Question 1

i'm on percocet and constipated four days. is epsom salt ok. i can't get to a drug store. how would i use it? i need fast relief.

Accepted Answer

May help: A single dose take as directed on the package may help.  Do not take more than directed as may cause electrolyte imbalance.  You should not use it if if you have any nausea or vomiting.  See your doctor form more effective therapy.  Amitiza (lubiprostone) is indicated for opioid induced constipation.  It is available with prescription.

Question 2

what is epsom salt?

Accepted Answer

Magnesium sulfate: Answered this fully with your last question. It's great! Different natural hot springs have different quantities of magnesium, calcium, trace minerals and other ionizing minerals that relax the body, and also alkalinizes the body and relaxes muscles.

Question 3

how safe are flushing methods with epsom salt?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: I have recommended epsom salt baths but not sure what you mean by "flushing".

Question 4

can consuming epsom salt change your personality?

Accepted Answer

No: Changed personality makes you consume that.

Question 5

epsom salt good for warts?

Accepted Answer

Not really: It may help to dry the area, but it will not cure it.

Question 6

how to soak open wounds in epsom salt?

Accepted Answer

Really bad idea: The real question is what slows down healing. Avoid using alcohol, peroxide, hibiclens, betadine, epsom salts, bleach solutions. Inflammation ( red, hot, swollen, tender) is important to healing  so anti-inflammatories (motrin, advil) are bad. Cover the area with a clean dressing changed every other day  and protected from trauma.  Antibiotics do not help healing unless it is truly infected.

Question 7

can you soak a wound in epsom salt water?

Accepted Answer

Simple Care: The real question-what not to do that slows down healing. Avoid alcohol, peroxide, hibiclens, betadine, epsom salts, bleach solutions. Inflammation ( red, hot, swollen, tender) is important to healing  so anti-inflammatories (motrin, advil) are bad. Cover the area with a clean dressing changed every other day  and protected from trauma.  Antibiotics do not help healing unless it is truly infected.

Question 8

can you soak an open wound in epsom salt?

Accepted Answer

It depends : It depends on the location and severity of the wound.

Question 9

do epsom salt baths really work for pain ?

Accepted Answer

Magnesium: Yes, magnesium is a very soothing agent. Some clinicians recommend them for children with autism to help with relaxation.

Question 10

is epsom salt safe to use for loose weight ?

Accepted Answer

Epsom salts -lose wt: No it is not safe to take epsom salts to lose weight.

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I'm on percocet and constipated four days. is epsom salt ok. i can't get to a drug store. how would i use it? i need fast relief.

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Epsom salt good for warts?

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How to soak open wounds in epsom salt?

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