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Does Laxative Show Up In A Blood Test Report?

On weekdays, I skip breakfast, take 2 tablespoons of milk of magnesia, and sometimes 1 caffeine pill. For lunch, I have propel zero calorie vitamin water and 3 ounces of grapes which is 50 calories. When I get home, I take 2 more tablespoons of milk of magnesia, and then binge on junk food. I then sleep becuase I normally feel nauseous. I wake up have a little bit less for dinner than everyone else and sometimes normal. I try not to eat a snack. Before bed, I take 2 tablespoons of mineral oil and sometimes do my exercises which are crunches. I do between 100 and 150 at a time but different kinds of crunches. On weekends, I continue the laxative use but eat a lot of food. I am 105 or 106 at my highest and can get down to 102-103. I am 17 years old and am 5 8 . My doctor told me not to go below 110. However, he does not think I have a problem because I weighed 112 at last appointment in september but I gained on purpose before appointment. This friday I have a blood test and I am worried my laxative use will show up. This has been going on for a month and a half now. Will my blood tests show my lax use and not eating enough?
Tue, 19 Aug 2014
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Extended use or overuse of milk of magnesia may result in dependence on laxatives and ongoing constipation. Overuse may also cause persistent diarrhea, loss of too much body water (dehydration), and mineral imbalances (e.g., high magnesium) which may show up in test.please try to switch over to well balanced diet.
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Does Laxative Show Up In A Blood Test Report?

Hi! welcome to our site! Extended use or overuse of milk of magnesia may result in dependence on laxatives and ongoing constipation. Overuse may also cause persistent diarrhea, loss of too much body water (dehydration), and mineral imbalances (e.g., high magnesium) which may show up in test.please try to switch over to well balanced diet. hope this helps!