Also, I take Magnesium Glycinate. My Holistic Medicine doctor got me started on it. Supposedly, the 'Glycinate' dissolves and digests best in the body. I'm not sure if she's right. I just took her word for it. I've never noticed any difference with taking the Magnesium. I just continue to do so, because she thinks I need it. Guess I'm trusting my doctors. Huh?!

I do know that Magnesium Oxide is different than Magnesium Glycinate. That's what my Holistic Medicine doctor said. Cause I had asked her. I named three or four different Magnesiums, and none were the same.

I guess a person can test their magnesium level. It's a test that the doctor does. They scrape a little of your tongue and send it in. My insurance doesn't pay for it. Which is fine. That's one test that sounded painful enough that I didn't want it!

There are SO many types of Vitamins and Supplements. I know that even when searching for the B-2, the pharmacy helpers tried to give me B-12 and that's not the same either.

If you go to my profile (Puddles) and you scroll down to my discussion of June 13th, you will see that I posted ALL of the supplements that I am taking!

Puddles,

I don't know how I overlooked your excellent discussion thread -- thanks for pointing it out and sharing your information!

Hugs,

LuvMyCat

I also take Malic Acid (1-2 caps) daily. I'm not really sure how this helps, but I seem to function better when I take it than when I don't. It is a very subtle effect, but it is still there. In some of my research, it was stated that taking Malic Acid along with Magnesium can be beneficial to some fibro patients I guess that means me!

I also have been taking Melatonin 3mg (3 nightly) for over a year. In the beginning it seemed to help some with my sleep, but now doesn't appear to be working well. I've decreased to 2 tabs nightly, and can't tell any difference. I have tried almost everything for sleep over several years (some things work for a while, and some didn't work at all), but have finally had to go back to Zanaflex to get any sleep. It has been the only drug to consistently help me to sleep. I quit taking it for a while because, according to research, it prevents you from going into a restful sleep stage and has some "not-so-nice" side effects. Well, I think that this type sleep is better than none, and I haven't experienced any serious side effects from it so far.

Have any of you tried SAMe for pain? I've tried up to 5 tablets (on schedule) daily over several months, but still can't really tell if it helps any with my pain. (My research stated that it helps increase the production of endorphins, which are the body's natural pain blocking chemicals and are more powerful than morphine.) Maybe it just doesn't help with fibro pain.

Gentle Hugs,
Carla



In the midst of your pain, don't forget the blessings in your life.

Post edited by: JM3, at: 07/15/2008 11:13

My blood tests just showed up with high enzymes in my liver again so I'm not sure it's working for that and I haven't had any pain relief, at least not that I've noticed.

I take folic acid and a fibro complete daily vitamin.

The one thing that I think is helping me is COQ10. I've noticed a big improvement in my cognitive function since I've been taking it (about 3 months).

How much CoQ10 do you take daily? I've been having some problems with my thinking processes.

Gentle Hugs,
Carla



In the midst of your pain, don't forget the blessings in your life.