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Magnesium Deficiency

Sun, 03/13/2005 - 15:35

Have any of you tried magnesium supplements and found them to be helpful? I have been doing some research and come across a theory that many people with epilepsy are magnesium-deficient. I realized that I have not had a seizure for 9 months, and I have been taking Rolaids for the past year. I have been taking them for the calcium content, but they also contain magnesium. Any thought on this?

                                                      Blessings,

                                                             Angie

Comments

Re: Re: Magnesium Deficiency

Submitted by Colina on Sat, 2006-07-01 - 11:49
Chocolate did someone say chocolate! LOL. Trying to quit the stuff. Good to know there is something out there to help with the withdrawal. And beneficial to boot! Gotta get me some of that. Smiles!

Re: Magnesium Deficiency

Submitted by rebpow on Fri, 2006-07-14 - 00:44
Do any of you know if magnesium is also helpful for partial seizures? -Reb

Re: Re: Magnesium Deficiency

Submitted by angel_lts on Fri, 2006-07-14 - 08:28
It can be helpful if you are low on it. Check out this http://www.healthy.net/asp/templates/article.aspPageType=article&ID=2060 I have been helped by several hundred simple partial seizures and some seizures with omega three. Talk with your doctor before making any changes. take care Lisa http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/epilepsyapproach/

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