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I'm taking a scoop of collagen every morning. In addition, since my CTX score is in the mid 600s, Dr. McCormick wants me to do a four month regimen of ultra low dose HRT patch, take 4 Osteostim pills/day, two Resveratrol Supreme/day, one scoop of Moss Electrolyte Blend, and one scoop of MineralWhey in addition to all the other supplements I am already taking. I can't even meet with a gyno until October 17th, so the HRT patch will have to wait (and that's if I even do it, which I am really nervous about).
I started the rest of the regimen Saturday and felt okay until several hours after dinner when I woke in the middle of the night being extremely nauseated. Long story short, I am only now getting back to feeling well enough to get out of bed for more than a few minutes. The issue appears to be too much magnesium too fast. All of my symptoms matched exactly to the information I found online about what high doses of magnesium can do to your system. Now, don't misunderstand. I suspect that, like other medications, the amount he recommended might be the ultimate therapeutic dose I need. I just think I will have to titrate up slowly to let my body get used to the new levels. If all this works to lower my CTX score, then I can table the idea of going on Reclast.
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Sorry about the nausea. Wondering what type of magnesium you are taking. Magnesium citrate will cause loose stools if taking a high dose so I'm just wondering if that might be the culprit. Magnesium Threnate should not have that bowel effect so might be a better choice for you if you're not already on it.
Wondering what dose Dr McCormick recommended to you to build bone if you don't mind sharing. Just thought I'd pass along that if your gyno objects to HRT, as many do, you might want to look into Alloy Health. They are an online pharmacy service, geared toward menopausal women and bioidentical hormones. They have doctors on staff that will evaluate your history and current health status to determine your dose. That service is free but if you want something more in depth, they charge $35 for a consult with an MD. They use the FDA approved bioidentical transdermal estrogen. They are a great service for menopausal women since many doctors will not prescribe and insurance often won't cover.
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That sounds awful. If you haven’t already, please contact Dr. McCormick to let him know. Yes, it’s very possible you could be taking too much potassium, magnesium, or something else with all the supplements you’re taking vs. stomach flu, food poisoning, dehydration, etc. Feel better soon!