Ok, one more tidbit, Mrs. D,
i have low Alkaline phos--27 L --normal is 39-117.

I read that high is not good, but low can be linked sometimes to low magnesium levels, too, right?

I do have epsom salts. Have not used them lately.
I also just started a calcium supplement that I mentioned here in this thread by Metagenics that has 300mg. magnesium in it. That's 300 mg more than I've knowingly had ever before. Hopefully that might help a bit, too?

I"m thinking of asking the dr. on the 17th about mag levels getting checked.

I have taken naproxen a few times, but not really long term. I have mostly been 'depending on' the Vicodin. Because of all of the risks involved with the naproxen. I do not take aspirin related products.

I have read online that Vicodin can cause ear-ringing. So I'm hoping/praying that when I get off of it, the ear-ringing will go away, too.

I have Citrus limon bioflavonoids in my Vit. C.

Thanks for the info on the grapeseed extract too and the iron.

I did write you back a PM a while back when you sent me one about wondering about the magnets.

I can try again, if I can figure it out....

Thanks.