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Posted 8/8/2014 7:38 PM (GMT 0)
Has anyone ever taken Magnesium for anxiety/depression and had any success? Because I'm pregnant and can't take Xanax anymore, my doctor suggested trying magnesium. Any positive stories?
Posted 8/8/2014 9:12 PM (GMT 0)
This is a wonderful question, I have read somewhere that magnesium is a huge help for PVC's , thus PVC"s could be caused from one being low on magnesium in their body.
Posted 8/8/2014 9:14 PM (GMT 0)
I would also like to add that about 6 months ago I started getting skipped beats everyday and had a monitor and all was normal, but when I started taking a magnesium supplement the pvc's went away.
Posted 8/8/2014 9:56 PM (GMT 0)
Deborah,

I also read today that mag deficiency can cause PVC's. I also wore a monitor at one time and while everything is "normal", I do get irregular beats and I'm hoping this night help. I know that they do play a part in triggering my anxiety. Starting the magnesium tonight!
Posted 8/8/2014 10:34 PM (GMT 0)
TSD.,

Just check your overall intake...including what you prenatal vitamin already is supplying you.;)

I am assuming your OB gave you a certain dose/mg's to take?

Hoping you have good results!!

S.C.
Posted 8/8/2014 10:59 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks S.C.

I'll have a look at my vitamin. My overall dose is supposed to be 400mg.
Posted 8/9/2014 9:53 PM (GMT 0)
If your prenatals cover the overall amount, you should be fine, but if it's not, I've had very good luck with a powdered form of magnesium that you just mix with water into like a tea.

Works swiftly and quite well!

Just need to ask your doc because you're preggers!











M.
Posted 8/10/2014 2:29 PM (GMT 0)
Not sure about the pregnancy part but ive also found the powder form really helpful.. I think I take 400-500mg in the morning and at night.
Posted 8/10/2014 5:28 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the advice. My prenatal is nowhere near what my doctor recommended so I've started taking it in a pill form, half in the morning and half at bedtime. I'm so glad to see others are doing this and feel like it's worth it!
Posted 8/10/2014 5:45 PM (GMT 0)
To Merrida What is the the name of the powdered magnesium that you have had success with?
Posted 8/10/2014 9:38 PM (GMT 0)
It might be Natural Calm or Cal-Mag.

You may try asking your pharmacist. They are well-versed in this area. They might be able to recommend a brand.

But it made a massive difference taking the powder (just add hot water and drink like tea) than when I took pill form supplements! Dramatic.












M.
Posted 8/13/2014 3:43 AM (GMT 0)
Hi! I had a lot of luck with magnesium helping anxiety and PVCs. I hope it helps you too!
Posted 8/13/2014 3:48 AM (GMT 0)
I take a pill drs best chelated magnesium 2x a day for 2 weeks and havent noticed my anxiety decreasing. It seems to work for some but ive had no luck at all with supplements.
Posted 8/13/2014 11:34 AM (GMT 0)
@trader: the magnesium doesn't really work on the anxiety. Its more for relaxing the muscles. Anxiety, at least mine, zones in on any twitch, numb feeling or tightness in my body. The magnesium greatly reduces these random aches and pains which makes me feel less vigilant.
Posted 8/13/2014 4:59 PM (GMT 0)
Jaybible, my anxiety seems to kick in regarding increased heart rate. Which stems from stomach issues irritating the vagus nerve. Or so it seemed. My anxiety and panic has seemed to intensify since starting this Celexa. But I was told and have read the magnesium would settle the stomach and vagus. So far it hasnt.
Posted 8/13/2014 5:42 PM (GMT 0)
I think I once read that if the vagal nerve is affected, swallowing a teaspoon of raw sugar can help??

Meh, who knows, right? :)









M.
Posted 8/13/2014 6:19 PM (GMT 0)
Right....I can try it. I have hypoglycemia so might have to back it up with something slow acting but ill give itna try.
Posted 8/14/2014 4:51 AM (GMT 0)
Is it ok to take magnesium if my levels are ina normal range? I know my levels were checked recently and I was told they were normal but if taking a cal-mag supplement woukd help with pvc/pac's id love to try it. Just wanted to see if it would be an issue if I wasnt actually deficient.
Posted 8/14/2014 5:03 PM (GMT 0)
Good question.

Run it past your doc.

What I like/d about the powder was you made a tea from the powder, and sipped it. Unlike a pill that gets dumped into your system and is affected by stomach acids before getting into your intestines to be absorbed, this felt nice and slow and gentle.

And again, for me at least, worked like a charm! :)










M.
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