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Is There A Alternative To Magnesium For Gastroparesis And Constipation ?

I have Gastroparesis and am always constipated I find myself having to drink magnesium citrate 3 to 4 times a week on top of regular doses of miralax. Tonight I drank magnesium citrate and shortly after the upper right side of my stomach started to hurt and burn. not sure what to do I really hurts
Sat, 21 Dec 2013
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Hi...you can try lactulose syrup or tab levosulpride to increase bowel motility...

Dr. Ashish Verma
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Is There A Alternative To Magnesium For Gastroparesis And Constipation ?

Hi...you can try lactulose syrup or tab levosulpride to increase bowel motility... Dr. Ashish Verma