Is it best to soak the feet at bedtime?
thank you.

I don't think it matters.

Some find the relaxation from epsom salts nice at night though and helps sleep.

Mrs. D, I soaked my feet today in a warm water with Epsom salt. Good gracious, my feet suddenly were burning! Before I soaked, my feet were painful but not burning.

Is it just my nerves not used to it and trying to adjust? If this is something normal I will soak again tomorrow but if not, I wont try it again.

I know it might have been years ago when you did the Epsom sallt, but would you remember the sensation the first time?

Thank you.

Oh, I still do epsom salts... never have had burning ever.

If you make it too strong, and you have dry skin, the salt could sting I suppose. This is why we should not use HOT water either.
Only warm.

But there have been a very few posters here over time who claimed to have burning.

I used warm water in a medium sized basin. Water was ankle-high and Epsom was 3 oz, skin not dry.

I will try again tom with lesser Epsom. I want this to work:) magnesium is in my "to try" list of supplement. As I read your thread on supplements, my list also becomes longer. I really wanted my thyroid function to stabilize because I want to try ANCAR and R lipoic.

Mrs. D, I tried soaking my feet again in warm water with Epsom salt. For 2 days now, it has not given me the burning feeling like the first time. I am wondering how many times can you soak your feet epsom in a day?

It gives me temporary relief from my feet pain. Although the relief only lasted briefly, but any relief - even how brief it is - is always WELCOME!!!

Thank you Mrs. D!

I only soak when my feet hurt. Maybe once a week.
I used to do it with every bath. But I don't soak in the tub as much because I find it hard to get out! (embarrassing to admit...but my muscles are shot).

I use the magnesium lotion now almost daily, and that takes the
edge off for me.

Thank you Mrs.D. I dont have magnesium lotion at home now. My feet are really hurting. I think the pain in my feet is getting worse. Can I soak more than once a day Mrs.D?

Thank you.

Yes you can. I wouldn't go over twice a day though until you
find out what is causing your feet to increase with pain.
Epsom salts are just for relief of discomfort. If your PAIN is being generated in the spine it will not block that. But magnesium can help with vascular issues (circulation). That is called ischemic pain as opposed to pain generated by inflammation (arthritis), or compressed nerves. I've lost track of your history, other than the thyroid issues. So do pay attention to your worsening feet as a sign that something else may be going on, etc.

Do you have compressive issues? Have you tried Biofreeze?
Lidoderm patches? Do you have increased PN in the hands as well?

Mrs. D,
 

Just noticed this post regarding the Centrum Senion and that it is Iron Free. You say that is important of older females and males. I am 73 and husband 78 and our daily multivitamin has in Bold letters With Iron. It shows 18mg.s Iron = 100%. I did not realize, as we get older Iron is not a good idea. Am I correct in this assumption?

Also noticed your mentioning magnesium is good for circulation. I have edema and Statsis Dermatatis of the feet, ankles and legs. The ankles has many broken blood vessels. I had an ultrasound and there isn't any clotting or serious problems detected because of this. My doctor tells me to elevate my feet and wear compression stockings. I have tried and because of the burning PN in those areas, the sock add terribly to the pain and am unable to keep them on.
For the circulation; what would be a good amount of Magnesuim to take. Currently have a bottle of the Chelated Magnesium 200mg+, but as of yet, have not taken any.
As always, thank you,

(Ger)