Magnesium

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Peace&Harmony

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Posted 11/21/2010 5:22 PM (GMT 0)

I recently read that magnesium can cause diarrhea.

Magnesium was recommended by my prior doctor due to having EXTREMELY painful leg cramps and seems to help. I also found out there's different types of magnesium. Currently I take Magnesium oxide.

Any suggestions on what blend and how much to take for leg cramps for a person with UC?

cupcakespinkgal

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Posted 11/21/2010 5:54 PM (GMT 0)

I am not sure how much you should take, I take 500 mg which is a little over the RDA amount. I couldn't tolerate any of the magnesiums in the drugstore. I got mine online because it is sustained release technology, it is supposed to release over 4-6 hours to eliminate the D side effect.

Peace&Harmony

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Posted 11/21/2010 7:17 PM (GMT 0)

Thanks! I'll give it a try :)

Meemers

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Posted 11/23/2010 5:20 AM (GMT 0)

Try "slow mag", you can get it locally, walmart is about the cheapest, it absorbs better than oxide.

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