Question 1

is there an antacid that does not cause constipation?

Accepted Answer

Magnesium Hydroxide: Magnesium  hydroxide(mylanta ) causes diarrhea in some and does not cause constipation.

Question 2

persistent constipation after taking prescription antacids. remained long after quitting. what's the cure?

Accepted Answer

Laxative foods/bev: Calcium carbonate is an ingredient in many antacids.  Aluminum also does the same.  Magnesium is more of a laxative and that is why many liquid laxatives mix aluminum and magnesium to balance the constipation/diarrhea effects of both.  Stick to adding more fruits, veggies, juices, water to enhance softer bowel movements.  If you do fiber-fill up with more fluids1.

Question 3

i have for the last 2 days experiencing tightness in chest, very bad headaches, feels like something is stuck in my throat, constipation. i have been drinking lots of water and taking antacids without feeling any better ?

Accepted Answer

Pulmonary emboli: Birth control pill can be associated with thromboembolic disease. I think you should go to the ER and check you out.

Question 4

ibs.due to constipation can't lose weight.i tried antacid for constipation but ended up having loose stool but can't get rid of constipation.i want to lose a few pounds of weight.how to lose weight?i have excess gas problem.also have lower back pain?

Accepted Answer

: Can be prevented by keeping a balanced diet, proper hydration and physical exercise that is critical for bowel activity. If constipation present high fiber diet, prunes and ripe pears should help.

Question 5

have dull pain in upper abdomen that feels like bloating but it's lasted for 3 days. fairly persistent. antacid does not help and not constipated. ?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Could be gallbladder problem, ulcer IBS.  You should probably see physician and have an examination

Question 6

please explain why does calcium carbonate(tums) cause constipation?

Accepted Answer

Antacids that: Contain aluminum or calcium may have constipation as a side effect.

Question 7

my father in law is having diarrhea n constipation after chemo on friday is it safe to take tums (calcium carbonate)  he has cll?

Accepted Answer

Tums (calcium carbonate): Hi, i don't think there is any interaction between Chemo medication and Tums, (calcium carbonate) so it's ok.

Question 8

will tums (calcium carbonate) help with constipation?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: As Tums (calcium carbonate) have calcium which when taken in excess will cause constipation.

Question 9

i take stool softeners to deal with my constipation.  the result is too many trips to the bathroom.  i was told to take tums (calcium carbonate).  i am not sure it works.?

Accepted Answer

Fiber: If stool softeners are "too" effective, i recommend a daily trial of fiber and stopping the stool softeners.

Question 10

i have stomach spasms at night only when im trying to sleep. also for 3 months i have bad gas/acid. tums (calcium carbonate) works for a bit, docs say constipation? why?

Accepted Answer

Huh?  See doc again: Could be lots of things, spasm related to dietary intake, beverages, carbonation, stress, reflux of stomach contents, etc.
Gas and acid go for esoph/stomach/duodenal problem.  Nighttime symptoms can be seen with ulcer.
Tums (calcium carbonate) antacidwhich neutralizes acid in stomach, can cause constipation. Can also stimulate production of more acid.
See your doc (or different one), needs eval.

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Is there an antacid that does not cause constipation?

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Persistent constipation after taking prescription antacids. remained long after quitting. what's the cure?

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I have for the last 2 days experiencing tightness in chest, very bad headaches, feels like something is stuck in my throat, constipation. i have been drinking lots of water and taking antacids without feeling any better ?

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Ibs.due to constipation can't lose weight.i tried antacid for constipation but ended up having loose stool but can't get rid of constipation.i want to lose a few pounds of weight.how to lose weight?i have excess gas problem.also have lower back pain?

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Have dull pain in upper abdomen that feels like bloating but it's lasted for 3 days. fairly persistent. antacid does not help and not constipated. ?

A member asked:

Please explain why does calcium carbonate(tums) cause constipation?

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My father in law is having diarrhea n constipation after chemo on friday is it safe to take tums (calcium carbonate) he has cll?

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Will tums (calcium carbonate) help with constipation?

A member asked:

I take stool softeners to deal with my constipation. the result is too many trips to the bathroom. i was told to take tums (calcium carbonate). i am not sure it works.?

A member asked:

I have stomach spasms at night only when im trying to sleep. also for 3 months i have bad gas/acid. tums (calcium carbonate) works for a bit, docs say constipation? why?

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