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Keebler
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- Generally, 1300 is not too much IF - IF - in divided doses 3 - 4 x a day of (well, that divided by 3 or 4, of course -- my math brain went for a walk without me).
Still, this should be balanced with other minerals and if you have any kidney disorder that amount would need careful attention.
Too much magnesium all at one time can be hard on the kidneys and also just not be absorbed.
Be sure to drink enough water with minerals.
All this is more detail in the Magnesium articles above. -
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Carol in PA
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Start with 200 mg every four hours, or 400 mg every six to eight hours.
Which form of magnesium do you have? Look at the list of ingredients.
The forms that end with "-ate" like magnesium taurinate or citrate, are easier for the gut to absorb. Forms that end with "-ide" like mag oxide are more difficult, although some people seem able to absorb them, at least somewhat.
. Do not take with milk products or calcium, as this binds with the magnesium. You can have calcium, just not at the same time.
Your Vitamin D levels need to be high enough for the body to utilize the magnesium. I am taking 5000 mg of D3 daily.
I'm also taking Boron 3 mg daily, to help stop the kidneys from filtering out too much of the magnesium from the bloodstream. D3 and Boron are inexpensive.
Editing...yikes, Keebler got a whole bunch of posts in while I was composing just one, haha.
Fish oil can help anxiety too, as it helps the cells function better.
Fish oil improves the integrity of the cell walls, so that minerals like calcium and magnesium can pass through.
p.s. Now I see that you're taking magnesium malate. Maybe you could alternate with mag glycinate or taurinate.
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- When your body experiences anxiety, it's also important, when you can to
go to a darkened room, cover your eyes, and rest in total quiet. For at least 20 minutes. Several times a day, BEFORE the need hits, if possible.
Soft music (or audio guided visualizatons) help in some ways but it's really best to be as still and quiet as possible. Not even talking. Do not try to figure out anything in your brain.
Imagine being in a serene place, enjoying yourself - see colors, smell aromas, etc. but keep it sedate.
Dark. Quiet. Rest. Slow, steady, rhymthic breathing from your diaphram. -
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Also, hormonal nut with menopausal flashes and treating bartonella. Any suggestions? Thanks so much.
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lyme in Putnam
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I have hyponatremia so I can't have that much water. my magnesium is 625 mg and I take it hours apart in two doses.
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- Some Rx can cause anxiety, too. Be sure to check all you take - at the specific manufacturer's web site
and also then do a cross search on the web (Rx name, anxiety) for any reputable links that may pop up. A lot can be learned this way just look at the URL first so you don't waste a lot of time.
After doing such a search, clear you computer browsing history / cookies so you are not getting all kinds of ads for anxiety meds. Actually, some meds intended to calm anxiety can actually make it much worse.
Treating hyponatremia is not just about water restriction - it's more important to be sure you have the minerals and electroylytes you need - and the water that your body requires.
Endocrine treatments / supplements can help the body to keep those minerals in balance and not be washed away. The adrenals have a lot to do with this.
Sea Salt can help, too.
Ask the professional who is treating you for hyponatremia about all this. -
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- I don't know how much you consider "that much water" but it's vital to get enough or the magneiusm should not be taken. Damage can be done to the kidneys if there is not enough water to work with this.
Same with most Rx and supplements - and even just daily living - enough water is required to keep the kidneys in a good state. "Enough" can vary, of course but be sure you are getting enough water.
A body needs a certain amount (not too little; not too much), but it's especially important to have a good supply of water each day if toxic infections, Rx and supplements are added.
I hope all the doctors you work with are LL as lyme can cause trouble with being able to hold onto electrolytes, etc.
Check the magnesium articles to see how much is "required" for the the amount of magnesium you take. -
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For menopausal hot flashes, here are two suggestions that helped me.
Sage tea. Vitex (Chaste berry).
I made the sage tea in a two cup measuring cup, then let it cool, sweetened it, and drank one cup warm and put the rest in the fridge for later. This worked in a couple days, at two cups per day. (Thanks True Blue!)
Vitex works by gently adjusting the hormones. Look it up at iHerb.com and read the reviews.
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Can't drink more than 32 oz.a a day. I have to get my bloods checked every week to check salt. Thanks for your help and suggestions. Trying really hard to keep sanity.
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