Hi Ouchy...Don't know if this will help, but I take something called "Fibro-Care"--it has Magnesium and Malic Acid, along with vitamins C, B1, and B6. It is made by a company called TyH and I order them on-line. I had read somewhere about the combination of Magnesum and Malic Acid helping with Fibro, and I do believe they do help--even if it's just a bit.

Hope this helps--didn't really answer your question, did I? Sorry, Fibro-fog has had the upper hand ALL DAY...

Wishing you GENTLE HUGS and COMFORT...

I take a magnesium aspartate. A nutritionist told me that the aspartate (not asporatate) form is more readily absorbed by the body. Most of my research concurs with that recommendation. Also, the one I take now combines it with potassium which works synergistically with the magnesium. The brand is Country Life.

Hey ouchy,

I did a lot of research and just ordered magnesium malate. It hasn't come yet, but I sure hope it helps.

what are the difference?

I tale Malic Acid

from: http://www.ehow.com/facts_5703285_magnesium-malate-vs_-magnesium-sterate.html

Magnesium Malate Vs. Magnesium Sterate
By Hazel Morgan

Magnesium stearate and magnesium malate are both used in medicine but in different ways. Magnesium stearate is also known as octadecanoic acid; another name for magnesium malate is malic acid.

Description
Magnesium malate, an easily-absorbed form of magnesium typically sold in pill form, is the magnesium salt of malic acid. Magnesium stearate, a salt derived from magnesium and stearic acid, is an ingredient of magnesium malate.
Properties
Both magnesium stearate and magnesium malate appear as a white powder. The former is a type of fatty acid whereas the latter is a natural fruit acid.

Chemistry
The chemical formula for magnesium stearate is C36H70MgO4. The chemical formula for magnesium malate is C4H4MgO5 . Both contain carbon, hydrogen, magnesium, and oxygen.
Uses
Magnesium malate is used to treat fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. Both may indicate magnesium deficiency. Magnesium stearate is used as a filler in medications and is found in magnesium malate tablets. Magnesium stearate is also used to bind the sugar in hard candy like PEZ.

Fun Fact
Magnesium stearate is a component of "bathtub rings," formed when calcium or magnesium combines with soap particles.

Do you all take Magnesium / Malic Acid supplements? I have heard in the past that Fibro folks take it and it does help.

Did you need to go over the dosages with your doc?

I take 5000 iu of Vit D3, I think that has helped me some.

"Fun Fact
Magnesium stearate is a component of "bathtub rings," formed when calcium or magnesium combines with soap particles."

...and this is why I opted for the malate. LOL

Well, if you're too broke, you could always lick your bathtub...

I dont choose to argue with ANYONE> But I have been on Manesium Sterate, for many years. It not only takes away my Fibro pain, but helps my Migraines, and Degenerative Disc disease, as well. To each his own. But I do swear this DOES, in fact, help me. I take 500 Mlgs in the AM, with Activa. NOTHING, has helped my pain more. I take Spring Valley Magnesium, with Zinc. As I have for years. So I guess you can call me a bathtub licker.All I know is, I have no side effects, and it helps me more than pain meds EVER have!!!!!!!

Wow I didn 't know there was a third magnesium "asparatate." I have learned so much ! I'm glad I brought it up. Thank you for all your responses. Now I think I'll go and lick the bathtub (Unduki)!! LOL !
Don't worry Rapunzel we aren't here to argue, just to get everyones opinion on what works for them. It's ok that everyone doesn't agree, because all of our bodies are different !!
Now I have more choices on the menu ! Teeheeheehee !

I just talked with my chiropractor the other day about this. He's been researching fibro for six years now and is in the process of writing a book about his therapudic findings. He recommended I take Magnesium (500mg.) twice a day, along with the recommended dosage on the bottle of Malic Acid. I've read other articles about the combination of these two supplements and understand that it really works for our pain. I'm going to give it a try...would love to be off the prescription drugs!

Just a website on magnesium.. has lots of info........


http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/magnesium.asp

Wishing everyone a Happy Thursday
Take care gentle hugs

I am just about to try magnesium supplements but as always it is the fear of the unknown that stops me taking them. I get very nervous that I might have a reaction yet I feel chances r I am just being irrational. Please DS friends help me get over my paranoia and have the courage to take supplaments incase they may help. I currently take 30mg of amnitrip before bed but other than that panadol when real bad but try more pain management via natural methods.