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Have been advised to take magnesium supplements for muscle problems. Any advice welcome

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Kirby

Yes I would like to know more about magnesium. People keep saying it's a wonder supplement.

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Jjudith in reply toKirby

Magnesium is great for exhaustion but I have tried 2 types of Magnesium and they both made my Interstital Cystitis worse, so since my bladder problems I've had to stop it sadly.

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Kirby in reply toJjudith

Thanks for that, Judith. I have suspected IC so I wouldn't want my bladder to be stimulated more. Many thanks

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suffolklass

Hello Holly and Kirby

I used to have several migraines a month and started taking magnesium. The migraines practically stopped, I'd only get the start and then they'd go.

I don't know about other muscles but I would recommend giving it a try at least.

Good luck.

I'd xx

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Kirby in reply tosuffolklass

Thanks Suffolklass. I will at least give them a try. Thanks for helpful info

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Cookie72

Hi there I have taken magesium +b for a couple of years now and they do help with the rest leg leg syndrome also cramps, also our bodies, according to my GP, needs it, it's best taken at night ... Give it a go what have you to lose... Hope it helps ?....Dee xx

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crackersgem

What can i do when magnesium gives me an upset tummy. I have ibs, but when i tried magnesium, i had awful pains and the runs.

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sue32

I have taken magnesium supplements for a few years now. I can't say it's done anything for my fibro....I take it as I believe it can actually strip the veins/arteries of nasty build up!! XX

Trouble is you clutch at straws and always willing to try something different

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jillylin

I think we do tend to want to try everything we can to help ourselves. Unfortuately what helps one person may not help another. I think it is a case of try it and see. You may be lucky.

Hugs

Jillxx

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bourne

hi I was advised to take magnesium I am age 44 and was getting server mood swings . so i started taking pure magnetize 500mg every evening. and i now also take magnesium ok 1 tablet every morning. I have notice an improvement with the mood swings dropping so low I can say they have help me, give it ago, I am sure it will help, good luck .

I have bought some, it's worth trying

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Cookie72 in reply to

Well done holly , what ave you to lose, anything is wortha try isn't it...hugs...Dee xx

Hi there everyone

I agree that these things are worth trying and Jilly gives good advice with respect to the fact that we are all different and these things may or may not work for us.

Despite that though I must implore you to find out if you are lacking in magnesium before taking it, you never know you might not need it but need something else instead. Your GP can help with that through a simple blood test to check your vitamin and mineral levels, if you ask nicely :) and express your concerns with respect to this matter.

Your GP should always be your first port of call :)

:) xxxsianxxx :)

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RIBBONPINK

I AM GOING TO TO TRY MAGNESIUM IN SPRAY FORM.CANT TAKE SUPPLEMENTS.

I take Magnesium every day and it really helps me. I know it does give some people the runs. I have IBS and tend to get constipated so it actually helps me, but I have read that Magnesium Glycinate is better for those people. If like me you tend towards constipation use Magnesium Citrate which is the easiest absorbed. Taking it at night before bed is meant to help you relax and sleep better. Hope it helps.

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glochessum

What dose of magnesium is best to take?

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