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Constipated so doc said try milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide). will laxative disrupt the gut flora and cause c diff? i've had c diff 3 times and worry. it gave me ptsd
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Safe laxative: C difficile usually overgrows because an antibiotic kills off the more friendly bacteria. We've used milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) for centuries but only saw C diff colitis with the heavy use of antibiotics. Constipation itself is dangerous. I'm sorry your illness gave you PTSD and I would encourage you to work with someone who can help you process these memories and recover your strength. Best wishes.
Answered 4/14/2018
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