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Milk of magnesia for constipation

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amy86549
amy86549

I took milk of magnesia about a hour ago and now stomach is hurting bad and am nausea. How long does it stay in your system

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  • belinda11488
    belinda11488 amy86549

    Posted

    When u feel constipated ate dried prums or plum juice more naturaln really works
    • amy86549
      amy86549 belinda11488

      Posted

      Thank you. I have tried prunes before but can't really stand the taste. I was wondering about dried apricots

    • belinda11488
      belinda11488 amy86549

      Posted

      I dont know about those but prums really works. There is also a mexican thing call cascara sagrada you can find the capsules in walmarts those make u go to rest room. My ibs is more like a soft stool more than constipation. Hope it help
  • astrozombie
    astrozombie amy86549

    Posted

    Try dried apricots and/or some fresh plums

    No idea about Milk as not had it since I was at school

  • mark6651
    mark6651 amy86549

    Posted

    Never tried Milk of Mag before, I have brought some but never taken it.
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