Chronic constipation alternatives

Magnesium citrate powder. I get it from mail order Piping Rocks. online. The body needs magnesium so it won't hurt you. If you take too much you get diarrhea. I use 1/2 teaspoon in 6 oz of water. I keep adding more until I go.

Ckg with my primary care re nationwide voluntary recall in upjohn magnesium citrate; solgar also makes ir, Piping Rock appears to sell French made product. Asic question Mayo Clinic needs to tell us is magnesium citrate indicated for constipation if so where to get it

That’s a supplement vitamin. It is not a laxative. Mira Lax is a mild laxative

Yes I take it for constipation and do so 1 in the morning and 1 at night.
Prescribed by Doctor after colon surgery. It is easy working. I also take ducocat. (spelling)
Both OTC. I just have to play with the dosage to not have diarrhea.

Citricel is acidic. My colorectal doctor likes the MiraLax and ducoset because they are easier on the body.

My latest shot was due at the end of December, but due to a scheduling screwup by the doctors office (not the first time) I'm still waiting. . .....It's a long story, but apparently they are not concerned about me missing a dose by two months !
I went for bloodwork AGAIN yesterday . It's good for 30 days, so we'll see if they screw it up again.
Anyway, my last shot was on June 20th and the chronic constipation is no better. Yes, I have heard the warnings about stopping Prolia, but never from my Doctor. That would have been nice to know up front.
Thanks for your help.

I take Miralax everyday. It helps a little during the week. If I'm still having trouble I'll use Duloclax Bisacodyl once a week and my BMs are soft and that cleans me out.

Is this ok? Thx all. I have tried everything else and eat the recommended amount of fiber.

Half a capful. Regular dose is a capful.

@heyjoe415, @pwgrimes, and all...just a butt-in comment here...I had daily diarrhea for decades and now have constipation...IBD. Last year, in passing I mentioned this to a Mayo doctor who oversees outside-the-box care...acupuncture, massage, mindfulness, and such wonderful treatments. Never having dealt with constipation, I was lost as to what was best for me with my multiple issues.

He recommended a Probiotic Colon Support called Progulin, which I buy online from Research Verified. After taking this miracle supplement for 1 day, the diarrhea I was experiencing after taking antibiotics improved. I took a Lomotil and by the 2nd day with the supplement, it was gone.

Then, when constipation hit, I increased the supplement to 2 daily and added a 2nd colon support supplement. No longer do I struggle like most of you surely do as well. Now, without taking Miralax which the doctors suggested if this doesn't work, I'm regularly only slightly constipated and usually much improved, with neither extreme experience. More consistent, better in all ways. My weight is stable, I drink water throughout the day, and am feeling better.

When I take antibiotics, I take an extra supplement daily and if needed a Lomotil to ward off diarrhea, which I always have with antibiotics, or soon after taking them. By using this routine, approved by the doctor, I'm able to complete the antibiotic course with few issues.

The balancing of the 'biome' in my gut has improved my life tremendously. I highly recommend it if you haven't researched this area, it may be helpful. And, not all probiotics are the same! This particular one works for me. Previous brands I took, didn't. The doctor said they found the same results so he suggested it to me. I'm so thankful!

Be blessed and be well! elizabeth

Thank you Elizabeth! Very kind! Joe