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Does Taking Magnesium Sulfate Help In Treatment Of Constipation?
Question: I am constipated. I have back pain. I took milk of magnesia last night to no avail. I recently saw a convient care doctor for the back pain and he prescribed prednisone 50 mg/5 day regimine. I took a predisone tab last night. Not muich relief in back pain because I am still constipated. Can i take magnesium sulfate to get my bowels working?
Brief Answer:
Yes, you can take magnesium sulfate!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
Constipation is best managed by doing the following:
1. Increased fruits and vegetables consumption.
2. Increased fluid consumption
3. Increased fiber consumption,
4. Regular exercise and if the above fail,
5. Laxatives like magnesium sulfate.
My advice is that you take the magnesium sulfate now and consider the above measures in your diet so as to prevent future similar episodes.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Yes, you can take magnesium sulfate!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
Constipation is best managed by doing the following:
1. Increased fruits and vegetables consumption.
2. Increased fluid consumption
3. Increased fiber consumption,
4. Regular exercise and if the above fail,
5. Laxatives like magnesium sulfate.
My advice is that you take the magnesium sulfate now and consider the above measures in your diet so as to prevent future similar episodes.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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