Ectopics and magnesium, how long does it take

[Tikaneko]

I have been in permanent ectopic for best part of 2 weeks with breathlessness and it is driving me crazy. I am starting to feel quite low in mood. I started magnesium last Sunday, how long does it take before I feel any effect?

[BobD Volunteer]

You may not I'm afraid. Have you tried the slow deep breatahing exercise so many of us find helpful? Use search facility for details.

[Tikaneko in reply to BobD]

Ah ok thank you BobD. So how will magnesium help? A lot of people mention it on here. I do do the breathing exercise and it does help but not for very long.

[Hidden in reply to Tikaneko]

Like everything, it works for some people, it doesnt work for others

[Tikaneko in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Mikee69, it is still worth a try, ill give it a couple of months. Happy Wednesday

[Auriculaire in reply to Tikaneko]

The type of magnesium salt you take can make a difference. Most of the cheaper magnesium supplements are magnesuim oxide which is supposed to have a low absorption. Dr Gupta recommends magnesium taurate . This is supposed to be best for afib and ectopics. I find that taking my magnesium in 3 small doses rather than the same amount once a day also helps. Some magnesium supplements also contain vit B6 . I think this is supposed to help with absorption too.

[sleeksheep in reply to Auriculaire]

This is part of the problem when saying magnesium helps as you rightly point out that mag. oxide has an extremely low absorption rate . Its some thing like for every 100mg of mag. oxide only 5mg is absorbed so picking the right mag. supplement is crucial or else your just flushing it away.

[Hidden in reply to Tikaneko]

It won't hurt, magnesium is required in all of our cells .

I know that it has helped to lower my blood pressure and I get better sleep

[Tikaneko in reply to Hidden]

Ooo Help with BP will be more than welcome

[Barb1 in reply to Tikaneko]

Took about 3 months with me.

[DawnTX]

I don’t take it, but my dog is on it. The trainers told me about 10 days.