Posted by Larry Hoover on October 22, 2003, at 15:17:04
In reply to Re: magnesium...Dinah, rianny » Larry Hoover, posted by Dinah on October 21, 2003, at 16:33:42
> Nope. No more questions. But thank you. I'll go look for a supplement (and check my D intake) and give it a whirl (although yet more tummy troubles doesn't sound appealing).
Bizarrely, magnesium deficiency promotes magnesium deficiency, in a vicious circle. Diarrhea is less likely if your magnesium uptake is good, but magnesium uptake is poor if you're already magnesium deficient.
Magnesium ions are hygroscopic, which means they draw water to themselves. This is believed to be why they lead to diarrhea, if they remain in the gut. The problem is that magnesium can actually be drawn into the gut along with water, leading to net magnesium loss, if you're not careful. Please, don't let one instance of diarrhea cause you to turn away from this idea. It can take a while to get your magnesium levels up again.
In your case, I was very conscious of the magnesium link in each of your stated disorders. I don't think it's a coincidence.
> I really hate resorting to the big guns on the migraine especially. I'm hoping the clinic will have something short of Butalbital, and if Magnesium helps me stick to the OTC drugs I'll be happy. (Perhaps you've noticed that I'm suspicious of medications.)
Meds have their place, but they ought not to be first-line treatment, IMHO. Especially since there are food/nutrient factors to consider.
I know I'm biased.
Lar
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