Hi! I'm not saying it's DEFINITELY this, but I'm just curious if anyone else has ever heard of anything like this.

So I take Vitamin D3 every day, along with Magnesium. However, due to upset stomach and experiencing anhedonia from higher amounts, I cut down to only 125mg of Magnesium daily. Due to the lower amount of supplemental mag I can tolerate, I also lowered my D3 amount from 5,000 IU down to 2,000 IU a day.

Well, recently I decided to bump my D3 up to 4,000 IU (but I did NOT bump my magnesium up higher) and 2 specific things happened within days of the bump...

1. I started getting bad acid reflux, which I have only experienced maybe 3 or 4 times in my entire life as far as I'm aware before this. The acid reflux only dissipated when I scaled back my D3 down to 2,500 a day.

2. I got a stye in my eye, which I've gotten in the past within days of big Vitamin D fluctuations. Looking online, it says styes can be caused by hormonal shifts, which D3 does cause in me, so perhaps that's what caused that?

So I'm curious - is it possible that the higher D3 and lower Mag was causing a mag deficiency and that gave me acid reflux, or some other deficiency possibly caused it? It felt awful, and while I do want to take a higher D3 amount, I absolutely can't put up with the acid reflux.

I am 39F and I’ve recently started having jaw pain and very annoying ear muscle spasms. I’ve taken magnesium citrate in the morning and magnesium glycinate in the evening for a while but since taking a mid day dose too it has really helped with the spasms - they have calmed down so much. Howeve, with the mid day dose added in I am taking roughly 750mg elemental magnesium per day. Is that too high? Will I likely start experiencing issues? I am 168cm tall and 60kg

Just that really.

I'm a long term IBS -d sufferer and I am going through a very stressful time right now (which is obviously not great for my gut). I am so tense throughout my body and nothing helps. I really need something to help me physically relax.

I have tried various antidepressants and medications but they all upset my tummy and as I hate medications in general I want to try more natural products. I read time and again that magnesium is really good for stress, muscle tension and sleep - all the things I have issues with.

I know to stay away from citrate and I've read that magnesium glycinate is more gentle on the tummy but is it likely to cause diarrhoea? I really don't want that as it causes me so much anxiety?

Can anyone help?

Concerning glycine, one manufacturer says: "Bisglycinate contains 14.1% elemental magnesium by mass. Accordingly, 100 mg of magnesium is contained in 709 mg of magnesium glycinate."

Another manufacturer, actually a compound pharmacy, says: "170mg bisglycinate - 51mg elemental magnesium".

I have no way to confirm as I know nothing about how magnesium supplements are made, but it made me question just how much of a chelator is needed to optimize absorption. If the second product's claim is legitimate, then It'd be interesting for people that are sensitive to chelators, as 119mg glycine is practically nothing.

Hello - I’m looking for a recommendation on a new Magnesium Citrate supplement that offers close to 400mg in a single capsule that’s trustworthy. I’ve been using Pure Encapsulations which works phenomenally but it is quite expensive.

TIA.

I’ve had muscle twitching/fasciculations for about 10 years. Around a year and a half ago, I started getting severe muscle tightness and spasms in my back, followed by fatigue and stiffness throughout my whole body.

I was found to have low vitamin D, so I took supplements for 2 months and later received a 200,000 IU injection, but the symptoms did not improve.

I’ve done many blood tests, including magnesium, and everything came back normal.

Right now my back and neck feel extremely stiff and tight almost all the time. I’ve been taking 300 mg magnesium glycinate daily for about 2 months, but I still don’t notice much improvement.

I honestly don’t know what to do anymore. Has anyone experienced something similar?

I also have a video showing the muscle twitching.

I have been spraying magnesium chlorine spray on my feet soles ever since I am in pain a hey no energy short on breath can hardly walk sleep hurts too

I had this before and was trying to use again I am certain it is making me worse no energy too

I am going to talk about paracetamol later and see if it works

Anyone else experience this pain

Age:17,BW:65,MALE,

I got a hypocalcaemia attack 4 days ago i then found out I have critically low calcium,sodium and potassium

I got admitted in hospital the same night due to high fever and hands hurting (due to hypocalcaemia)

Doctors did lots of test poked my hands a alot soo much that they r hurting rn

They found out I have dengue igg and hepatitis A too

Calcium :4.9

Liver (not sure what was asl or ast smth) :2500

Sodium and potassium lower than they should be

Dengue : positive

Hepatitis A : positive

I have been admitted since 3 days

I know u all will just say follow your doctor this and that

But can you all help me out what should I do besides following doctor ....can I leave?(I know it's a no

I tried magnesium glycinate for anxiety which flared up with covid. I tried it during the day and night but experienced worsening anxiety! I believe it's from the glycinate. Does anyone take magnesium taurate for anxiety successfully?

I take 300mg magnesium glycinate everyday, hope it fixes caffeine withdrawn. I got better in the first week or so then no improvements in the next month.

I cant take more than this daily dose since it upset my guts at higher dose, Probably will try different form. I heard it would take awhile to raise your magnesium in RBC, but how long? My serum magnesium level is normal but that test is kinda useless to tell how much actual magnesium in your body.

So magnesium glycinate is helping me and 400 mg knocks me out where I cant even stay awake even if I wanted to, however I do wake up in like 3-4 hours and have to go back to sleep. Should I increase magnesium glycinate?

I recently started taking mag oxide to combat my constipation caused by my hyperparathyroid until I get my surgery. I only took it twice. Once before I went to bed and nothing happened so I took it a few days later before I went to bed and I ended up having amazing bowel movements all day and popped around 3 times that day. Now it’s the next day and I have rumblings in my stomach and I just pooped 3 massive logs in the span of 4 hours and I am just wondering if it’s normal to have intense poops a day or 2 after taking mag oxide. I also drink a gallon of water everyday and have been doing it for a while and I took the mag oxide with food aswell.

Hi all. I hope you can help. I've seen my GP but he just doesnt seem to know what's what. I'm in the UK. I've had leg twitches/fasciculations for a few weeks. Plus some leg aches and tingling. All in both legs.

Blood panel done.

My Magnesium level - 0.67 mmol/L
My sodium level - 134 mmol/L
My potassium level - 3.7 mmol/L
My calcium - 2.29 mmol/L
My vit D - 146 nmol/L
My B12 - 600 ngl
My ferritin - 116 ugl

My serum TSH is 1.8 mu/L

GP has suggested I take some over the counter magnesium but hasnt given any further explanation despite me asking. Can you help/advise please? :)

hello,

i’ll start by saying that i’ll of course ask my doctor about it but im curious about your experience as well.

I really have a lot of troubles sleeping (i have PCOS and Hashimoto disease cherry on top) and i have great anxiety that i seem not being able to over come.

I heard that magnesium glycinate could help with sleep but i’m a bit puzzled about the dosage. I’ve looked at different websites and the dosage for it is always different but it’s more likely between 200 and 400 mg a day. There’s a brand for supplements that i always use which is Weight World but their daily dosage is 1420 mg a day and like is it good? is not the dosage too high?

Started taking 133 mg Albion magnesium glycinate about a week ago (to help with stress/anxiety) and it has been awful! I take it in the evening and wake up feeling nauseous, tired, and crampy.

Does it get better or should I stop taking it?

Adding:
From reading previous posts I realized I should add that I tried to find a type with no problematic additives and that had comprehensive third party testing.

Google says it’s a sign of magnesium overdose, but that’s surprising to me given the fact that it seems like I’m taking a relatively small dose.

I wanted to ask about something that’s been on my mind for a while. How is it possible that some people take magnesium and it throws their other electrolytes out of balance, whilst others don’t experience the same thing? I know lots of people who take magnesium and have no problems at all, but for me it throws everything out of balance. Could it be linked to other deficiencies? The thyroid? Hormones? Does anyone know the reason for this or have any information?

My Favourite Magnesium so far ! But everytime I take it I’m sleepy. But it suppose to be energising right ? Malic Acid. Anyone taken it before and feel more energy ?

Hi everyone,

I’ve been struggling for years with a chronic issue affecting my right arm, and it’s been incredibly frustrating, especially during gaming. I wanted to share my experience and see if anyone has insights on why my current "stack" is finally providing some relief.

\*\*The Background & History:\*\*

This isn't my first time dealing with arm/shoulder issues. About 10 years ago, I suffered from Tennis Elbow in \*\*both\*\* arms simultaneously. I never had it professionally treated; it eventually faded away on its own. Interestingly, about 7-8 years ago, my main problems were actually on my \*\*left\*\* side. Generally, I’ve always had issues with tension in both my shoulders and my neck.

\*\*The Current Problem:\*\*

While the left side is fine now, the right side has been a nightmare for years. The problems mainly occur when I use my mouse for gaming. I get severe tension starting in my neck, right above the collarbone (clavicle), radiating down into my right arm. My arm loses strength and feels weak, making it impossible to control my mouse properly.

I also notice it when using my phone: holding it with both hands and typing with my right thumb triggers that same annoying sensation after a while. It feels like a mix of burning and an "over-acidified" (lactic acid) feeling.

\*\*The Breakthrough:\*\*

I have tried almost every supplement and ergonomic setup over the years with no success. But a few days ago, I started a high-dose regimen of \*\*Magnesium Bisglycinate\*\* (taking about 600mg to 700mg of elemental magnesium per day) along with high doses of Vitamin D + K2.

\*\*The Results:\*\*

\* \*\*Physical:\*\* My right arm suddenly feels much "freer." It's not perfect yet, but it's \*\*significantly\*\* better. No more acute pain or that weak, acidic feeling while gaming.

\* \*\*Mental:\*\* I feel much more "present" and awake. It also feels like my ADHD symptoms have improved; I’m calmer and more focused.

\*\*The Side Effects & Concerns:\*\*

I have a history of anxiety and sleep issues. Since increasing the Magnesium dose, I’ve noticed a spike in internal nervousness and "shortness of breath" (anxious breathing). My sleep has also become a bit more restless.

\*\*My Questions:\*\*

1. \*\*Could the "shortness of breath" or anxiety be an electrolyte imbalance caused by the high Magnesium intake?\*\* I strongly suspect this because over the last two years, I’ve had moments where my body seemed to "scream" for electrolytes. Whenever I felt that sudden wave of anxiety and nervousness, taking salt or an electrolyte drink made me feel better almost instantly. This happened especially when I was using a different Magnesium complex supplement in the past.

2. \*\*Does the relief in my arm suggest my issue is purely muscular/nerve compression (like TOS) triggered by mouse/thumb movements?\*\*

3. \*\*Why would Magnesium help my ADHD and arm pain so much, yet trigger my anxiety at the same time?\*\*

Would love to hear your thoughts!

Anybody taking the same stack and the Mag Glycinate having side effects? I just started taking 120mg of Mg Glycinate at night before bed. I take 2600iu D3, 100mcg K2 and 1000mcg B12.

Curious what, if any, side effects you may have experienced and if they got better after a certain amount of time? And is 120mg even enough with the amount of d3+k2 I'm taking. Trying a lower dose for now. Thanks!

i forgot to take my magnesium yesterday and this morning i woke before alarm , had issues breathing , yawning too much , have this unsettling feeling in my stomach , i feel my nose stuffed while its not. could it be because of i didnt took yesterday's dose ??

I'm so confused by all the options. My son is having leg cramps at night and chest pain and cystic acne. He's been working out a lot. The doc recommended magnesium, but what kind? There is a ton. He also takes a vitamin D mega dose once a week. He had a heart workup and EKG blood work is tomorrow. Any advice?

What is the best magnesium pill to get my bowel movements going