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Something that has helped me with peripheral neuropathy.
My foot neuropathy was the result of chemotherapy. I was experiencing severe cramps in my toes at night, I have been taking magnesium and this has stopped them. Another thing I have discovered Is “Epsom salts”. I soak my feet in water the the added epsom salts and have got some feeling back. I have only been doing this a short time, so don’t know where it is going yet.
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Magnesium before bed has really helped me to sleep. I do not have symptoms overnight. My doctor suggested magnesium. I bought magnesium citrate since it came in gummies (and it has worked). However I was recently told by a nurse friend that magnesium glycinate would be even more beneficial for nerve health. There is a difference in how the body absorbs it.
I have been taking magnesium glycinate at night, too, and it is helping. I also take B12.
was it hot or cold water
What dose of magnesium? We’re your magnesium levels tested first and we’re you deficient?
I take 200mg of magnesium before bed and 1000 B12 and vitamin D in the morning. According to my neurologist, magnesium is a supplement that can help but not hurt you. You should not take it on an empty stomach though.
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What type of magnesium and what amount have you found helpful?
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Thank you so much for sharing that is totally awesome anything solution that works is definitely better than nothing. Have an amazing rest of your week.