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New to menopause and have lots of questions
Menopause | Last Active: Aug 31 4:30pm | Replies (8)Comment receiving replies
Hi. How many mg of the magnesium are you taking? My progesterone only makes me sleepy 50% of the time so my doctor prescribed me 1mg of Lunesta. I didnt like trazadone. Have you gotten a hold of Dr Mary Claire Harvers book - the new menopause ? I found it very helpful as well as podcast on Spotify. The Dr. Brighton Show, Unpaused, Mel Robbins
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@amy51 I use bulk supplements for magnesium glycinate 400mg 4 capsules and oxide 500 mg 3 capsules unless I’m not able to have a bowel movement then I take 4. All of these at night about an hour before I want to sleep. I also take valerian root (beware it is very stinky) and 10mg of melatonin. I have extreme insomnia partly from menopause and partly from another issue.
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