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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: Magnesium Deficiency

Submitted by clover on Mon, 2005-02-21 - 23:57
Angie, You are right. The last time that I was in the hospital (well, every time that I have wound up there), the first thing that they put in my iv is magnesium. The doctors said that it is supposed to calm down your nerves (if I remember right) and whenever I have had a seizure, it's always low. I asked my neuro about pills, but he said that as long as I've been doing well to now worry about it. He suggested to take regular vitimans (sorry about the spelling) and that should be enough. However, I do get a mag. blood test once in a while when I get the pill blood test. So, Angie, pat yourself on the back and be proud, you are right. Clover

RE: Magnesium Deficiency

Submitted by LeeMc on Sat, 2005-03-12 - 18:47

Angie.....Lee here. 

I have been on a combination of magnesium/calcium/zinc since my doc recommended it for the leg cramps I experienced at night.  It has helped in many respects - don't know about seizures since I haven't had one for many years now (on generic forms of Dilantin & Mysolin).  I just know it helps with some of the other "life" issues I have been facing.

Purchased the same mix at a discount store and noted that my previous brand fullfilled 100% of the daily needs for each but the discout one only provided 33%.  By the time I got to the end of that bottle I was experiencing cramps in my calf again......so back to the other brand.  Saving a couple of bucks just isn't worth the discomfort.

Later.................................LEE

 

Angie.....Lee here. 

I have been on a combination of magnesium/calcium/zinc since my doc recommended it for the leg cramps I experienced at night.  It has helped in many respects - don't know about seizures since I haven't had one for many years now (on generic forms of Dilantin & Mysolin).  I just know it helps with some of the other "life" issues I have been facing.

Purchased the same mix at a discount store and noted that my previous brand fullfilled 100% of the daily needs for each but the discout one only provided 33%.  By the time I got to the end of that bottle I was experiencing cramps in my calf again......so back to the other brand.  Saving a couple of bucks just isn't worth the discomfort.

Later.................................LEE

 

RE: RE: Magnesium Deficiency

Submitted by crysta95 on Sat, 2005-03-12 - 21:37
Lee,I have to ask...what kind of strength are the ones you take? My daughter takes her vitamins, but complains of her legs hurting a lot. And in reading her vitamin bottle, zinc is only at 27%, calcium at 20%, and mag isnt even listed. Wondering if supplements would be helpful for her, for this.Crystal

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