Thanks for the list:
Is that magnesium OXIDE? Please look at your label. If it is you need another form. Oxide is not absorbed into the body and remains in the colon and is a laxative there.
I don't see Vit D.... you really need a test to see where you are with this. It is a HUGE issue, with most of the US testing very low. Your minimum goal is 50 at test results.
I have one other suggestion, when the ALA (alpha lipoic acid) is gone, replace it with r-lipoic. The latter is far better and more potent at lower doses. 100-200mg a day would be your target of r-lipoic.
Stay away from sugar and high glycemic carbs.
The fact that changing swimming style, changes your discomfort really points to a mechanical back problem, IMO.
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Originally Posted by john1960
Ok, thanks for the replies.
I have found somewhat of a solution to the exercise thing and that is swimming with a lower body floaty while only using my upper body while doing breast strokes. Also may try a rowing machine. These both cause minor minor irritation so I might drop them altogether maybe not.
I will try and setup an appt for an MRN as well as an MRI of the lumbar/sacral spine areas. Also will try and tackal the pudendal area. Glenn, can all these areas be taken care of with one MRI?
And Mrs D. heres what Im taking right now supplement wise, please let me know what you think:
-Magnesium 400mg
-ALA+ALC
-EFA's through flax oil 2/day
-Sam-e
-5mg b12 empty stomach (as much as possible)
-regular b-complex
Anything else you would add?
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