Which Magnesium?

[Artnmusiclover]

Hi all, I've been taking a Magnesium Citrate supplement for well over a year now (got a good supply) and originally started it for heavy, restless legs and sleep problems. I have now come to the end of my supply and 4th day in, without it, the symptoms I've described have re-appeared! My question is, which Magnesium is the best for these symptoms? I ask this because despite Citrate being successful, I have learned there are many other forms of Magnesium and I wondered if anyone had experience with any of them before I spend my pennies?

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Magnesium is magnesium, irrespective of what salt you use and which salt is more relevant to other conditons it is claimed.

healthline.com/nutrition/ma...

Bu it comes down to which works well for your needs - and doesn't cause GI problems!!!!!

[Artnmusiclover in reply to PMRpro]

What a great article that is!! Very interesting...re the GI problems, I'll probably stick with the tried and tested. Thanks for the advice!

[Suffererc in reply to Artnmusiclover]

What is GI please

[Mary63 in reply to Suffererc]

Gastrointestinal

[Suffererc in reply to Mary63]

Thankyou 😊

[PMRCanada]

I had ongoing GI issues from taking Magnesuim Citrate which resolved when I switched to another kind. Now I also take a smaller dose with no unpleasant side effects.

[Artnmusiclover in reply to PMRCanada]

Thanks for your reply...I usually suffer from GI issues but haven't had problems with Citrate... maybe because I take lansoprazole too

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Artnmusiclover]

Doubt that would stop it - magnesium has a laxative effect because it attracts water into the gut but it varies from person to person

[Artnmusiclover in reply to PMRpro]

Yes apparently so..I 1st took Citrate (I've read Citrate has stronger laxative effect) because of that reason but It has never had that effect on me...it takes a lot of powders and tablets to avoid constipation...super sluggish bowels unfortunately

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Artnmusiclover]

Needless to say I can't take the magnesium I could have prescribed so effectively free - I need the fancy one that is not only not covered but not the cheapest!!!!

[Artnmusiclover in reply to PMRpro]

Flippin heck...thats typical! Can be quite pricey too! ...I do think it's worth every penny though, it has been proved that I can't do without it

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Artnmusiclover]

I use it to calm down arrythmia episodes. They use it on the ward - you set off the ECG alarm and a nurse used to appear with a tiny bottle - comes in little plastic tubes now, The bottle were the size used for Covid vaccines so I assume they had to be diverted!

[Artnmusiclover in reply to PMRpro]

Gosh, didn't know it was used this way in hospital! A simple little mineral like Magnesium!! Do you take it at night...I ask because I was told it was the best time, and of course for my legs...some say it can make you sleepy

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Artnmusiclover]

If you have arrythmia/tachicardia problems you often get an infusion of magnesium but oral seems to help too, takes longer.

I sometimes take it before bed and it does appear to improve a night's sleep! Sometimes I wake in the night with an episode and take one them=n - and go back to sleep sooner or later and then sleep through to morning.

[Artnmusiclover in reply to PMRpro]

Interesting...ive opted to try the glycerin this time rather than citrate as it apparently helps assist with sleep and anxiety..ive actually learned quite a bit about magnesium now 😊

[Viv54]

HI, i use the spray, it eases sometimes and is good to spray on the part of your body thars hurting ! Its Magnesium oil. Its not sticky and absorbs quickly . Same as yours but in spray form, Got it off the famous site A............n 🌷

[Artnmusiclover in reply to Viv54]

Ahh not tried the oil!! Ordering now! Thank you

[artisam]

I started with an expensive magnesium citrate supplement from the pharmacist - completely sorted my restless legs. Hubby thought it was ridiculous paying that amount and got more magnesium supplements from the cheapo supermarket. Restless legs haven't returned...🤔

[Artnmusiclover in reply to artisam]

It certainly does work for that horrible night time restless legs!! I think as long as its pure Magnesium it's good...apparently work s well with zinc but not calcium...the article PMR Pro shared is worth a read! Thank you!

[artisam in reply to Artnmusiclover]

Off to read the label on the bottle now out of interest. However, it works for me, so I guess I'll stick with it.

[Artnmusiclover in reply to artisam]

😊 ...as long as it works for you....sometimes the cheaper ones are just as good 👍