@ Rick: Magnesium can be sedating (or relaxing) to some people. It also dilates blood vessels, more so for those contracted to some extent to begin with.

I always put my mag lotion on at night. And that is when I used to take my SlowMag also.

You might lower your dose, or split it up during the day (which more approximates how magnesium is derived from food eaten). Or you might want to try the new topical form...Morton's. Enough does get into the blood stream if you apply it correctly. I rub mine into my wrists and inner arms where the veins show...for systemic absorption. It has been very helpful for me this way.

If I remember correctly you are using that ACE inhibitor still? That can be additive...since yours is one that enters the brain.
Since you use an ACE inhibitor, also, you may have some lowering of blood pressure as well. Can you take your pressures daily... before and after using magnesium? That may reveal something.

Once I quit the evil lisinopril, my mind cleared up considerably and I had much more energy. Not to mention I got my life back too.

Mrs D, just thought I would share...a person I work with has migraines, suggested that she eat almonds every day, no more migraines! NOW, that person just reported to me that their doc has stopped their BP meds! no longer needed! A convert, I am sure, lol.

Yep.... magnesium is great for lowering hypertension. Low magnesium probably creates hypertension in many people.

I went from 3 strong BP drugs to one little dose of beta blocker daily after my lisinopril reaction crisis. I am a new person. No more weird orthostatic events, no more dizziness for no reason, and I can breathe much better too.

Thanks for the story, pabb.

Thanks Mrs D. I won't give up then. As to your question re ACE inhibitors, I quit lindopril some time back and need to update my profile. I can't blame the magnesium anymore I guess.

Any advice on which type of magnesium supplement might be beneficial for Alzheimer's please?

Any magnesium supplement absorbed well (see the beginning posts on this thread)... will help. Oxide is NOT included.

There are some articles on magnesium use in Alzheimer's...like this one.
http://www.ihealthtube.com/aspx/article.aspx?id=3466

Ionized means it is easily soluble and absorbed from the GI tract.

Just wanted to add here that I have just learned that the Morton Epsom Lotion that is such a great source of transdermal magnesium is now also being carried at most Walgreens stores too, in addition to at WalMart
http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/mor...216500-product

Thanks Chemar..... Some people just won't go to WalMart.
(my husband's friend gave me grief about that!)... We told her to suck it up, hold her nose, run in the pharmacy door, pay, and run out and it would be over in flash! LOL

I looked it up and see that there are zone pricing issues, so I don't know what the price range would be for people. Zone pricing means stores within the chain charge various prices depending on the clientele. We have alot of that here.

I use a magnesium tablet thst is a blend of 4 types of magnesium if anyone is interested check www.drsinarta.com Dr. Sinatra is a well respected cardiologist.

bumping up for new members......