Milk of Magnesia and urination?

Hi everyone,

I had a TC with reconnection about 3 1/2 months ago. I take Milk of Magnesia every night, worked great at first, but recently...some days it works great, other days it doesn't really work, and I have to pee seriously, like 20 times all night/morning long. It's like instead of working in my bowels, it works in my bladder. I was wondering, does anyone else have any experience with this?

Ali

Hi Rosemary, still haven't figured out the increased urination thing yet but I have a hunch it is because I drink so much water when I take the MOM. I drink a full 16oz. bottle when I take my dose, and when it kicks in and I start to go to the bathroom I drink an additional full bottle of water each time. This usually amounts to 4 to 6 bottles of water a night...so I guess I should've factored that into the equation!

I have some minor pelvic floor issues but mainly it all comes down to comfort to me. I have lots of issues with bloating...I look pregnant after eating, and it lasts pretty much until have a "satisfying" bowel movement. I think my whole system is just a bit slow, so the MOM helps keep things moving and keeps things from getting too bound up inside. I also think my insides are more sensitive now that I don't have a colon for storage space, the only place for stuff to sit is in my small intestine which is uncomfortable. So if I keep things moving I feel so much better.

Ali