Magnesium citrate and Bloating: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Fir...
• July 26, 2017

For Constipation "I have used magnesium citrate three times, and it works like magic! I have gastro issues that are undiagnosed as of now, so needless to say, I get very backed up, bloated, and feel pregnant. One bottle of the grape drink and fireworks in the bathroom every time! Each time that I go, I feel relieved and in a much better mood. I believe that my body is responding to getting rid of all of the toxic poo and thanking me for it. Before, my stomach is hard, and I look pregnant. After, it is very squishy, and I feel like I lose five or more pounds. It is a miracle drink. Please take this if you have any of these issues. It will save you a trip to the ER."

• WTH...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 13, 2021

For Constipation "Took a full 10 oz bottle at 4 pm as part of my surgery prep for surgery tomorrow. Around 5 pm and up to 7 pm, I was bloated and sort of nauseous. My whole abdomen was kind of tender. At 7 pm, I downed 8 oz of water, and my stomach grumbles. It is definitely go time. I clench and run. Once on the pot, I explode. It’s on and off every 2-5 minutes for the next 45 minutes. Then I drink another glass of water, and the grumbling starts immediately, and I’m back on the pot. It is now 1:05 am, and I’m still playing this horrible game. I don’t want to drink any more water, but I don’t want to be dehydrated. I’ve lost almost 2 pounds so far. No joke. It started as raging waters, and now it’s more of a gentle stream. Nevertheless, it can stop now. Why won’t it stop?"

• hap...
• August 27, 2018

For Constipation "I went to the ER two nights ago, with severe pain and pressure. After an x-ray, blood work, and a CT scan, I was found to have a leaking ovarian cyst, and on a side note, the CT showed a seriously full colon, which was actually contributing to my pain. I'm 5'7" and 120 lbs, so bloat is OBVIOUS! Co-workers were looking at me funny. I mean, I looked 7 months pregnant. Seriously. I was bloated for close to a month. My ER PA suggested this stuff. He handed me a bottle and said to drink half the bottle. If that doesn't work, drink the other half. This stuff worked like a charm!!! I've got some serious lower back pain all of the sudden though, but I'm assuming that's from the leaking cyst, and as I said, I have other concerns. I don't care! I FINALLY POOPED!!!! I mean, it was amazing. It started slow...but then bursts of pure liquid. Best feeling ever!!!"

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 2, 2019

For Constipation "First, I have IBS/IBSD. So a bowel motion (BM) every day is normal for me and anticipated. I haven't had my normal BM for 3 or 4 days. Bloated, distended stomach, and yesterday, cramps. Something had to be done as I was miserable. Magnesium sulfate did nothing to help the problem. A coworker got me a gift of MC. Told me if that doesn't make me poop, then I need to go to the ER. I drank half at 7:30 PM. The cherry is insanely sweet and tart...disgusting. No relief by 8 PM, but lots of rumbling in my stomach while a little scared to leave the toilet. So I downed the other half, drank some water, and went to bed by 8:30 PM. At 3:20 AM, my dog insists on me getting up. Did I mess myself? No, he's just being a crying land seal (pittie) and won't stop until I get up. My stomach felt a little bubbly, so I went to use the bathroom. It's now 4 AM, and I haven't stopped peeing out of my butt (not out of the norm for my IBS/IBSD). It's definitely working, and I'm glad my coworker got me this!"

• hol...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 23, 2016

For Constipation "I had my gallbladder removed on 10/20/16. I had been constipated for about 2 weeks prior to surgery. I am generally constipated anyway. So I tried fiber, stool softeners, glycerin suppository, and enemas. Nothing was working. My friend told me about the magnesium citrate. Last night (10/22/16), I drank half the bottle at 8 PM. I went on to sleep with just a bloated feeling. Woke up at 9 AM and still nothing. So I took the rest of the bottle followed by 2 bottles of water. I was starting to get worried around 12:30 PM when nothing had happened, and it had been nearly 17 hours. I decided to try an enema to maybe help it along. I could feel my tummy rumbling. That's when it happened! It was like a geyser. Good product."

• Lee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 30, 2019

For Constipation "I personally had a bad experience. Bad constipation was my symptom, like everyone else. Super bloated and backed up. Instructed to take an entire bottle of this. Six hours later, I’m full of regret and wish I was constipated again. I have lost everything inside me in very painful episodes of diarrhea (ten episodes and counting). I’m extremely weak, and I can’t chug water fast enough to keep me hydrated. This stuff is dangerous. If a doc tells you to take a bottle, TRUST ME, take half. Be nice to your tummy :)"

• wha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 31, 2023

For Constipation "Alright, buckle up, homie. If you chug the whole bottle, you will meet St. Peter and Mother Mary before the whole ride is over. I was coming off a pretty lengthy bender, and after the initial sweats and shakes were over, I was pretty bloated and had no appetite. I had a bottle of the forbidden grape juice in the fridge, so this morning I downed it with 3 bottles of water, thinking I could just flush out the toxins in my body via the toilet. About half an hour later, I thought, 'this is it, this is my time.' I squeezed off 3 little rabbit turds and went back to the couch, disappointed. About an hour later, the floodgates opened as if Moses himself commanded it. I haven't stopped running to the toilet every 10 minutes since. I drank it at about 1 pm. It's now almost 6 and it is now over. There isn't even poop anymore, just yellowish fire water. I'm afraid to even eat anything because I feel like if I had a burger, it would come out whole in 5 minutes."

• Zos...
• July 4, 2017

For Constipation "Oh my goodness, this works like magic! For two weeks, I had been in severe pain in the tummy area. I ended up going to the ER, thinking there was something wrong with my gallbladder. Only problem was that I was SOOO backed up. They told me to drink some of this and it would work in an hour or so. Let's just say it was a river haha!! If you plan on taking this, make sure you're by a toilet! Once it starts, you won't stop for a bit. Also, remember to hydrate before and after. Before going, I personally felt a little bloated and uncomfortable. But once it works, you'll feel much better!"

• P00...
• November 12, 2016

For Constipation "I've had constipation issues since I was a kid. An ER doc told me what I already knew when we did a CT scan for a herniated disc: severely constipated. Recommended I drink mag citrate, but I just haven't had time because of my work schedule. A few months later, here I am. I'm always bloated and sick after I eat, so I could imagine how backed up I am now. Could have sworn I was pregnant some days. I chugged the bottle down at about 4 and started feeling gurgles at 5:10. About 5 minutes later, had to run to the throne, all for one small grenade. I'm sitting here hoping that wasn't it."

• Fyn...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 30, 2019

For Constipation "Okay, I thought this wasn't going to work at all. I bought two bottles for my bowel prep for my scope. I heavily underestimated this. It was disgusting. I put it with Sprite and lots of ice and chugged it down. I got immediate bloating and nausea so badly! It took about 2 hours to work, but when it did... well. I'm still going, and it's about 9 hours later. I didn't have cramps, though! That was an awesome bonus. I would have this really loud gurgling sound, then knew to sprint to the bathroom! It was like a waterfall, and it's just now starting to slow down to a trickle. I'd suggest having a book, podcast, or something to keep you company on the toilet, as well as some really soft TP, some wet wipes, and some bum cream because I'm burning now. Hopefully, this has cleared me out because I cannot drink any more. I was gonna drink half of the other one, but I took one chug and almost puked, so that's a definite no."

• Jul...
• November 22, 2020

"I chugged a 10 oz lemon lime bottle of this stuff, then drank a bottle of water. About 30 minutes after using it, I had severe bloating... my belly was literally popping out! I felt so sick and nauseous. I seriously thought I was going to puke. Well, about 5-6 hours later, I started hearing a bunch of rumbling in my belly, and that’s the moment I RAN to the bathroom, and I just started having water pour out of my ass! It’s like 4-5 hours later now and I’m still having a bit of stomach rumbling, and I’m damn near the point of holding it in because every time I go to the bathroom, it burns my butt SO BAD. My butt is on FIRE. Be cautious and do not take too much!"

• Plu...
• April 2, 2017

For Constipation "Taking pain meds after having back surgery really stuffed me up for 10 days. After trying stool softeners and Miralax, I hit the web and found lots of good stuff about magnesium citrate. I took it around noon and drank 4 or 5 big cups of water within a few hours. It tasted kind of bitter, but it didn't make me gag or nauseous. After a few hours, I became pretty bloated, and it was not comfortable. I was starting to think it wasn't going to work until 3:30 AM when I finally emptied out. Great stuff. Feel so much better. Worth a day of cramps."

• Ppr...
• January 3, 2017

For Constipation "I was constipated for what felt like a whole week. I tried Miralax, enemas, yoga, ileocecal massage...nothing worked! I was in pain. Super bloated. Felt like I'd gained ten pounds. I actually took magnesium chloride, not citrate...and about 2.5 hours later, I experienced the glorious poop chute waterfall. So relieving. I'll always keep magnesium on hand from now on."

• Wor...
• June 26, 2017

For Constipation "This stuff is amazing. I too have bathroom issues and can go 3 days without going to the bathroom. This time, it was a week. I drank it Friday, cleaned me right out, and today I'm back to being regular. I think I lost 5 pounds! I was so surprised I didn't bloat for 2 days after."

• kJa...
• July 2, 2018

For Constipation "I haven’t had a BM for almost a week. The past two days were the worst. I felt bloated, nauseous, and uncomfortable with abdominal pain. Nothing, including two enemas, helped until magnesium citrate. Things began to “flow” about an hour after I drank an entire bottle. I’m not going to lie, this stuff isn’t for the faint of heart! It’s tough going down and even more tough going out! But it cures my constipation, which I desperately needed."

• Joj...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 8, 2018

For Constipation "I have struggled with IBS-C for 16 years. You name it, I’ve tried it. Probiotics, magnesium supplements, fish oil, B complex, MiraLAX, enemas, and stool softeners. This product worked, but I was so severely backed up for 4 1/2 days due to stress and taking Ativan that it caused extreme cramping, profuse sweating, gurgling, and such extreme bloating I looked 6 months pregnant, and it was extremely painful. Several times I considered going to the ER, but I stuck it out. It took 11 hours to kick in and work for me and my digestive tract. It was completely miserable, and I really only recommend it in dire straits situations. I am hoping to get back on track and not have to use this product again for a very long time."

• Fee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 14, 2019

For Constipation "I couldn't have a bowel movement for 3 or more days, and it got stuck and hurt coming out, so I drank this magnesium citrate. It tastes very sour, but I think it's just because of the lemon flavor. However, it works, but made me feel nausea and cramps a few minutes after, and bloated as I am typing this. I still have side effects, and this is after drinking it, and this is 10 or 9 hours later. It works good, but I felt a lot of pressure, so I took two Tylenol pills before going and worked it smoothly."

• fee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 30, 2015

For Constipation "I have been constipated for over a few months. I have tried a number of different things for it. I took the magnesium citrate at 1:30 PM yesterday. I felt very gassy and bloated. By 6 PM, I was going to the bathroom. I woke up the next morning feeling worse than I did before I drank it. I have diarrhea cramps and am not getting hardly anything out when I have to go. Overall, I will not drink this again. I feel terrible :("

• Wai...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 21, 2017

For Constipation "I've heard this stuff is the Liquid Plumber of the butt, but so far, I'm unimpressed. I felt mildly backed up, and my boyfriend recommended this to clear myself out. I drank a 10 oz bottle of the lemon (the taste wasn't bad - I will take this over cough syrup any day) at 10:30 p.m. Five hours and 2.5 bottles of water later, I've had a lot of stomach gurgling and bloating, and after straining because of no real urge to go, tiny squirts of liquified poop here and there. Farts thus far have been farts, and I remain skeptical."

• Tan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 6, 2018

For Constipation "I've had to take antibiotics for my wisdom teeth and didn't have a bowel motion for 5 days. My stomach was so bloated, my butt was hurting from pushing and nothing was coming out. It was hurting so much that I couldn't sit down. I took half the bottle and drank 40 oz of water. It worked 2 hours after I took my last 30 ml of the product. I took it 30 ml at a time every half hour with lots of water, hoping it would relieve me and I would have drunk half the bottle. The taste was horrid. The stool that was stuck was a hard lump, I had to push again and it hurt, but it was passing at a normal-ish rate. And then it was a river of poop. What a relief."

• Anonymous
• March 20, 2022

For Constipation "I flew to Florida on a really uncomfortable flight and thought I was experiencing normal travel bloating. After three days, my stomach was expanded as if I was five months pregnant. I ran to the local CVS and picked some of this up. I drank the whole bottle. Nothing much happened, and so I continued with my night and went out to dinner. That’s when terror struck. Rumbling audible noises from inside my stomach, next thing I know, I'm sitting on the toilet praying to God for the strength to continue. It’s 12 a.m. I’m so scared that I won’t sleep tonight. I am legitimately exploding from my butt. I haven’t left the toilet in two hours. I’ve flushed maybe seven times. I’m sweating. Please do not drink the whole bottle. Do not drink this at all unless you deem yourself as one of God’s strongest soldiers."

• All...
• April 8, 2021

For Constipation "Welp, I have to say... this wasn't the worst experience I've had with a laxative. But it's definitely not pleasant. I, thankfully, did not experience severe cramping as a lot of other folks who have posted here have mentioned. Just a lot of rumbling and gurgling before the 'main act.' You should plan to set up shop in the bathroom for a few hours. Bring your laptop, tablet, or Kindle with you to keep yourself occupied. Definitely drink a lot of water; I alternated plain water and zero sugar Powerade. If you find you're having a hard time getting things moving, try a warm cup of tea (I'm partial to ginger tea, especially if I'm dealing with bloating and/or nausea). You could also try sitting in a warm bath, but you may end up pooping in the tub, so... maybe don't, if that sounds as unpleasant to you as it does to me. As others have said... do NOT trust a fart while this stuff is working its way through your system."

• SFO...
• August 14, 2017

For Constipation "Was prescribed this for an upcoming colonoscopy and had to take two full bottles of it. A day apart. It gave me a very bad headache and made me feel bloated. My system is slow anyway, which is why I'm getting the procedure. It definitely works, but I didn't get very dramatic results with the first bottle. I don't think I will ever drink anything lemon or lime again for a while!"

• She...
• August 15, 2017

For Constipation "I drank a 10 oz bottle of lemon-flavored at 6 PM last night, and through the night my tummy giggled and rumbled. This morning at 6 AM I went to the bathroom and at 7 AM, but that's it. I'm disappointed in this stuff because I still feel bloated and constipated. Any suggestions on how to help it work?"

• Vac...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 19, 2021

"I took a vacation this week and was super bloated and had gained 10 lbs in 6 days. I looked 5 months pregnant. So I still have a few days before I need to be back in civilization, so I got the cherry-flavored bottle and drank 1/2 with 32 oz of cherry Gatorade for flavor consistency, BUT after an hour with no joy, I finished the bottle. The cherry one tastes good. I kind of lost track of time, and by 2 am, I was here looking for help. Bless the soul that suggested petroleum jelly for the ring of fire. This was a lifesaver!!! Took several showers to help, and it did. I was able to sleep off and on (thank you, petroleum), and it’s 10 am and still not trusting a fart. How long does this last? But I am down 7 lbs, so at least I don’t look pregnant anymore, so that’s nice. If I could go back, I would not have taken the second half."