Thank you for the info about hammertoes. I went to wider shoes a while back and they didn't improve things significantly however I have not tried the Mg. I'll definitely check that out, probably w/ the epsom salts 1st and then oral if things improve. I'm fortunate thus far that the hammertoes and claw toes are still somewhat flexible but nonethless still painful. It was good that the only one of 4 podiatrists I saw who commented about the toes said he wouldn't recommend surgery until they were rigid.
I'll check into your Mg thread at the vitamin forum - thanks again for the suggestion.
Alkymst