IBS Constipation and Magnesium

[Pat1]

Has anyone had good results taking higher doses of magnesium, either oxide or citrate to help with this problem? I have tries with both and find that magnesium oxide at a slightly higher dose taken on an empty stomach helps sometimes.

[katebiddulph]

I have recently started taking Magnesium, I have found I have loads more energy & I'm not in so much pain, but I have become slightly constipated.

I have found the Pros far outway the Cons and would recommend Magnesium Citrate if you suffer from Stomach cramps etc.

[Hidden in reply to katebiddulph]

Hello, Is mag citrate prescribed by gp, sounds ok.

[val136 in reply to katebiddulph]

do you mean milk of magneisia?where would i get magnesium from cirate from ,!! !! i have pain on lower lft side,,,, that sticks there ,,

[val136 in reply to katebiddulph]

hi , where do you get it from , thanks val