I think a magnesium supplement does make a difference - to me at any rate

[Pr0jection]

I've been on 7.5mg prednisolone since October 2020. Just recently I started a slow taper and during the first few days didn't feel too well. My rheumatologist arranges for blood tests every two months so I know everything is fine there. I couldn't understand why I was feeling so low and achy. I had read some information on here a while ago about the benefits of taking magnesium supplements. I had been taking soluble magnesium right at the start of PMR but decided against continuing with it (completely forgotten the reason why). Anyway, I started back on 350mg soluble magnesium and so far, so good. I have my old bounce back, the aches and pains have receded a lot and I'm also sleeping a bit better. Thought I'd pass it on........

[PMRpro Ambassador]

If it works!!!! I sleep better after an evening dose as well,

[Longtimer in reply to PMRpro]

Think maybe I will try it...anything to help sleep!...

[Karenjaninaz in reply to Longtimer]

Prednisone depletes magnesium, so do antacids and antihistamines- among others.

[Pr0jection in reply to Karenjaninaz]

That's interesting as I take quarter of an antihistamine every night. Thank you

[Longtimer in reply to Karenjaninaz]

Thanks for that...I have to have Gaviscon about once a day.....and obviously pred....

[Karenjaninaz]

I should has said “acid blockers” not antacids which often have magnesium in them