I suspect that I am magnesium deficient because I have some magnesium deficiency symptoms, like pain, and I hear magnesium is often low in those with chronic Lyme. My standard blood tests for magnesium come back normal, but I hear that serum tests are not very accurate.
I want an accurate measurement because I have been taking about 800 mg of magnesium everyday for months, but I have not seen an impact on my blood serum levels or pain levels. So I suspect that my pain is either not from a magnesium deficiency, or the oral magnesium is not being absorbed. If it's just an absorption problem, I can get magnesium injections, I just want to be sure I'm deficient first because the injections are pricey.
I am interested in getting one of the more accurate intracellular magnesium tests, and I'm trying to decide between the EXA test and spectracell test. Any suggestions? The internet says the EXA test is most accurate, but my LLND is only familiar with spectracell, which he recommends.
Thanks! Kara
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I have my magnesium tested via Quest and my doctor specifies the RBC test.
My magnesium has been low for some time. My number is out of range, below the cut off, and I have asked three doctors what to do about it other than using supplements, and not one of them has suggested magnesium shots.
I also have a lot of muscle pain, and tachycardia right now, and am going to make an appointment with an integrative doctor who does IV nutrient therapy to see what he says.
I am supplementing 720 mg per day and it is not making a difference at all. So I am now trying to do epsom salts baths as much as possible.
I know antibiotics can use up magnesium and so can lyme but I also wonder if I am simply not absorbing it.
Who is willing to give you the shots??
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