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Posted 8/3/2011 4:49 PM (GMT 0)
Doc's office just called and said my magnesium levels are low and to take 1 400 mg Magnesium tab twice a day for 3 days then 1 tab daily, then have blood work repeated.

What do low magnesium levels mean?  This is a first for me, and wonder if I explains why I have been feeling so rough of late.  Hugs!

Posted 8/3/2011 5:00 PM (GMT 0)
I have bouts of low magnesium and my only symptom is bad leg cramps, especially when I try to sleep. Did they give you potassium when you were in the hospital? Sometimes, if you are taking K+ it causes a shift of magnesium out of the cells but there are many other reasons for the low Mag. such as stomach or bowel problems that prevent the absorption of magnesium.

I hope you are finally on the road to a full recovery!!

Take care!

Post Edited (pmedic) : 8/3/2011 11:35:32 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 8/3/2011 5:13 PM (GMT 0)
I know magnesium is an important mineral that works with D3 and calcium for improved bone health. I started taking it when I increased my D3 because high D3 supplementation can magnify a magnesium deficiency.

But I am with pmedic, the only symptoms I notice are twitchy and crampy legs. When I add my magnesium supplements back in my legs feel better and I sleep better.
Posted 8/4/2011 9:22 AM (GMT 0)
maybe it will help your joints Gail - hope so! I know it is better absorbed taken in a ratio with calcium or is it the other way around maybe you need magnesium to absorb calcium - Gosh I really am hopeless at the moment!
Posted 8/5/2011 2:12 PM (GMT 0)
Hmmm....I do have some bad leg cramps. So maybe thats what I need. We are going today to pick some up as I am feeling pretty bad.

How long before you start feeling some relief once you take it? Thanks for your help! Hugs!
Posted 8/5/2011 4:51 PM (GMT 0)
I often have to take magnesium, I used to find my symptoms such as leg cramps/restlessness used to get worse with flares though - to the point where I'd get the restless feeling in all my limbs. I found that after about 2 days of taking supplements it'd start improving so hope it works as quick for you as the cramps are horrible. Be careful though as I noticed the higher doses can have a bit of a laxative effect!
Posted 8/5/2011 5:49 PM (GMT 0)
lilcrohnie is right, it can cause a laxative effect. I would make sure you get a slow release version. I take one that is sustained release and I never have a problem.
Posted 8/5/2011 6:21 PM (GMT 0)
I take Magnesium for migraines. I don't have a noticeable problem with an increase of D, but then again, how would I know since I go all the time. smilewinkgrin
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