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adamm
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So what's up with Bb and the depletion of Mg? Is it a substance

required

by the bacteria to survive, and if so, should one really make a point

of consuming the mineral in the absence of signs of a deficiency?

Sorry, maybe this is a dumb question...

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lymebytes
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Member # 11830

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Check out Burrascano's comments on Magnesium:
Page 5 (first quote) and page 26 (second quote) at this link, print this if you haven't - it has everything you need to know about supplementation and treatment of LD from the worlds best LLMD (as you probably know):
http://www.personalconsult.com/articles/moldandbiotoxins/AdvancedTopicsInLymeDisease.pdf

Magnesium deficiency is very often present and quite severe. Hyperreflexia, muscle twitches, myocardial irritability, poor stamina and recurrent tight muscle spasms are clues to this deficiency.predominantly an intracellular ion, so blood level testing is of little value. Oral preparations are acceptable formaintenance, but those with severe deficiencies need additional, parenteral dosing: 1 gram IV or IM at leastonce a week until neuromuscular irritability has cleared.

He considers Magnesium a "required" supplement:

MAGNESIUM (required)
Magnesium supplementation is very helpful for the tremors, twitches, cramps, muscle soreness, heart skips and weakness. It may also help in energy level and cognition. The best source is magnesium L-lactate dehydrate (``Mag-tab SR'', sold by Niche Pharmaceuticals: 1-800-677-0355, and available at Wal-Mart). DO NOT rely on ``cal-mag'', calcium plus magnesium combination tablets, as they are not well absorbed. Take at least one tablet twice daily. Higher doses increase the benefit and should be tried, but may cause diarrhea. In some cases, intramuscular or intravenous doses may be necessary.

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johnnyb
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Member # 7645

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I think the basic premise is that although, yes, lyme uses it as do we, lyme can "go without it" for a long time, whereas we can't.

We need Mg to fight it, so supplementation, rather than elimination, is the better way to go.

- JB

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