I discovered today that CVS is discontinuing its Epsom lotion!

This just infuriates me! I bought 3 bottles today, when I went to get a replacement. I talked to the manager too.

That leaves the "oil" that you can find on the net, and also Epsom-IT ...both of which are more expensive. The Kirkman product is 4 times more expensive for the same amount! Epsom-It is about twice as expensive for the same size.

Epsom-IT can be found on Amazon.com still and Ebay.

Anyone using the CVS product would be smart to buy ahead.
I bought 3 bottles today myself.

Bummer!

Thanks for this info, Mrs D, I think I'll run up to my CVS and get some--they hardly ever have more than 2 bottles on the shelves. Joan

Yes, they only had 2 bottles, and I bought both of them. Joan

Thanks for tip. I did go to CVS and bought two bottles.

Here are 2 online sites with good prices & reasonable shipping for the 10 oz Epsom IT lotion:

bracemart.com or myfootshop.com

Their prices average $8 or $9 per bottle vs. Amazon's $20+$10 shipping each! Shipping (usps priority mail) is a flat $5.95 so for 5 bottles, it would cost $47.25+5.95 @ myfootshop.com for a total of $53.10.

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?