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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misssuezq | @misssuezq | Sep 18 2:53am

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I appreciate it!!

cantab | @cantab | Sep 18 4:22pm

Mag citrate is what’s usually used to clear out before a colonoscopy!

misssuezq | @misssuezq | Sep 19 3:09am

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Oh right that nasty stuff!!! Thank you

mikaylar | @mikaylar | Sep 20 8:07am

Magnesium citrate powder in water or baking soda will work. If it doesn't in a few hours, take more.

mermaid7272 | @mermaid7272 | Sep 20 8:20am

It's very strong......Stay close to home if you use it!

dcw | @dcw | Sep 21 11:35am

I was using mag citrate liquid at night successfully after years of not finding long lasting solutions to my cronic constipation but my blood pressure was going too low on the citrate. I take BP meds and didn't want to adjust those, so stopped mag citrate. Still looking for the best solution for me.

researchmaven | @researchmaven | Sep 22 9:22am

Try a brew of slipper elm inner bark powder dissolved in hot water before a meal, especially one with harder to digest foods (raw produce, meat/fish). The inner bark portion adds slip. It may be a game changer. I was just using it before an easy-to-digest breakfast. Now I drink this "tea" before my three main meals. I am only 2-3 day into this new routine but amazed how much better my system works. I have a severely redundant colon too (but not torturous). It's definitely a specialty product, and since Covid, seems to only have a few suppliers.

margaretsmith328 | @margaretsmith328 | Sep 23 1:16pm

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You have a severe redundant colon but not torturous? Please explain the difference. Thanks!

researchmaven | @researchmaven | Sep 26 11:11pm

Hi Margaret Smith,

My understanding is a redundant colon is a colon that is too long and sags. A torturous colon is a colon that is too long but twists on itself, like a garden hose. The former is easier to accommodate than the latter.

Remember, what works for one may or may not work for another person. Good luck!