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Should i be worried that i still cannot go to the bathroom after taking magnesium citrate last night at 9 and this morning at 9 i was diagnosed at the hospital with constipation and it has given me terrible pains in my abdomen. i was given 8oz of magnesiu

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Dr. Joy Jackson answered

If : If you are still constipated you may want to try an enema. You can buy an over the counter enema at any pharmacy. The most common brand is a fleet enema (sodium bisphosphate). If this does not work you need to follow up with your doctor. Best of luck.

Answered 10/3/2016

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A member asked:

Should i be worried that i still cannot go to the bathroom after taking magnesium citrate last night at 9 and this morning at 9 i was diagnosed at the hospital with constipation and it has given me terrible pains in my abdomen. i was given 8oz of magnesiu

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Joy Jackson answered

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