Has anyone who uses magnesium oxide noticed that it causes edema?

My hands have been swollen ever since I started the magnesium oxide for constipation.  It works great for that!  It could be just a coincidence, but I thought I'd see if anyone else has had this problem.

Thanks!

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I've taken 800mg for years for migraine prevention and have never noticed this.  But everyone reacts differently to things.

Thank you Andrea.  I was hoping you'd chime in.  :)  Do you know of any supplements that could cause this?

It's very possible it IS the mag.  Mag is a salt, if you recall.. and depending on your particular sensitivity, it could cause your issues.  I have chronic LOW bp, so even if it did cause some swelling, for me it wouldn't be horrible and thus may not be as problematic.

what is the difference between Mag. oxcide and Mag. Citrate ? Did I buy the wrong one if I bought Mag Citrate...I bought it for constipation.

Just different formulations -- like calcium citrate vs. calcium carbonate..  or ferrous sulfate vs. ferrous fumarate.

It's the magnesium that helps with constipation.

Hi - a few months ago I was taking magnesium for constipation and suddenly noticed my feet and ankles were very swollen, I could hardly get my shoes on.  I had a heart attack 12 years ago and one of the first signs of heart failure is swollen feet/ankles.  I was scared to death.  I stopped taking the magnesium and within a week or so my feet and ankles returned to normal and have remained normal.  Yes, I think magnesium is the culprit.

Thank you so much!  I think I'll back off the mag ox!

You know I have noticed that too....i did not know why my hands were swelling. i did not put it together but it started the same time i started to take the Mag.......wow i am stopping as well..