I would make sure your magnesium is not OXIDE form, as that is not absorbed much orally.

You can try soaking in epsom salts the night before and see if you notice any improvement. If so, a topical cream applied to your spasming feet might help better than oral:

Magnesium Sulfate Cream from Kirkman

Not all oral mag gets to all body parts equally. Sometimes a topical form works more efficiently.

yes! I agree that is worthwhile to experiment with diff forms and brands of magnesium..I also like magnesium threonate and of course citrate . Am also trying ionic magnesium from "metabolics".

I have found relief from foot drop in a form of tai chi called arrow and bow walking.....very slowly.

Also I reccomend foot reflexology treatment and footwear that is minimalist wiith extremely flexible and flat soles with absolutely no rise at the heel - I oftenn wear the vibram five finger shoes that articulate the toes...these shoes have made all the difference and I have long felt that our feet are a major site of focus for location of "blockage" .

Kind regards
MD

I never knew what Dystonia was. Just never heard of the term, but my toes would curl under and my foot try to roll over. I always wore out the outside back edge of my shoes.

Finally had foot surgery and rods inserted to "straighten my toes". While it helped, I still had the curling.

When I had met my MDS she mentioned the way I held a pen was different, and I've always been told "you make it look painful to write". Dystonia.

Have an appt with my neuro end of August to discuss Botox injections in my toes for curling/dystonia. Supposed to be a 3 month "cure", but not sure if I will go through with it until consultation.

Eric