Phillips' Milk of Magnesia and Gas: What Users Say

• Hap...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 18, 2017

For Constipation "I suffered from diverticulitis 15 years ago. Had to have part of my sigmoid colon removed after it perforated, almost died from the infection. Things went well for 7 years, until I had to have surgery again because of blockage due to stomach adhesions, which they say is typical after that kind of surgery. In each of these incidents, I was unable to poop, and my stomach grew to the size of 2 watermelons! It was so painful. Well, it happened again! I couldn't pass anything but a few hard marbles for 2 weeks! The pain and gas were horrible! I tried everything, Senokot, prunes, etc. I was getting really scared that what was left of my colon would explode and I would die! I took a dose of MOM, and voila, it worked! Be near a toilet for several hours, though!"

• Nam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 16, 2015

For Constipation "I was 7 days constipated and had tried everything. I finally took 2 tbsp of Milk of Magnesia on day 7 at about 8:30 p.m. By 10:00, I had a bowel movement, followed by another one the next night, and one the night after that. Careful with dosage. Especially if you gotta go places! This gave me awful gas, and I had the cramp-free kind. I only took the minimum 2 tbsp only once, and it worked like a charm for 3 straight days!"

• Krn...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 12, 2018

For Constipation "I have had the worst constipation experience ever. It literally affected me for almost a month. I was gassy, bloated, heaviness in the bottom of my stomach, and an awful, awful pressure feeling in my rectum. I tried several OTC remedies with minimal (rock/pellet) results. I bought MOM Sunday and took my first dose (30 ml) — nothing and no signs of anything. I am absolutely miserable — can’t sleep, can’t eat, and now, after taking MOM, nauseous!!!! On Monday evening, I took 60 ml (and chased it with 8 oz of water — something I failed to do with the initial dose. I didn’t sleep well at all Monday night — but on Tuesday morning things began to happen (thank goodness!!!). Initially, it was hard medium-sized “rocks.” But I literally have had 3 BM’s today (that has never happened in my 61 years of living). I feel better today than I have in weeks. Plan to take a smaller dose tomorrow. MOM will have a place in my household from this day forward!!!!"

• Had...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 10, 2016

For Constipation "I changed my diet about 6 months ago and just recently (the last month or so) have been experiencing constipation. Before this, it had been very few and far between. Roughly every 3-4 days is when I would have a BM, not comfortable at all. I finally caved after having horrible bloating and pain at work today. I went to the drug store and picked up a bottle of MOM. I took 2 tbsp about 7 PM. I didn't have any discomfort or gas, but I couldn't sleep very well either. Finally, about 1 AM, the blockage is gone, and I'm so much more comfortable. I didn't experience any cramping, and the beginning was still somewhat difficult to pass, it was soft but very bulky still. I don't feel any further urges to go to the toilet, but it's only been 20 minutes."

• Poo...
• January 19, 2017

For Constipation "Was constipated due to pain meds. PCP recommended Miralax. Made me very crappy and gassy. Then told me to try Amitiza or Movantik--both are very $$$ even with insurance. Saw a GI and he recommended a high fiber diet (basically done by mixing high fiber cereal with another tastier cereal) and then adding 30 mL MOM. Nothing happened. Tried 45 and then 60 mL, but nothing. I hadn't gone properly in 7 weeks and felt bloated, so I drank a heap of MOM--gives you fluid--and 7-8 hrs later, WOW!! So much came out that I thought that I'd filled the entire bowl. Fortunately, it's a power flusher toilet. Took about 6 flushes but finally got it all down the drain. Felt so good. Now I won't wait as long. If no BM in 2 wks, drink a bottle & GO!"

• Gas...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 8, 2017

For Constipation "Diagnosed over a year ago with gluten intolerance. When I eat anything with gluten, I become bloated, and usually end up with awful diarrhea. The other night, I ate what was supposed to be a gluten-free sandwich; the cook screwed up. I expected the usual rush to the bathroom, except it didn't come. This time, I was so constipated my pants wouldn't fit. MOM has helped a bit. It took about 20 minutes before I ran to the bathroom. However, it has made me more gassy than anything; I'm scared to pass gas in case something else happens. My stomach and intestines sound like a warzone. It seems to help a bit, but has anyone else had the gas issue? Every time I go to the bathroom, very little comes out, but it always follows a burst of gas."

• Net...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 6, 2016

For Constipation "I've had issues with constipation since October 2015. The doctor had me on Miralax daily until I got into the gastroenterologist in April. He gave me samples of Amitiza and told me to try it on the weekend. It was horrible cramps, gas, and bloating. So I went back to Miralax. Then my regular doctor suggested Milk of Magnesia. I took some before I went to bed last night, 7/4/16. I was awakened at 4:30 a.m. with pain worse than labor pains. I filled the toilet bowl with what looked like snack pack chocolate pudding. Terrible gas pains, stomach just knotting up and turning. I have my colonoscopy scheduled for 7/8/16. I hope the prep they gave me doesn't have the same effect on me. My stomach is still messed up 24 hours later."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 26, 2018

For Constipation "I was very constipated for about 5 days, in pain and feeling sick. I went to a very small pharmacy, and MoM was the laxative they had. I took 65 mls at 11 pm, then went to bed. I woke up at 9 am with some stomach gurgling and nausea and nothing else. I woke up again at 11 am with some gas, which I passed, then right after felt an extreme urgency to use the washroom. I had diarrhea that was mostly water, and on my way back downstairs, I felt the same urgency and needed to be back on the toilet NOW. I went back for round 2. It is now 1 pm and I am still having diarrhea, always mostly water and has been explosive a few times. This product definitely does its job but has caused me to have diarrhea several times, and based on the stomach gurgling and gas, I do not expect it to end soon."

• Pde...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 17, 2016

For Indigestion "I think it's a double-edged sword, apparently, I had some stomach flu or food poisoning. Symptoms were heartburn, gas, bloating, and constipation. Took a few tablespoons of MOM. It did help with the constipation and gas initially, unfortunately, the side effects are gas and nausea. I have experienced gas and nausea from magnesium supplements before. So while it did help with my condition, I don't think overall it's worthwhile for gas and heartburn, as it can irritate the stomach! At least mine anyway."

• mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 24, 2018

For Constipation "I was not going for about three days, I think because I had lots of carbs and not enough fiber or fluid, and was getting panicky. I remembered that the nurse in the hospital had given me some MoM, and it worked. Sent my hubby out to get some--took 30 ml the first day--got some response but very hard stools. Took 45 ml the second day with a good amount of water and a cup of tea at dinner--12 hours later the breakthrough, thank goodness!! I've been eliminating since, mostly watery stuff preceded by gas, but it beats the hard rocks, and it seems to be tailing off. Thank you, MoM!!"

• I f...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 15, 2016

For Constipation "It works. Don't fart unless you're able to change your pants right away if you know what I mean."