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[Countrygirl]

Pants46 it could be that as I have to have propanalol from a certain manufacturer as others didn't seem to work so well and dr was fine about it x

[pants46]

CG, it shouldn't make a difference, but I do think it can.
Also, saw a private meno specialist today (oh my poor credit card) and he said that ADs don't actually help anxiety or low mood that is caused by hormones.
So, do I keep going ? Don't know.
Hope you are having a good evenjng. x

[coldlittleheart]

I too read about Inositol.... one thing at a time though!

hey Ali, I can vouch for Inositol helping a lot with anxiety. I agree tho, one thing at the time

[Mogster71]

For those that don't get on with tablets (I am ok with them) you can buy magnesium powder as well

My fear was getting the trots but the first thing I told someone in a health food shop was about my meno headaches and she went straight to Magnesium...

Types and their uses:
Magnesium Citrate - mild laxative, best for constipation
Taurate - best for cardiovascular health
Malate - best for fatigue
Glycinate - most bioavailable, non laxative
Chloride - for detox
Carbonate - antacid/reflux

Probably best to test your tolerance before you max out to 400g a day

[Tracey E]

I've been on Chelated Magnesium and never had an upset tummy ir the trots. I take 400mg a day and it's definitely helped with my acid reflux and palps. Probably helped with the hot flushes too.

[alibeau]

I too read about Inositol.... one thing at a time though!

hey Ali, I can vouch for Inositol helping a lot with anxiety. I agree tho, one thing at the time

Sounds good! Can you tell me more?

Where do you buy it from? Brand? Dose? Did you do your own research or was it recommended to you?

I will continue with the Magnesium spray for now but would like to know more about other options!

Thanks.

Ali x

[coldlittleheart]

I too read about Inositol.... one thing at a time though!

hey Ali, I can vouch for Inositol helping a lot with anxiety. I agree tho, one thing at the time

Sounds good! Can you tell me more?

Where do you buy it from? Brand? Dose? Did you do your own research or was it recommended to you?

I will continue with the Magnesium spray for now but would like to know more about other options!

Thanks.

Ali x

I did a little bit of research after reading a long post (article) written by a member on some anxiety forum
https://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?64229-The-Inositol-Guide-PsychoPoet-Research-Initiative

It is very detailed!

I bought mine from myprotein, a 500g bag goes a long way. I started with about 1/4 teaspoon 2x a day then 3x a day then increase the dose every so often.  I felt a difference very quickly. I am now at around 1/2 tsp 2 or 3 times a day and that's been the same for awhile now.

I also use the magnesium spray at night, especially when I am very sore (FMS) and I take an oral supplement as well. I hope the magnesium helps. it seems to be helping a lot of people, but if it's not enough for you, then inositol might be worth a shot.

[heavenlyblue]

I see a Naturopath/Herbalist and she told me to take Magnesium.    It hasn't helped with my severe migraines (trying different things for these), but it has definitely helped with my restless leg syndrome at night. 

These are the ones she said I should take.  I take 600mg a day.  I also take an Epsom Salts bath twice a week.

https://www.revital.co.uk/nutri-advanced-magnesium-glycinate-120tabs?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIi9vmxYXE5QIVCLLtCh3t8QQyEAQYASABEgLX7vD_BwE

[alibeau]

Evening ladies.....

I started to use the magnesium spray on Saturday, 5 sprays in the morning and 5 at night (which is 180mg total)....

I am a little fed up with the greasiness of the spray so have bought Magnesium Glycinate capsules, 100mg per capsule.

I have seen a definite reduction in my palpitations since starting the spray.... do you think I should try one capsule in the morning and one in the evening?

I should add that I feel I have also experienced a ‘shift' in my hormones this week (more ratty, achey etc) (I am peri) and so I am wondering if this has effected the number of palpitations I am having?

I will continue with the magnesium regardless....

Thanks.

Ali x

[Larkspur12]

Hi everyone. I'm new here.
Just wanted to say that's it's actually really easy to make your own magnesium oil. I made some back in the summer and it's lasted for ages. A much cheaper way of buying it. I'll dig out the recipe and post again.

I'm so loving this forum, I've been having a really rough time but it really helps to know you are not going through this alone xx

[Larkspur12]

https://wellnessmama.com/5804/magnesium-oil/

Here's the recipe x

[Countrygirl]

Thank you Larkspur, will have a read of that later x

[shrosphirelass]

https://wellnessmama.com/5804/magnesium-oil/

Here's the recipe x

Thanks Larkspur

[heavenlyblue]

Magnesium is very important.  It's a muscle relaxant, helps with sleep, migraines etc....it's a mood enhancer as well.

My Herbalist told me to take between 400-600mg of Magnesium Glycinate - Glycinate is easily absorbed.

It has helped with my restless leg syndrome at night.

She also told me to take 3 x Epsom Salts baths a week, at least 15 mins in the bath.

[Foxylady]

For anyone who is interested in it the magnesium miracle by Dr Carolyn Dean is worth a read, I've almost finished it, got it Friday. x