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What causes rectal bleeding after using magnesium citrate?

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Dr. Peter Lydon answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Likely hemorrhoids: It is likely benign. If it continues, see a surgeon for a check.

Dr Harper and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/30/2013

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Magnesium citrate cause dizziness?

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Is it safe to take magnesium citrate 100mg daily long term and can I take it on an empty stomach? I want to know if it will cause problems long term??

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In June my calcium level was 9.7. In July the calcium level was 10.7. I have been taking Calcium Citrate 600 mg of calcium, 300 mg of magnesium, 15 mg of zinc, i mg copper, and 5 mg Manganese. Is this the probable cause of of high calcium. Thanks?

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How does magnesium improve Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) efficacy? What form is best? Magnesium citrate causes headache/insomnia. No side effects w/ chelated magnesium tho.

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Constant feeling of needing to poop with rectal pain. Took magnesium citrate but even though it works it didn't help. No diet change or fever.

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