Re: Re: Constipation, con'td..- - Magnesium

[Guest guest]

Schafer wrote: I use stool softeners and discovered(by accident)

magnesium tablets with them work wonders. They are cheap too.

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I think maybe watch out with the magnesium. I read somewhere that too much

magnesium can cause heart issues. Cheryl or others, chime in here. It's been a

while since I read about magnesium, but all I do remember is not to take it

without OK from doc due to heart issues.

Take care,

Jade

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Magnisium with calcium was prescribed to me for Vitamin D deficiency which is

very common with people who are bedridden and staying in the sun does not help

it all go away. Wikipedia has an excellent article on it and how to take.

This was taken from that site: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnesium_citrate

Magnesium citrate works by attracting water through the tissues by a process

known as osmosis. Once in the intestine, it can attract enough water into the

intestine to induce defecation. The additional water helps to create more feces,

which naturally stimulates bowel motility. This means it can also be used to

treat rectal and colon problems.

Magnesium citrate functions best on an empty stomach, and should always be

followed with a full (eight ounce) glass of water or juice to help the magnesium

citrate absorb properly and help prevent any complications. Magnesium citrate is

generally not a harmful substance, but care should be taken to consult with a

health professional if any adverse health problems are suspected or felt.

This website tells what amount to take daily. Check it out and you could ask

your pharmacist if it interfers with your other medication.

The article states as it countains sodium and watch your intake and take the

recommended dose. Bennie

, jade tadaima wrote:

> Schafer wrote: I use stool softeners and discovered(by accident)

> magnesium tablets with them work wonders. They are cheap too.

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>

> I think maybe watch out with the magnesium. I read somewhere that too much

> magnesium can cause heart issues. Cheryl or others, chime in here. It's been

a

> while since I read about magnesium, but all I do remember is not to take it

> without OK from doc due to heart issues.

[Guest guest]

Thanks Bennie..I will check it out. It is the only thing I found that works. I

take 10 mg. oxycodone every 4-6 hours. ugh

Bennie wrote:

Magnisium with calcium was prescribed to me for Vitamin D deficiency which is

very common with people who are bedridden and staying in the sun does not help

it all go away. Wikipedia has an excellent article on it and how to take.

This was taken from that site: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnesium_citrate