Hi, John (@johnbishop)

Thanks for those links! Quoting from the first link––"Side effects include constipation, diarrhea, change in the color of bowel movements, and stomach cramps"––my symptoms precisely! I've not discussed this lately with my primary, but she and I have talked about my gastro woes at earlier visits. I was referred to a gastroenterologist, who was dismayed to learn how many OTC medications I'd been using all in an attempt to bring peace and harmony to my gut. The gastroenterologist advised I take a magnesium supplement and NOTHING else––and in time I began to feel great. Of course, that was a few years ago. In the ensuing years, I fell back on my old bad habits: a daily smorgasbord of Metamucil, Tums, Miralax … you name it, I probably took it. As of today, other than the daily magnesium, I'm done with all that other stuff. Again, John, thanks for your message. I've got a lot to learn!

Ray (@ray666)