That is a nice site...thanks for putting it up here antonina!

Mrs D have you tried Epsom it, I bought two bottles and use it during the day at work but much prefer the old fashioned foot soak with epsoms(it works much better). Did you get as good a result with the cream?

Yes, I do like to CVS topical lotion. I don't use it for PN however, I use it for blood pressure and as a supplement.

I don't put it on my feet at all. I put it on my inner arms or my thighs, depending on the day. If my knees are acting up I put it there, but mostly on my arms where the skin is the thinnest.

I know it works because my blood pressure goes way down, and doesn't spike during the day, like it can. It also relaxes me and helps me sleep.

I've used it on hubby's back this summer too, to take down muscle strains.

I don't know how Epsom-it compares. Is magnesium the first ingredient on your label? On the CVS bottle it is the first ingredient, and must be concentrated, because if a drop sticks at the cap it turns to "stone" when it dries out! And the bottle is very heavy...so alot of mag must be in there. (the label does not give concentration of mag however).

I think soaking in epsom salts would give you more depending on how long you soak, per session.

The Kirkman product gives doses... 100mg/1gram of cream.

Here's what I found on Epson-It.

Epsom-It Ingredients:
Water, Magnesium Sulfate (epsom salt), Cyclomethicone, Dimethiconol, PPG/PEG- 18/18 Dimethicone, Glycerin, Methyl Salicylate, Propylene Glycol, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Proplparaben, Capsicum.


What I don't like about this are the petro/synthetic chemicals in it. I go to great lengths to avoid them. We use a magnesium oil without the added stuff and it works well. It's more costly though. I've read recipes where you can make your own with epsom salts.

Mrs D, I didn't know that would work on blood pressure! I have high blood pressure, as does my mother. Do you know if supplements like Slow Mag work also?

Yes, all the mag forms help lower blood pressure. It dilates blood vessels. Be careful if you are on meds, and I'd recommend a cuff to monitor yourself at home if you use it consistently.

When the lotions do not give the actual concentration in them, it makes it difficult to gauge how much to actually use. So you should monitor your blood pressure daily when you use it, if you take blood pressure lowering meds. I, myself, can cut back about 1/2 doses when I use it every day.

Mrs. D, have you chosen to use any of the other lotions? I would like to use one but I am not certain which one to go with. Thanks!

I only just found out that CVS discontinued this item. I've been to every CVS in the area and only found one lone bottle hidden in the back of a shelf. I wrote to CVS via their website and got a form letter -- but maybe if we all write letters they'll bring it back?? Has anyone else written to them?

I think it would be useless to write. My favorite drawing pencils were discontinued too. I wrote to the manufacturer to see if I could buy them if they had some in storage or something like that. You know what they answered? They BURNED all the left over sets! I was stunned at that. (company made "verithin" pastel pencils--I used them for fine detail). BURNED!

When my bottles are gone, I'll probably get Kirkman or Epsom-It.

I use very little.. about a quarter diameter on each arm. I rub it into my wrists, and the underside of each arm where the skin is thin and you can see the veins. It gets absorbed there really well and quickly. I really sleep well when I use it.
I put slightly more on my left foot...all around the instep and 2 inches up the leg. That one application can last me several days.
When it wears off, the swelling comes back.
I have to do the arms at least every other day however.

[QUOTE=mrsD;892178]When my bottles are gone, I'll probably get Kirkman or Epsom-It.

Do you mean Kirkland (Costco brand)? I have only found Epsom-IT, if Costco carries it that would be great!