Magnesium in its various forms has been considered an effective remedy for constipation. Natural Vitality's Natural Calm is a variant of Magnesium Citrate that I have been using now for more than 10 years to deal with chronic constipation. Possible Causes of Constipation Most of the information on the web talks about constipation being caused due to lifestyle problems like bad diet and lack of exercise. Accordingly, the treatments that are suggested are: - Include more fibre, - Drink more water, - Increase the level of exercise. However, constipation can also be caused due to Functional Disorders . For example, people can experience constipation due to Pelvic Floor Dysfunction ( Anismus ) Slow Transit or IBS . Constipation is also a common side effect of medications for a variety of medical conditions. For example, for Fibromyalgia patients , painkillers like ( Tramadol, Vicodin, Methadone, Morphine, Fentanyl et cetera) and antidepressants
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