That was an interesting article. My RD has me on 1500mg of calcium and 2000iu of vitD, but has never mentioned magnesium. I have calcium deposits in my quad muscles which occurred long before my PM became. Its interesting to me that I keep mentioning that my RD and she just keeps blowing it off. Like it wouldn't be related...but maybe it's an important symptom that's being over looked. I think I will be adding magnesium to my supplement regimen! Thanks.

I use magnesium. My neuro told me to take calcium, magnesium, and vitamind d together, because they work synergystically.

Hi Nanny - how many mg of each do you take (calcium/magnesium/vitd)- thanks!

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Different doctors (not the neuro) told me to take 600-1200 mg. of calcium, 400-600 mg. of magnesium, and 5,000 iu's of Vit. D3. One of them told me not to take magnesium oxide alone, but to only use the oxide form if it was mixed in with other forms of magnesium such as citrate, etc.

Sorry, I didn't answer your specific question. I settled on 600 mg. of calcium, 400 mg. of magnesium, and 5,000 iu's of Vit. D3. I also added Vit. K2, and take all these in the morning.

The article did mention that it should be a 2:1 ratio of calcium to mag. So if u take 1200 cal, then take 600 mag. Have a good weekend

I recently heard about that! I will be asking my Dr about it. In the meantime, im gonna take note of your mg intake nanny.
A friend found this site for me a few days ago and its been very informative. Ive had DM for 8yrs and had noone to talk to that could really understand where im coming from. Thanks!

Rave713, thank you for your post. I have osteoporosis thanks to prednisone our friend. I read this terrific book called, Your Bones by Lara Pizzorno and Dr, Johnathan Wright. You need the ALL of the following for healthy bones:Calcium, magnesium, vitamin D3, vitamins K2, B6, B12, folate, and the minerals boron, phosphorus, zinc, manganese, copper, molybdenum, selenium, and strontium.The book also gives details on how to get these elements in your food. It gives an extensive lists of foods to eat. It also gives the number 800-527-9512 to Progressive Labs that has a product called Osteo-Mins with all these ingredients. I hope this helps.

My first post....yeah!! Yes, you need all those to help with strong bones. It is my understanding that you need calcium, mag, and D together because on there own your body is unable to absorb or convert for use.