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1000 mg of magnesium a night, either unformed "pile" of stool or many small thin stools. what is wrong?

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Dr. Liawaty Ho answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

Stop magnesium: It may be caused by the magnesium. Stop it for a while and see how you do. Discuss with your doctor/gi as you also have celiac disease-and it may be associated to your celiac.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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