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Posted 12/25/2010 12:56 PM (GMT 0)
I just read an article about the rea possibility that magnesium can be depleted in our systems and yet not show up at Dr's office blood work. This is pretty serious and if it could help my pain level I am going to try it. You have to be careful because there is a side effect that it could be to harsh on your stomach. Just thought I would post this and perhaps it could help just one of us that suffer with so much pain.

May all of you havea very Blessed Christmas.

Posted 12/25/2010 5:29 PM (GMT 0)
hey nanny rain, I am new also. In reply to your comment about magnesium, I have fibro for about 15 yrs. and learned that I have to take my magnesium because it really does help me with the muscle pain.
Posted 12/25/2010 6:09 PM (GMT 0)
Wow! That is great to hear. Now, what type of Magnesium do you take? There is the citrate, and about 3 others. What mg. do you take? I have had Fibro and CFS and a bunch of other rather more major than minor health issues for roughly 30 years but in the beginning I was one of those that was told it was just all in my head and got laughed at. I got my Social Security in 1990 after 4 tries and even then it was not identified as a disease that would comply with Social Security Disibility but between my attorney and myself in front of a judge...I persevered and won!
I tried Lyrica and the only thing it did for me was put about 100 lbs on me and I am a slender person, still trying on the last 20 lbs.
So glad you answered me, I appreciate it if you will reply to these questions too.
Posted 12/25/2010 7:16 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, Nanny Rain and Lyndag, and welcome!  I so glad you found us and joined our family.

 

Yes, magnesium seems to really help.  So does malic acid.  It's found in apples but you would have to eat a bushel to get what I get in my malic acid/magnesium supplement.  This had helped me a lot and has helped other, too, on this forum.

 

Be sure to check out Fibro 101...the first thread on the forum.  There are links to good information about fibro and you will learn a lot there.  There is a link about malic acid/ magnesium supplements and how they work in your body.  There is also a link about vitamin D3...which many are deficient in.  That can cause pain, too, and I take that also.  So check that out and talk to your doctors about that.

 

I'm looking forward to getting to know both of you.  Don't hesitate to ask questions because we are here to help you.  Hope to hear more from you soon  and Merry Christmas!

 

Sherrine

Posted 12/25/2010 10:11 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you Sherrine and I will go and read Fibro 101 for sure. I plan on being an intefral part of this site and hope that I can not only learn but give help or experiences out to those that want it.
Posted 12/25/2010 10:18 PM (GMT 0)
Where and how do I check out Fibro 101...cant seem to find my way around yet
Posted 12/26/2010 4:15 AM (GMT 0)
Fibro 101 is the very first thread on this forum...right at the top of the page!  There is a ton of info in there and you will learn a lot. 

 

I'm glad you will be an integral part of this forum.  It's a great group of people and I think you will really like it here.  And, YES, we love to hear new ideas and learn new things!  So, I'm looking forward to hearing more from you. 

 

Sherrine

Posted 12/26/2010 4:15 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Nanny Rain and Lyndag, just wanted to say welcome to our fibro family. You have gotten great advice from Sherrine, I also take magnesium, it helps me with muscle cramps and I take the D3 also. I hope you all will keep posting and just want you both to know we have a great group of people here that are very supportive. They have been here for me through so much. Hope to hear from both of you soon.
Gentle Hugs
Shirley
Posted 4/23/2011 6:42 PM (GMT 0)

The VA Nurse who visits my father was concerned due to my lupus & fibro issues that my not sleeping is due to magnesium depletion. Considering I have malabsorption she reccomended I try Magnesium Direct that it is a spray on transdermal application. That way I would not have to worry about which oral was more assorbable. I might be able to get off my Flexeril which causes me to have interuppted sleep also.

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