"Long review alert w/positive updates!! My autistic preschooler is almost 4 and was diagnosed with encopresis due to withholding. He’s chronically constipated because he’s scared to poop, so his doctor recommended Miralax. We tried it for awhile, but all it did was make his stool very watery, smelly, and he leaked even more. I joined support groups online, and so many parents and doctors recommended Calm. Seeing as he’s very picky, I went with the unflavored formula.

We haven’t done a full clean out using this stuff yet, but I know it’s possible to do it with Calm instead of Miralax. He’s currently getting 3-5x/his weight in milligrams of Calm, along with 1-2 squares of Exlax chocolates in the evenings. He’s finally going normally!!! He told me it’s easier to go and not as scary. He’s had ZERO accidents like he did with a capful of Miralax a night, and no panic attacks when he feels the urge to push.

I give it to him in the evening. I haven’t noticed as many huge meltdowns during the day since starting it, which is awesome. He’s also sleeping better and having less nightmares. He’s still having growing pains, so I use magnesium oil on his feet at night.

MAKE SURE TO READ THE DIRECTIONS!! It has to be mixed with warm water in order to fizz up and become magnesium citrate. I had to increase his dose to 5x his weight (he gets a full teaspoon now), but he said his milk tasted sour. Now I do half at night, half in the morning. Same positive results.

I highly recommend it if your kiddo has encopresis. Hope this helps! ☺️

UPDATE: We just did a 4 day clean out using PediaLax liquid softener & exlax for the first couple days, then Calm & Exlax. It worked wonders!!! He’s on a maintenance dose of calm now, and pooping regularly.

UPDATE #2: here’s a side effect I wasn’t aware of: Hair growth! My son has been taking this for about 2 months now. His barber noticed a dramatic change in his hair. It’s thicker & grew in faster. She said it’s the magnesium! His nails are also growing quicker. I just started taking the adult dose about 3 weeks ago in hopes it helps my thinning hair. I’m not noticing much relief as far as constipation goes, but I’m way less moody and sleeping better. I mix two tsp in warm water (about 8 oz) then add ice cubes & it tastes like lemon water. This stuff is magic. ✨"

"I use it when my system is upset. Or my gut is upset. It helps to remove internal waste. I haven’t found it as a relaxer, maybe because I keep myself busy with crafting. I don’t use everyday either. Have to ask my doctor since I am on meds."

"a fine powder that easily dissolves in warm water, slight citrus taste, stops my muscle cramps"