Be careful with this. I had been using the cream on my son who is diagnosed with ADHD and LD. He did ok with it for a while using a very small amount (much less than the recommended dosage). One night I used a bit more than I had been using previously (still less than the recommended dosage) and he had a bad reaction to it. He got very sick to his stomach, almost vomited and had an asthma attack. It started 5-10 minutes after I applied the cream to his arm. The cream was from a very reputable company so I doubt there was anything wrong with it. When I looked up the side effects to oral magnesium sulfate, I was alarmed. I thought this cream was completely safe and harmless.

Hello,
I have been using the 100% chelated Magnesium Doctors Best brand, is this a good source of magnesium? Thanks

This one?

http://www.iherb.com/Doctor-s-Best-H...ablets/15?at=0

Looks good to me.

How much do you take?

Hello Again,
I take 1 tablet 200mg mg, 1000mg l-lysine, 1300mg super primrose, 150mg benfotiamine, 588mg acetyl-l carnitine, 100mg r-lopoic acid, 5000iu d3, 50mg p-5-p, 2400 super omega 3-6-9, resveratrol plus, 200mg coq10, 1000mg vit c, 400iu vit e. The meds I take are 10mg Methadone 2times aday, 5mg finasteride for prostate, 12mg amitriptyline for sleep. After 6 years I have to use a wheel chair and spend most time on couch, when at rest I have very little pain, when using a walker my muscles are tight and sore and burn. Hopefully this will be my last summer here on earth. Thanks for your help. I have been diagnosed CIDP

There is a general concern about Bioperine... the pepper extract in some of Doctor's Best products that is there for enhancing absorption. The RX drugs we take are designed in doses to be absorbed WITHOUT enhancements. This is similar to the effects of grapefruit juice on many drugs. It is the same issue. The Bioperine may push more of the drug thru the membranes of the GI tract, leading to overdose situations or increased side effects.

I have seen reports that one needs up to 20mg of Bioperine to affect the RX drugs that people take. But I don't think that amount is proven yet. Tests have not been done on every drug.
But since amitriptyline and methadone are on the lists for potential problems with heart QT prolongation, I'd avoid the products that contain Bioperine.

So because you are on Methadone and amitriptyline, it would be a good idea to get a magnesium product that does not have the Bioperine in it, just to be safe.

"Anyone ever hear of this, and is this product (or any magnesium cream product), any good?"

I found some Epsom lotion at CVS drug store for $10 a bottle. It is a CVS stiore brand lotion.

I don't think it helps a lot, but I think it is worth a try when you compare costs of that lotion to other treatment methods.

I've not heard of this. I'll go get one and give it a try.

With any topical thing...one has to watch dosing. Follow directions on the package carefully.

The only other one I know commercially made is by Kirkman.
That one is 100mg/gram cream applied.

Thanks for the post. I'll try this on hubby too!

And I just came home from CVS. I wish I had read this post BEFORE I went to CVS.

I'll go back later and see about this epsom lotion.

Thanks much

this would be a BIG help over having to drag a basin of water, towels, etc.

Will update.

Well, guess what??

We can make our own epsom lotion.

I found this EXCELLENT instructional website

http://www.thegfcflady.com/2009/04/2...m-salt-lotion/

Yes, we have a person on my magnesium thread who made her own too.

The only downside is dosing. Making sure you get the right amount/ area applied.

I made some magnesium ointment once, using Aquaphor as a base. It seemed to work nicely, but I had a rebound effect the next day with MORE pain than I started with. This doesn't happen with oral or soaking.
I used the ointment on my right knee, and this was years ago.

So I never really pursued topical for myself after that or for others. I'll try the CVS product. It is only $10... which is not that much really. (if I can find it that is).

One thing to keep in mind is that epsom salts already have water added to the weight. If you look on the label it shows that.
So the amount of magnesium is less than you think by weight.

My hubby gets a stiff back where his shingles were. I'll try him first, and not use it every day...just in case there is a dosing issue.