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Prolapsed rectum: living with it versus surgery

Digestive Health | Last Active: Nov 17 7:22am | Replies (55)

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I had fecal incontinence supposedly due to dyssynergic sphincter. I had biofeedback therapy which didn't help. I then worked with a medical dietician, recommended by my gastroenterologist. Through diet (especially an increase in fiber and switching to low fodmap foods), Metamucil daily(3 tsps), and a low dose of magnesium citrate (150mgs. daily) it cleared up completely. I am now working, with the help of the same dietician to reduce and/or eliminate the mag citrate and just rely on an increased fiber intake. So far that is working well and I do not have the awful fecal leakage.

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Replies to "I had fecal incontinence supposedly due to dyssynergic sphincter. I had biofeedback therapy which didn't help...."

I posted the original question and I am having difficulty determine who you are asking a question too. But I do not have fecal leakage except under certain conditions and it is a very small amount. I have no issues with constipation or diarrhea. I eat a plant based, whole food diet.

Why would you want to stop taking magnesium citrate? Most of the population is deficient in key nutrients, magnesium being one. If the citrate form causes loose stools try switching to magnesium glycinate.