One more question about magnesium

[wonderingjen]

Hi again all,

Sorry for another post on the same topic; I couldn't figure out how to edit my original post.

Even if I can find another magnesium supplement that works better for me (slow release, liquid, different forms, etc.) and start increasing how many magnesium rich foods I eat, won't the tacrolimus that stays in my system ongoing continue to cause the magnesium to waste away?

Meaning, maybe it's possible if I take the magnesium a couple hours before or after I take the tacrolimus it will help a bit; but the tacrolimus stays in our blood so seems like it will still steal the magnesium away?

Thanks again for any thoughts you have about this!

[sondraluvs2run]

I asked my Mayo transplant nephrologist a similar question. I asked if the tacro blocked the magnesium or depleted it. He said it does not block it but depletes it so you compensate by taking more through food or supplements.

[wonderingjen in reply to sondraluvs2run]

Okay, thanks. That makes me feel more hopeful that I can improve my levels.