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September 2015 Moms
Knottie62159488
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Constipated? Try this.
Knottie62159488
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Like most of you, I have been experiencing the glorious side effect of pregnancy, constipation. I hate the idea of stool softeners and I can't stomach prunes so I sought out a natural solution.
I remember my colonics girl recommending magnesium supplements to me to help get things moving so I decided to give it a try.
I took one 200 mg pill last night with a big glass of water and woke up this morning with fantastic relief. It also helps reduce stress and regulate your nervous system.
I asked my doctor last week if it was safe and she said absolutely.
Just thought I would throw this out there as an alternative for stool softeners.
I remember my colonics girl recommending magnesium supplements to me to help get things moving so I decided to give it a try.
I took one 200 mg pill last night with a big glass of water and woke up this morning with fantastic relief. It also helps reduce stress and regulate your nervous system.
I asked my doctor last week if it was safe and she said absolutely.
Just thought I would throw this out there as an alternative for stool softeners.
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Re: Constipated? Try this.
will definitely going to try them. Had constipation a couple of days now. Forgot how painful and frustrating it is!
I will be using magnesium any day that I can't go. I feel 1000% times better today. Ha! It's the little things in life.
But I do agree on magnesium doing wonders! Uuuuhmmmmm
Start with a small dose - see how it works for you and then increase and avoid the painful and unpleasant situation of you take too much lol
Hope that helps ... I know I wasn't pregnant when it happened but still
But with psyllium when you are already blocked up it can make it worse by drying out your stool if you don't drink enough water. But as long as you are hydrated they are an awesome source of extra fiber!!
As for the apple... It helps my mother....... o_O
so trying this.
@lolad5 they do have a powder version. In fact my colonics lady told me to get the powder and drink it at night in a big glass of water. I just got the pills because I do better with swallowing pills. But both should work just fine.
Thanks for the tip! Much needed!
And as with anything ask your doctor if you aren't sure. Mine said it was totally fine for me but I'm not a doctor so I can't say it's fine for everyone.
If you google about taking magnesium for constipation there is a lot of great information explaining the different types of magnesium supplements and names. I've gathered they are all pretty much the same except for milk of magnesium which is not recommended to take. @Melzig76
I hate that I couldn't change my username
Thanks for for sharing!
I'm the same way some days I just need a small cup of coffee and I'm all set.
Magnesium capsules or powder are good to have on hand because not only will they help you go, they also help with stress, muscle cramps and pains, and you can use it as an antacid for heartburn.