Magnesium supplements & spray 4 M.E weakness
Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2013 9:55 am
Does anyone have anyone have any experience of, or comments on the use of magnesium supplements and spray to help with M.E muscle weakness (inc usual suspects of shaking, stiffness and painful lactic acid build up, etc), or the role of magnesium generally?
In March 2012 a friend signposted me to Dr Sarah Myhill's website, which had info on the role of magnesium in muscle recovery, and related advice for M.E and other debilitating conditions. So I upped my magnesium supplementation dramatically, plus started using a recommended magnesium spray daily.
Mid April to October last year saw a fragmented and small, yet noticeable improvement in muscle strength, shakiness, etc... HOWEVER, from the end of October onwards I had a drop in the previous benefits of all the extra magnesium, despite still continuing with the 'regime'. As my improvement had also run (no pun intended!) concurrently with the warmer season; so I was outside more than the previous six months; I am left wondering if the 'improvement' had more to do with fresh air and the odd bit of sunshine (have been largely housebound for over two years, so any fresh air is fab) than magnesium 'super dosing'.
I had stopped using the spray by last Xmas, as it was often exhausting and uncomfortable to apply anyway, so there seemed little point in spending money on something that no longer seemed to be of benefit. But, having had a relapse on Boxing Day, and still being physically weaker than this time last year, I'm wondering if perhaps I did not give the experiment enough time?
As my budget is very tight, and can't afford to waste more money on 'experiments' anyone's comments would be much appreciated!
In March 2012 a friend signposted me to Dr Sarah Myhill's website, which had info on the role of magnesium in muscle recovery, and related advice for M.E and other debilitating conditions. So I upped my magnesium supplementation dramatically, plus started using a recommended magnesium spray daily.
Mid April to October last year saw a fragmented and small, yet noticeable improvement in muscle strength, shakiness, etc... HOWEVER, from the end of October onwards I had a drop in the previous benefits of all the extra magnesium, despite still continuing with the 'regime'. As my improvement had also run (no pun intended!) concurrently with the warmer season; so I was outside more than the previous six months; I am left wondering if the 'improvement' had more to do with fresh air and the odd bit of sunshine (have been largely housebound for over two years, so any fresh air is fab) than magnesium 'super dosing'.
I had stopped using the spray by last Xmas, as it was often exhausting and uncomfortable to apply anyway, so there seemed little point in spending money on something that no longer seemed to be of benefit. But, having had a relapse on Boxing Day, and still being physically weaker than this time last year, I'm wondering if perhaps I did not give the experiment enough time?
As my budget is very tight, and can't afford to waste more money on 'experiments' anyone's comments would be much appreciated!