Hi Jamtart, I take magnesium in the form of cocoa every day and it works wonders, especially for my brain. I did take it in artificial form but it upset my stomach. Hope it works for you. I'm a big believer in nutrition.

I've been taking 500 mg of mag oxide twice a day for a long time. It does help some of my symptoms, specifically muscle pain and gastric stuff, but for me at least it has not been any kind of cure. Still I wouldn't do without it. I tried mag citrate and it killed my gastritis. Also I've had my mag levels checked and I'm low if I don't take 1000 mg a day so there may be something to the thought process.

Thanks ladies - after the initial new hope comes the realisation that there is never going to be one thing that cures! If there was, we would all know it by now. Some things help, sometimes you just improve for no reason and it becomes confusing as to what helps and what doesn't!
One day at a time I guess - refuse to be discouraged.
It's nice to be able to share feelings. I'm told that a large part of physical illness is unspoken emotions - so vent ladies, go wild!
Lots of love to you all. xxx

Yeah, there may not be one thing that is a silver bullet, but I think it's good that we can share the things that are helping some. CFS is so personal and each one of us has a different situation, but we all want to feel better. So, if anything is helping, we all want to know about it. I'm glad you are refusing to give up. It's like poking CFS right in the eye. Good for you! Lots of love.

Jamtart, That is good information for the group.

I take an Ionic Magnesium. I started taking Mg for feet and leg cramps then I learned that my it made the restless leg syndrome disappear. Then I discovered Ionic Magnesium -- it took away the Lethargy. I cannot function without it. I take it twice a day -- this works for me.

I thought I would add this information for extra knowledge on Lethargy because I know how this symptom can really rob us of how we function. Ionic Magnesium has given me back my life so I am able to do what I need to do daily. Without it, I could not function at all.

http://www.emedicinehealth.com/electrolytes/article_em.htm

Electrolytes Overview


Electrolytes are the smallest of chemicals that are important for the cells in the body to function and allow the body to work. Electrolytes such as sodium, potassium, and others are critical in allowing cells to generate energy, maintain the stability of their walls, and to function in general. They generate electricity, contract muscles, move water and fluids within the body, and participate in myriad other activities.


Symptoms of Sodium Imbalance


Too much or too little sodium can cause cells to malfunction. Lethargy, confusion, weakness, swelling, seizures, and coma are some symptoms that can occur with hyper - or hyponatremia. The treatment of these conditions is dependent on the underlying cause, but it is important for the health care practitioner to understand the reason for the abnormal sodium level and correct the sodium imbalance relatively slowly. Rapid correction can cause abnormal flow of water into or out of cells. This is especially important to prevent brain cell damage (central pontinemyolysis

The concentration of electrolytes in the body is controlled by a variety of hormones, most of which are manufactured in the kidney and the adrenal glands. Sensors in specialized kidney cells monitor the amount of sodium, potassium, and water in the bloodstream. The body functions in a very narrow range of normal, and it is hormones like renin (made in the kidney), angiotensin (from the lung, brain and heart), aldosterone (from the adrenal gland), and antidiuretic hormone (from the pituitary) that keep the electrolyte balance within those normal limits.

Keeping electrolyte concentrations in balance also includes stimulating the thirst mechanism when the body gets dehydrated.



Magnesium (Mg)


Magnesium is an often forgotten electrolyte that is involved with a variety of metabolic activities in the body, including relaxation of the smooth muscles that surround the bronchial tubes in the lung, skeletal muscle contraction, and excitation of neurons in the brain. Magnesium acts as a cofactor in many of the body's enzyme activities.

Magnesium levels in the body are closely linked with sodium, potassium, and calcium metabolism; and are regulated by the kidney. Magnesium enters the body through the diet, and the amount of the chemical that is absorbed depends upon the concentration of magnesium in the body. Too little magnesium stimulates absorption from the intestine, while too much decreases the absorption.

Yes, I take magnesium glycinate too, along with a nutritional drink that is loaded with vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and other good stuff (no sugar). It's called Energy Revitalization System by Enzymatic Therapy. Dr. Teitelbaum, an expert on cfs, recommends it. My new doctor who is helping me a lot ran a comprehensive metabolic panel along with separate panels to check magnesium, vitamin D, thyroid, vitamin B12, cortisol, estrogen and testosterone. He's made some adjustments for me and it's really helping!

You really do need to have a multi-faceted approach to address all the symptoms of cfs. I've had to change my life from my diet to incorporating meditation as a daily practice, to voicing my feelings, to taking my meds/supplements. I only do what feels right for me these days.

I'm gonna try this. Can't hurt, right. I just started taking my CoQ10 again. My doctor told my its one of the most important things.

As far ad cure goes, has anyone heard of "The Wasp Phenomenon"?
My doctor Google's it n showed me. Very interesting.... Check it out, try at your own risk, if you do, have some benedryl on hand or an epipen in case of allergic reaction.

Personally, I've been sort of hanging around the wasps now. Not close to their nests, just like around my flower beds, cleaning my in -law's motorhome, etc. Guess what. They won't sting me. I call it playing the wasp lottery, cos it would be like winning the lottery if the.cure actually came to pass for me.

If any of y'all try it, let me know the results. Oh, sorry, we say "Y'all here, I'm in the South. And if I ever call you "Sweetie " just don't think anything of it. It's a compliment, not a come on, and not condescending.