I started with Hyperthroid (Graves Disease) about 15 years ago. I was unaware I had this disease. My internist did a general blood test and unknown to me; added throid testing.

My doctor called me and asked if I was aware of having this disease because I had not complained of symptoms. I had issues..difficulty climbing stairs, stooping to do the vacuum, started loosing some hair; but attributed a lot of this to getting older. I was sent to an Endocronologist and was treated with tapazole for a few years. Then went into remission for a couple of years. My endo, has me come in every 4 to 6 mos for blood work testing the throid. Eventually, I went into Hypotroidism about 8 years ago.

I am still Hypothroid and take Syntroid every a.m. without food. I will likely stay this way. My next appointment with the endo is in 6 mos. This is the longest he will go without testing my throid.This is very important in order to maintain the correct med dosage.

Thanks once again, Mrs. D. regarding the need to take the magnesium; especially since I am taking the Furosemide. The spironolactone is suppose to help maintain the potassium while still being a diuretic.

(Ger)

I ran across this article today:

complete article here:
http://www.epsomsaltcouncil.org/arti...um_sulfate.pdf

Well its been over 3 months since I started taking the proper type of magnesium and as stated above was to report my results after that period.

Since taking magnesium regularly on a daily basis many of my symptoms have really diminished to a point where it is truly remarkable. Here are some of the improvements and comments:

1. Cold feet and hands feels about 95% improved. Some of my periodic flares still produce the cold feeling, but it is rare even then. The coldness goes away quicker and isn't as intense when present.
2. Memory has really improved. Keep in mind that regaining memory back after having it slip away over several years due to inadequate nutrition is a very slow process at best. Vitamin B12, fish oil and Folate helped me improve it in a gradual fashion since taking them in 2009. Taking the magnesium over the last 3 months has really helped me more than anything taken previously. I keep close track of my short term memory to see if I show improvement so I know it's working. I now remember where I parked my car in a big lot after shopping and my locker number at the gym without having to check it in my pocket. This may seem minor, but its a huge relief for me!
3.Dizziness has improved as well. I still get random bouts of dizziness, but less frequently and more mild than before.
4. Hypersensitivity on face and scalp much improved with lesser reoccurences.
5. Tingling in the hands is slightly better but still there. Comes and goes.
6. My hair is now a bit thicker than before. I always had thick bushy hair until the PN became apparent. My hair really started to thin the last couple of years. I know that magnesium is not a hair loss cure, but something happened to improve my condition and I can't think of anything else.
7. Numbness in feet doesn't appear to have changed much if at all. It cycles from very mild to moderate depnding on a flare or not.
8. Flares are less frequent and less intense overall.

In conclusion, I'm very happy with the magnesium and hope it helps others like it did me.

Thanks for the update. I am so glad for you that you are improving and more comfortable!

Great about your improvements. My doctor has me on 400 mg twice a day. Very important.

I'm impressed that your doctor even knows about the benefits of magnesium. Doctors have made me become very skeptical over the last couple years. Still, there are some very good ones around. You just have to find them.