Question 1

loose stools and significant white mucus in stool after starting to take magnesium citrate (150mg, 1 x daily) and probiotic (50bn cfu 1 x daily). used to be constipated (6 months). had fecal calprotectin test 4 months ago and was negative. ibs?

Accepted Answer

Constipation: You may better off by increasing your fiber and water intake. You may take a fiber laxative like Metamucil and drink enough water daily so that your urine is colorless. For the long term you may try to increase your intake of fiber foods. Consult this site for fiber foods.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/high-fiber-foods/art-20050948

Question 2

what is better for anxiety? magnesium citrate or oxide?

Accepted Answer

Proper Tx is best: Therapy is the proper treatment for anxiety. Meds alone (even otc) will not yield long-term benefit, and can allow your situation to worsen. See a therapist. And, reportedly, mag-ox has less diarrhea issue than mag-citrate--but that tends to be the dose-limiting step in either eventually.

Question 3

is it ok to take magnesium citrate tablets daily for constipation.

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: You do not want to take a laxative daily because if you do your colon will become dependent on it and you will not be able to have a bowel movement without it. Increase water and fiber. You can try a bulking agent like mirilax as needed. See your doctor for other treatments available or to diagnose the cause.

Question 4

can you take bisacodyl and magnesium citrate together? i am a 90lb girl and dont want to overdose but struggle with severe constipation

Accepted Answer

See answer: It is ok to take it once assuming you don't have abdominal pain, nausea/vomiting, blood in stool, or other alarm symptoms that would be best evaluated in an ER setting before trying those meds. Another option is to use a fleets enema. Increase your water/fiber intake as well. You may need to see a gastroenterologist for your severe constipation. I hope you get better soon!

Question 5

what's the difference between magnesium oxide and magnesium citrate?

Accepted Answer

Different mag salts: You cannot take magnesium alone. It has to be compound with something like oxide, citrate, or sulfate. We call these salts of magnesium. Like the salt of table sodium chloride. But you can take sodium in other forms like sod bicarb (in baking soda). Mag citrate causes diarrhea that's why it is used for constipation. Also, good for preventing kidney stones. Mag ox is used for repleting low mg level.

Question 6

can you please tell me how magnesium oxide and magnesium citrate differ?

Accepted Answer

Different salts: They are different salts of magnesium that one might use to replete magnesium deficiency or other clinical conditions. They do not have the same amount of elemental magnesium for every milligram. Mag citrate is often used to treat constipation, whereas mag oxide is a preferred way of treating mag deficiency.

Question 7

magnesium citrate for severe constipation after appendix removal?

Accepted Answer

: Magnesium citrate delivers a bolus of magnesium to the intestines that will result in diarrhea within 12 hours. Unfortunately it will also result in hypotonic bowels for at least 24 hours after administration. Treat the root cause of the constipation and try not to rely on laxatives.

Question 8

is it ok to take magnesium citrate the same day as taking prilosec? i time use for constipation

Accepted Answer

No problem.: There should be no problem with this one time use.

Question 9

any risks in using magnesium citrate long term? i heard it draws water into the large intestines and can lower cerruloplasmin. using for constipation.

Accepted Answer

No: You should not use it long term.long-lasting should avoid  magnesium citrate regularly because the body can become dependent on it, making it difficult for a person to pass stools without using laxatives.Miralax is better but may take a few days to work.If having constipation see you doctor,may need to address why happening and need dietary changes with more liquids and fiber.

Question 10

would it be more beneficial to get colon hydrotherapy or drink magnesium citrate for constipation?

Accepted Answer

Never / occasional: I would strongly encourage against hydrotherapy as complications such as perforation has been reported.  Mag citrate and other laxatives are ok to be used on an occasional (as needed) basis.

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Loose stools and significant white mucus in stool after starting to take magnesium citrate (150mg, 1 x daily) and probiotic (50bn cfu 1 x daily). used to be constipated (6 months). had fecal calprotectin test 4 months ago and was negative. ibs?

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What is better for anxiety? magnesium citrate or oxide?

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Is it ok to take magnesium citrate tablets daily for constipation.

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Can you take bisacodyl and magnesium citrate together? i am a 90lb girl and dont want to overdose but struggle with severe constipation

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What's the difference between magnesium oxide and magnesium citrate?

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Can you please tell me how magnesium oxide and magnesium citrate differ?

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Magnesium citrate for severe constipation after appendix removal?

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Is it ok to take magnesium citrate the same day as taking prilosec? i time use for constipation

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Any risks in using magnesium citrate long term? i heard it draws water into the large intestines and can lower cerruloplasmin. using for constipation.

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Would it be more beneficial to get colon hydrotherapy or drink magnesium citrate for constipation?

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