HOPE - UPDATE TO MAGNESIUM AND COPD

[jarc13]

i was diagnosed with stage 4 COPD last june and put on oxygen almost 24 hours a day. immediately i started doing youtube breathing and upper body exercises. in march this year i started taking lowest dose magnesium. two weeks ago my oxygen level stopped dropping every time i stood up. my oxygen level has been staying in the 90s ever since. i have been off oxygen for two weeks. i give thanks first to the Good Lord, and St. Rita (stopped dropping on her feast day), then to exercises, then to magnesium pill. i still can't believe that i am not hooked up to oxygen. my pulmonologist said sometimes people get better. i am humbled by all of this. hoping telling what i did will help others. God Bless you all!

[Watfordgirl]

Hi jarc, I read your last post about magnesium and after a bit of dithering, decided I'd try it. Probably only had ten days but I do think I'm feeling better. Sort of stronger muscles which includes those I breathe with. I'll let you know how it goes but, so far, a big thank you. Sue xx

[jarc13 in reply to Watfordgirl]

fingers CROSSED! if you look up magnesium and COPD on line very informative....

[sassy59]

Great news jarc13 and hope your post helps others. xxxx

[jarc13 in reply to sassy59]

thank you. still can't take it in and i had accepted i was in stage 4. dr will test me in 6 months and see what's what.

[Watfordgirl in reply to jarc13]

I'm not surprised you find it hard to take in. It is a bit of a body-blow, isn't it? You're doing the right things with breathing and exercises.

Have you talked to your doctor about going on a Pulmonary Rehab course? They're brilliant - exercise under supervision, education sessions which teach you about all sorts things and help you be more in control, and most of us have got such a lot from others on the courses.

You're off O2 and your sats are good. I hope you're feeling better as well. Take care, Sue x

[Sheilab123]

I have just taken my 1st magnesium tablet so we will see how it goes, thank you for the info Jarc. I am stage 4 so anything that may improve it has to be worth a shot. How long was it before you found an improvement? Thanks again Xx

[jarc13 in reply to Sheilab123]

i noticed after 10 days. as i was taking it because of the God awful cramps i was having (cut advair to once a day, cramps almost all gone) and to my amazement my breathing was a speck better and it kept on getting better. that's why i looked it up to see if it was in my head, hehe. off oxygen now for 20 days. i've never been so grateful in my life.... i just pray it helps others like it did me.

[2malinka]

Hi, Glad to hear that you are doing so well. I too have severe COPD and am on oxygen 24/7. Just wondered what kind of magnesium you take: There seems to be so many types to choose from.

Love these positive posts!

Take care

Malinka

[stilltruckin in reply to 2malinka]

9 Common Types of Magnesium Explained:

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[jarc13 in reply to 2malinka]

I am taking NATUREMADE Magnesium 250mg (it says Magnesium Oxide on the detailed label). I began taking it for major leg cramps. Looked up cramps on line and it said Magnesium helps. It did for sure. However, I also noticed that my oxygen levels had improved slightly two weeks after I started taking it. The improvement continued until May 22 when they just didn't drop to the 80's. Took me two days to accept it. Hope you also see improvement!!!

[casper99]

I love hearing success stories. I am on those adcal calcium & vitimin D3 prescription supplements for Osteoporosis.

I've read the link Still Truckin, has kindly provided and the calcium Carbonate, in the Adcal is apparently, not the best option. Calcium Orotate is. Cost cutting again I suppose. I may just have to get my own.

I will definitely be getting some Magnesium though, it might stop my severe leg pain when walking up the slightest incline.

I've just read that the new super pill, containing over 30 vitimins, may be available withing 2 years as trials have been very promising for reversing brain cell damage. At this rate, I'm going to need a remortgage to pay for all these pills I'll be popping haha.

Thank you Jarc13 xx

[Hidden]

Hi jarc..I happy that you are feeling better whatever the reson for it is...I've been taking magnesium pills for some time to help relive that terrible cramp that so meny of as get throgh the medication we have to use.....I have read that it good for you in other ways also.

Hope you carry on getting better....keep up the breathing exercises. xx

[Billiejean_2]

Hi Jarc, I have Bronchiectasis not COPD but have lots of infections that make me sob and my 02 levels erratic. I'm going to give the Magnesium a try too. Thanks for sharing the information with us and I'm delighted to hear how well you are doing.

[Hidden]

Thankyou Jarc,

I too am going to try the magnesium pills. Thankyou very much for the information

[jarc13]

i have been off my oxygen since May 22. still can't believe it. very thankful. i pray all of you will improve too. you are all in my prayers. St. Rita is the Saint of the Hopeless. i am grateful to her for intercession and the Good Lord too. God Bless!

[robert1957]

hello jarc 13 would like to know how you are health wise

[jarc13 in reply to robert1957]

I had a bout with cancer of the esophagus in 2017 but the aftermath of radiation and chemo left me in and out of hospitals for several months. i am now clear of cancer but that threw my breathing back on oxygen. i have a sphincter now in my esophagus so can only take liquid medicine so am off the magnesium. i tried the liquid but it irritated my throat. i'm 84 and have had a good life so i'm just going to enjoy my family and what will be will be.

[robert1957 in reply to jarc13]

you can get magnesium spray its as good as the tablets I use it it's expensive but you can make your own for a fraction of the price there is liquid magnesium in a tonic

[jarc13 in reply to robert1957]

Thank you. i will definitely look into that. i am now placed at stage 2 COPD where in 2015 i was diagnosed stage 4 COPD so i have a lot to be thankful for. you have definitely given me something to investigate. 👏

[robert1957 in reply to jarc13]

research how to make magnesium oil its distilled water with magnesium flakes added. homebargans do a 1kg bag £2.50 distilled water from chemist heat distilled water add magnesium flakes untill water will not dissolve anymore let solution cool put in any spray bottle start spraying on your skin enjoy the benefits of magnesium oil for a fraction of the price.

[robert1957]

hello jarc13 at the moment I am very well I take 400mg magnesium citrate eat foods high in magnesium also take vitamin d3 k2mk7 and some zinc health ways I am off all asthma medications I monitor my blood pressure every day before I started taking magnesium

bp was average 170/110 its now 113/60 my peak flow before magnesium was maximum 320 now at 565 o the joy 😂 of being able to breath I had severe joint pain its all but gone. From not being able to walk10m. today I walked 4.5 km no problem I have researched magnesium deficiency and what calcium does to our body's when we are deficient in magnesium is frightening, life threating In some cases. I have tryed to tell people but most don't listen I pray to god to help get this message through I am 61years old have not been able to work for the last 10years. Good news I have a job interview on Friday .thats enough about me how are you doing.

[robert1957]

if you research celery juice drinking it first thing in the morning will help your digestive system