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Can i take magnesium citrate for constipation if i do not have a colon? i have a j-pouch from and anastamosis.
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See Doctor: With your history of bowel problems you should discuss this with your doctor.
Answered 3/18/2013
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NO!!: If you are having problems with your j pouch it is probably not constipation and you could cause damage to your intestines with mag citrate. See the surgeon who did your surgery or a GI doctor/colorectal surgeon immediately.
Answered 6/10/2014
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