Loftpat
Senior member
- Joined
- Aug 12, 2013
- Messages
- 374
- Reason
- DX FIBRO
- Diagnosis
- 08/2013
- Country
- US
- State
- ME
My wonderful new doc has been great working with me to find new tools to dampen the fibro fire. In addition to the elimination diet (which has been eye-opening), she had me begin taking magnesium malate a month ago as a trial to see if it would work for me. I am happy to report that I have been able to cut my Tramadol in half, have less stiffness and greater stamina. I actually walked a mile two days ago, pushing my granddaughter in a jogging stroller for some added support. It was at least four years ago that I was able to walk a mile (actually climbed mountains). Even if this is as good as it gets, I am thrilled to be able to get this amount of exercise again. I had to lay down afterwards but no major flare the following day.
As my doc says, we are all individuals, so this will not work for everyone. But it's worth a try. You have to start slowly at 2 tabs per day and work up to 6 as the malate or malic acid can cause diarrhea. The first time I increased to six was a yikes, but now I take 2 tabs each meal for a total 2500 mg magnesium and 1650 malic acid daily.
The other change was increasing my B12 injections back to 2x monthly. (I don't absorb B12.) When I had my B12 tested, I was at the low end of "normal." Now I am back at the high end and can feel the difference. Her recommendation noted that many Fibro/CFS folks can benefit from increased B12.
So, I'm posting this in case any of you want to try these supplements. Note: if you add B12, get a liquid supplement as it is better absorbed than tablets. I hope someone else gets some benefit.
Enjoy your evening.
As my doc says, we are all individuals, so this will not work for everyone. But it's worth a try. You have to start slowly at 2 tabs per day and work up to 6 as the malate or malic acid can cause diarrhea. The first time I increased to six was a yikes, but now I take 2 tabs each meal for a total 2500 mg magnesium and 1650 malic acid daily.
The other change was increasing my B12 injections back to 2x monthly. (I don't absorb B12.) When I had my B12 tested, I was at the low end of "normal." Now I am back at the high end and can feel the difference. Her recommendation noted that many Fibro/CFS folks can benefit from increased B12.
So, I'm posting this in case any of you want to try these supplements. Note: if you add B12, get a liquid supplement as it is better absorbed than tablets. I hope someone else gets some benefit.
Enjoy your evening.