Brief Answer: monitor the stool for abnormality Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about this "mucusy" stools. I think by this you mean the stool was softer than usual. From the information you have provided, I think the cheese might have provided some sort of food intolerance in you resulting to this. It is however difficult to conclude solely on this. This is because magnesium salts are also used to treat constipation. This means it can also provoke some sort of liquid stools if ingested in quantities sufficient to retain enough fluids and make the stools softer. For now, I will not want to be too aggressive because this is a one time observation and we are not having sufficient information to make a definite call. I will recommend that you monitor the nature of stools and report to me in th coming days. If it should stay same or become more watery, then we may consider pausing with magnesium to see if it makes a difference. Zantac (Ranitidine) is not the cause of this mucusy stools. There is really no reason to get concerned right now unless new information suggests otherwise. I hope this addresses your query fully. Please feel free to ask for more clarifications or information if need be. I wish you well. Thanks. Dr. Ditah, MD.

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Brief Answer: Thanks, too! Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this follow up precision. Am sorry I interpreted mucusy otherwise. These symptoms are suggestive of food intolerance. With food intolerance, the system simply accelerates its passage and never really digests it. This can at times cause food to be present in stool in the same ingested form. Cramps are often present than not. Avoid any more of that cheese right now. Monitoring should be the only measure for now. Keep me updated if anything else should arise. I wish you well. Dr. Ditah, MD.

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