Does magnesium help with PMR?
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Just wondering. I did do a very brief search but thought the forum might have some people who have tried or are taking magnesium. Had an absolute doozy of a leg cramp 2 nights ago, literally flew out of bed to get my foot on the floor to stretch my leg. It was so bad I had calf pain the next day. Now resolved. I appear to be having a flare have had an incredibly busy week so upped the pred dose from 11 to 15. Will see if I need do the same tomorrow.
Temp in Nanango. QLD. 31C
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EileenH Kassiebeetle
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Magnesium doesn't help the PMR itself - but being on pred can lead to our bodies losing too much magnesium and calcium. Low levels of either can lead to cramps - magnesium supplements help.
Kassiebeetle EileenH
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EileenH Kassiebeetle
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757gal Kassiebeetle
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Kassiebeetle 757gal
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rocketman42 Kassiebeetle
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There are various forms of magnesium that are available on the market.
Anyone care to suggest which form they feel is "best" ?
Kassiebeetle rocketman42
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rusty49 rocketman42
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EileenH rocketman42
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Depends if you have other problems. The magnesium bit is the important aspect for muscle cramps. What salt it is relates to other things as well. They all have differeing absorptions. So the one that suits you, is least likely to cause diarrhoea and is within reach of your finances is the one you want.
http://www.clinicians.co.nz/which-magnesium-is-the-best/
Kassiebeetle rusty49
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Thanks Rusty. I am taking 4 calcium tabs and rocaltrol (VitaminD) as I don't have any Thyroid or Parathyroid glands. The last bone density showed improved results from previous scan. Happy about that. I am so hyped up from pred. It is 1.30am and I am watching cooking shows. I may do some cooking.!!!
ptolemy Kassiebeetle
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Kassiebeetle ptolemy
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Elizamc ptolemy
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rocketman42 Kassiebeetle
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EileenH rocketman42
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At 20mg in a 6oz glass of tonic water you'd need a LOT of tonic!!!!
rocketman42 EileenH
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Kassiebeetle rocketman42
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EileenH rocketman42
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