Citrate of Magnesia.... How long?

[ibdoer]

Hey guys. I had to drink a Citrate of magnesia bottle this morning at around 7am. I had a sigmoidoscopy done in the afternoon. Everything looked OK for now. I will be staying on the same medication.
Anyway, the diarrhea has not stopped yet and it is 7:20pm. I go once about every 1-2 hours. There is no urgency though. And I feel my gut just swishing and growling all day ever since I drank the stuff. How long does this stuff last? Anyone know?

 

[sharon j.]

Everyone is different. For me it helps to eat foods that will help bind you until you're back to normal. Things like bread, bananas, rice, pasta...anything you've had a good experience in the past that helps things firm up. It shouldn't take more than 24 hours but if it does I wouldn't sweat it. Only if it goes on past a few days should you be concerned. Then it might be best to contact your doctor. Be sure to drink plenty of fluids because you can get diarrhea from going more often than usual. Good luck! Sharon

 

[Psilant]

When I had to drink that stuff, I had D for a couple of days. By the end of the second day I was feeling better. Everyone is different though. Just make sure you are drinking lot of water to replace what you are losing. I agree with Sharon, eat light foods until the D is over. You don't want anything too heavy to make your stomach hurt worse than it already does.

 

[ibdoer]

Thanks guys. I am feeling better today. i was just shocked at how long it lasted and all the gurgling it was causing. Today it has calmed down though.