq @misssuezq, Sep 13 5:15am

I have a redundant colon with chronic constipation. As many of you experience just when you figure out a way to help your constipation, it stops working. I’m looking for a new way and want to try magnesium but wasn’t sure if others on here recommend magnesium or magnesium citrate. I welcome your comments.

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researchmaven | @researchmaven | Sep 14 10:56am

I have what you have and do a lot of food/liquid/supplement modification for it. Everyone has likely heard my spiel. Just search w/in the blog on ResearchMaven to see how I successfully cope. Good luck!

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misssuezq | @misssuezq | Sep 14 11:34am
In reply to @researchmaven "I have what you have and do a lot of food/liquid/supplement modification for it. Everyone has..." + (show)
@researchmaven

I have what you have and do a lot of food/liquid/supplement modification for it. Everyone has likely heard my spiel. Just search w/in the blog on ResearchMaven to see how I successfully cope. Good luck!

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Will do thank you kindly!

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misssuezq | @misssuezq | Sep 14 12:11pm
In reply to @researchmaven "I have what you have and do a lot of food/liquid/supplement modification for it. Everyone has..." + (show)
@researchmaven

I have what you have and do a lot of food/liquid/supplement modification for it. Everyone has likely heard my spiel. Just search w/in the blog on ResearchMaven to see how I successfully cope. Good luck!

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Ok so I guess that wasn’t as easy as I thought it would be. I couldn’t find your blog. I searched on this sight and did an internet search. Would you please help direct me to it.

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heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | Sep 15 7:49am
In reply to @misssuezq "Thank you for the suggestions. Yes it seems like all doctors recommend Miralax." + (show)
@misssuezq

Thank you for the suggestions. Yes it seems like all doctors recommend Miralax.

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I take Miralax every night. It does help in keeping things soft, but doesn't do anything to move it along. Even so, it should make any type of stimulant work on a lower dose. I don't know that for sure. Just a guess.

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heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | Sep 15 7:52am
In reply to @shelleyw "misssuezq, Mag citrate is the liquid that most people use for occasional constipation. It seems to..." + (show)
@shelleyw

misssuezq,
Mag citrate is the liquid that most people use for occasional constipation. It seems to have a wide range of times and thorough relief. I find it very harsh and explosive and often does little for me.
I take Mag carbonate, it is the cheapest, its effectiveness is random, it does aid me, a tiny tiny bit for sleep .
I need to change, I can now afford a better grade.
I have heard that mag glycinate, I think I have this right, is a combo of different types of Magnesium.
Chelated is also supposed to be beneficial, it seems it is more effectively absorbed.
You probably know this, keep your magnesium intake 2 hours before or after any other medications.
I guzzle miralax by the gallon 🤪🤪 ShelleyW

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Thanks Shelley. I use Miralax nightly. It helps to keep things soft, but I still have to use Dulcolax to get things, ummm, moving. My Dr. says not to rely on Dulcolax.....

I have also tried liquid magnesium citrate. Wow that stuff is dangerous. I don't use it anymore because I can't find a dose I can control.

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misssuezq | @misssuezq | Sep 15 10:06am
In reply to @heyjoe415 "I take Miralax every night. It does help in keeping things soft, but doesn't do anything..." + (show)
@heyjoe415

I take Miralax every night. It does help in keeping things soft, but doesn't do anything to move it along. Even so, it should make any type of stimulant work on a lower dose. I don't know that for sure. Just a guess.

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Yes, that is so true. Doesn’t help it move along

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researchmaven | @researchmaven | Sep 15 12:40pm
In reply to @jkarmazin "I too have redundant & torturous colon, A product called SLO-Mag (Magnesuim Chloride) works pretty well..." + (show)
@jkarmazin

I too have redundant & torturous colon, A product called SLO-Mag (Magnesuim Chloride) works pretty well for me. All the others are too harsh!

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jkarmazin - Almost everything is too harsh for me. I use Hilma Gentle Bowel Movement Support. I will definitely check out SLO-Mag too.

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cdeebar | @cdeebar | Sep 15 4:42pm

Me too. I fear trying to go anywhere, though. C

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shelleyW | @shelleyw | Sep 16 8:03pm
In reply to @heyjoe415 "Thanks Shelley. I use Miralax nightly. It helps to keep things soft, but I still have..." + (show)
@heyjoe415

Thanks Shelley. I use Miralax nightly. It helps to keep things soft, but I still have to use Dulcolax to get things, ummm, moving. My Dr. says not to rely on Dulcolax.....

I have also tried liquid magnesium citrate. Wow that stuff is dangerous. I don't use it anymore because I can't find a dose I can control.

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heyjoe415, I have found that adding 5 Metamucil gummies with the Miralax actually makes a difference, a bit more often, not perfect by any measure, but it helps. I still take the Trulance (Linzess), but I don't think it's really very effective, but when our 💩💩is as bad as it is for all of us, you take anything. For me, the gummies (5 evening's) are definitely better than the powder. The powder bloats me up SOOOO bad, I can't even breathe deeply or walk without feeling like I need to support my stomach with my hands. ShelleyW

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