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Magnesium Supplements

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shaznay96184
shaznay96184

Hi Ladies

I've been reading a lot of ladies' posts about insomnia and restlessness at bedtime.  I'm murder:  my legs seem to have a mind of their own, they're all over the place!

I think I probably sleep better some nights than I imagine. But I suppose as I can sometimes get up for a wee up to 5 times a night at certain times of the month, I deem 2 trips to the bathroom in the night a good kip!

Well someone suggested Magnesium Citrate to help with insomnia.  I did a little Google research and found it could be good for a myriad of my Peri symptoms, not least the restless legs and bouts of insomnia.

My husband and son are pretty fit and go to the gym 4 times a week. Both have had occasional bouts of cramp and now my ol' man has a problem just above his achilles tendon area (hoping its a torn muscle above). 

Well, my point here is that it would appear that Magnesium may help them with their problems too! 

I'm taking Menopace Originial for B&D Vits.  Notice it has 100mg of Magnesium too.  I read that women's RDA for Magnesium is 350mg, so I'll supplement my Menopace dose with the tablets I got today.

Oh, and before I forget, it also talks about helping digestive transit, which is great seeing as most every month I change my name to Mrs Constipated.  At this rate I'll be swinging from the chandalier in no time!!lol

I'll report back in a week or so to give it time to work - or not. Be nice to hear from anyone else who's had good results with Magnesium.

Sx

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  • barbara49965
    barbara49965 shaznay96184

    Posted

    Yes magnesium is brilliant, it helps with my constipation & also my pains I used to have in my muscles, wonderful stuff! biggrin
    • barbara49965
      barbara49965 trudy77450

      Posted

      Hi Trudy - Its takes a good 3 - 4 days to kick in! My Sister, daughter & girl friends are now taking Magnesium becuase of the help with thier constipation!  Hope it helps you as much as it has helped me! redface

       

    • shaznay96184
      shaznay96184 barbara49965

      Posted

      I rest my case!

      Why are us women so anally retentive!! 

      I'd say that it was one of the main reasons I wanted to try it.

      Lets just say I've just pinned a note on the front of my own 'Buck House:   'the Queen passed a comfortable night'. tee heelol

  • val50972
    val50972 shaznay96184

    Posted

    Sounds great. I'll tune in next week to see how you're getting on before I rush out and buy some. I look forward to seeing your viral video re:chandelier swinging on Youtube!
    • shaznay96184
      shaznay96184 val50972

      Posted

      val, it'll have to be SOME chandelier!!!  Just think of the size of the one featured in 'Only Fools and Horses' - with reinforced anchoring to the ceiling!cheesygrin
  • justlease
    justlease shaznay96184

    Posted

    There's also a topical spray you can use too for your restless legs.  It's referred to as magnesium oil, but it isn't actually oil. I got mine online.  I keep a bottle of it next to the bed so if I'm having a particularly rough night with my legs I can just squirt on a few sprays and within minutes I'm out like a light.
    • shaznay96184
      shaznay96184 justlease

      Posted

      Hiya

      yeah, I read about this, but opted for the tablets hoping I might also benefit from its 'digestive transit' properties!!!!

      Up until now I've relied on my ol' man to help with my restless legs:  I squirm around, and he kicks me to stop!!cheesygrin

    • justlease
      justlease shaznay96184

      Posted

      I think even just taking the tablets will probably be a big benefit and you won't get nearly as many kicks as before!

      -Lisa

  • Sandy07
    Sandy07 shaznay96184

    Posted

    Yep the magnesium is definitely a help. I take 200 mg a day plus a bit more in the multi vit. I also have a epsom salt bath from time to time which is really relaxing xx
    • trudy77450
      trudy77450 Sandy07

      Posted

      will epsom salt ease my acne, im scared to put anything in my bath ???god my shopping list is gertting bigger lol xx

       

    • Sandy07
      Sandy07 trudy77450

      Posted

      Sorry Trudy I don't know about acne. You can buy a really little tub at the chemist to try. I wouldn't think it would upset your skin. Xx
    • shaznay96184
      shaznay96184 trudy77450

      Posted

      trudy,

      I went back and read the newspaper article I referred to (it was from July 13 believe it or not!). 

      Although it mentions 'lessening the appearance of acne scarring' and to mix some with your normal cleanser to act as an exfoliating cream, it doesn't mention treating acne per se.

      I wouldn't be afraid of using epsom salts. Listen, when I say my mum used to concoct all sorts of home remedies, I wasn't joking, she used to chuck all sorts of stuff at us!  How we have all ended up so hale and hearty I'll never know!!smile

  • trudy77450
    trudy77450 shaznay96184

    Posted

    Hi i read that magnesum is good for menopause too I have also bought menopace original thinking it has magneseum in it, but is it not enough ? you can buy the menopace + magnesium all these tablets im taking god knows what im doing lol oh well worth agorolleyes
    • shaznay96184
      shaznay96184 trudy77450

      Posted

      Hi trudy

      I HATE taking any meds, never have liked it really.  But I've figured that now's the time to start helping myself as best I can. 

      I've just bought myself some more Menopace Original (3for2 in Superdrugwink!).  Checked their Mag'm dose (100mg).  Read today that women should aim to take 350mg of Magnesium, so can supplement my Menopace with a 100mg tab twice a day.  300mg's better than nowt!!

      I won't be taking anything else now:  these will either do me a favour or they won't, but I think I'm benefitting from the Menopace. Aches not so bad; mood good.  All the time I can get them 3for2, I'll keep taking them ha, ha!!lol

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