Magnesium Levels

[blackkat2]

Hi, All. I'm nearly 7 years post-transplant. My magnesium levels are chronically low, despite heavy supplementation. I've tried all the various varieties (oxide, citrate, gluconate, etc.), as well as diet modifications. Nothing raises my levels. My transplant team is stumped. Anyone else have the same problem? Advice? Thanks.

[YorkyinNorfolk]

Hello, this is interesting as my GP (UK) recently mentioned my lower magnesium levels following some blood test results. I’ve had my transplant over 22 years. I’ve been taking some magnesium supplements as a result. Having quickly read up on it following your post there have been studies around magnesium levels in renal transplant patients as it’s been identified as quite a common issue. It appears to be related to our lower eGFR and possibly our medication following transplant but exact reasons are not known. My eGFR is around 50-53 now.

This article explains it quite well but it looks like there is a need for further research on the issue:

pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articl....

[blackkat2 in reply to YorkyinNorfolk]

Thanks, YorkyinNorfolk!

[meggy619]

I have tried supplements such as powders, but did not like them, I purchase Almond butter ( with crunchy bits) from the supermarket, this is high in Magnesium, 1 teaspoon daily worked for me, in fact my transplant team now recommend some patients try this, if they don't like powders, I also add a tablespoon of ground almonds and pumpkin seeds, 50 -50 % to my oats at breakfast time, pumpkin seeds also contain Magnesium and Nitric oxide, which is good for blood pressure and blood flow, It also helps improve gentlemen's problems with E .D Please Do Not Try This If You Are Allergic To Nuts

[blackkat2]

Thanks, meggy619!

[Lady1984]

good morning … i’ve noticed the solgar magnesium citrate works for me well .. any other brands i didn’t obsorb well .. after taking for 3 months continuestly did my bloods and it went back up to 7 from 5

[blackkat2 in reply to Lady1984]

Thank you, Lady1984!

[hope1419]

Low magnesium seems to be a recurring issue after transplant. I think our bodies were not used to good kidney function and now they flush all electrolytes. I started to have magnesium issues right after transplant; to the extent, that I ended up at the emergency room because I was having numbness in my face and arms, and they wanted to discard a stroke -- it was the low magnesium. Any way, my doctor gave me a list of foods high in magnesium combined with different suplements. I had to be out of the magnesium citrate because I had too.mich diarrhea. The doctor say it was counter productive because I was loosing all the electrolytes. I now have to use an over the counter one that works for me, (Magnesium- magnesium glycinate lysinate chelate 100 mg 4 pills X2/day) but I have to watch my levels constantly. They tend to be low anyway. I have to eat lots of beans and nuts.

[blackkat2 in reply to hope1419]

Thank you, hope1419!

[meggy619 in reply to hope1419]

Because your kidney is not connected to the central nervous system, It is in effect a dumb filter, in simple terms, a kidney connected to the CNS is retaining things you need as well as discharging things you don't. Magnesium for instance is not retained, a doctor friend says you can not have too much magnesium, he is healthy but still consumes magnesium rich foods

[Panda9122021]

My level was a little low on my last test. I'm 3 years post-transplant. I hadn't been eating as many nuts and pumpkin seeds as before. Hoping a few of those will help.

[Tashikat]

Hi there ….I have had Afib since 2016, 7 years after my kidney transplant. I had 4 ablations & have taken medications fir it, & now my kidney is rejecting likely from the Flecanide. A friend told me about Dr Caroline Dean & her liquid ionized magnesium called ‘Remag’. I have been taking it for a year & my Afib is non-existent. Its truly the best magnesium on earth. Google it to order it. I also recommend her book ‘The Magnesium Miracle’…so much info!! Best wishes!!

[blackkat2 in reply to Tashikat]

Thank you, Tashikat!

[Merlin_Way]

How low is the mag level in your blood draws? Mine ranges from 1.4 to 2.0 mg/dL. I take 850 mg daily of Mag in pill form, plus granola-type foods. I don't sense that taking a high dose makes much difference.

[blackkat2 in reply to Merlin_Way]

Mine's usually around 1.6, just below the normal range. I take 1600mg but, as you say, it doesn't seem to make much difference!