So many of your experiences are like what I am going through right now. I had to go back to 3mg and soon I will have to try and reduce to 2 1/2. I am apprehensive as I really don't want to feel anymore pain. I also have to find an osteoporosis treatment that also does not generate pain, not an easy one. I try and not get discouraged but it's hard when the worst illness I have had in the past was over on a couple of weeks. I have gathered some great help from realizing my Magnesium was of poor quality with only one element in the dose. So I found a better one with three elements and it has helped a great deal. To date, I have found answers and help in this forum every time I go into it. Thank you people.