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Posted 4/24/2014 1:33 AM (GMT 0)
Does anyone with an Ileostomy have magnesium issues? I have to take magnesium daily, but still end up needing an infusion every 1-2 weeks. I have tried SlowMag, liquid and now oxide. Nothing seems to absorb properly. I was wondering if anyone has found a way to better absorb magnesium. I find it tiring to constantly spend half my day at the hospital every week, and wonder, between that and my bloodwork, how much can my poor tiny veins handle?!
Posted 4/24/2014 3:41 AM (GMT 0)
I switched from mag. oxide to chelated mag. glycinate (available online or OTC where supplements are sold) and can finally maintain at least a low-normal level without infusions - barring illness or a specific metabolic disturbance that may cause dehydration.

I have never tried it, but mag. citrate is known for easier absorption as well.

You can Google the different forms of magnesium for more info :-).
Posted 4/25/2014 4:03 AM (GMT 0)
Did you have any small intestine removed? If so, you may not be able to absorb magnesium normally and those infusions are really the only way to get your levels up.
Posted 4/29/2014 8:03 PM (GMT 0)
Hi I too have magnesium issues and take tablets daily for it. Been in hospital twice for top ups Its usually worse if I have got dehydrated x
Posted 5/20/2014 1:22 AM (GMT 0)
I've been taking the oxide and it seems to help. My levels are still on the low side, but high enough to have avoided the infusion center the past two weeks. I find out tomorrow if I'll make it week three. If this stops working, I'll talk to my doctor about the chelated, but so far so good. Thank you!
Posted 5/20/2014 12:39 PM (GMT 0)
I have had that problem with B-12 and have to give myself injections, but i have not been aware of any magnesium issue except for when I get dehydrated and then have had to have an IV.
Posted 5/20/2014 9:27 PM (GMT 0)
I have low B levels as well, but that I just take a generic suppliments pill for. Sometimes my doctor will give me a shot when I have an appointment. I have quite a few vitamin/electrolyte deficiencies, but theft think a lot if them will get better if/when I can get the magnesium under control. I was at a 1.1 this week, so I still have to get an infusion, but that's a lot higher than the .6 I've had in the past!
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