This is a very interesting subject. I too have been doing some research, and have broken out in a sweat from the Epsom Salt bath. I think that we are suppose to do that, not sure but it may be part of the healing effects. I am in a severe flare right now, six hard days so far, so I went to the health food store yesterday and bought some Himalayan salt. I used it today, just above warm water and just soaked for about 20 minutes. I have to honestly tell you I was so relaxed and the pain did subside as well as the muscle cramping. I put on a warm set of jammies and headed for the bed and slept for about two hours. When I woke up I did feel better. They say that all salt baths have excellent healing effects, even related to seratonin levels. I am going to give it a shot, these flare ups are unreasonable. God Bless, hope you feel better.

Jeanie