I would strongly suggest that if you are going to take magnesium supplements to do so at night before you go to bed. I used to take all of my supplements in the morning and then I would be so tired during the day and I didn’t know why. Taking magnesium at night before bed was a game changer for me.
Same here. I actually take them at dinner to be sure to get fat and water to absorb them. I’m also very very very forgetful in the morning. So it’s a win win.
Same, I got Lif-flo magnesium lotion, my RLS disappears when I use it and it does work better in evening, so I’m not falling asleep too soon. This helps me in so many ways💕 thank you
Same, I got Lif-flo magnesium lotion, my RLS disappears when I use it and it does work better in evening, so I’m not falling asleep too soon. This helps me in so many ways💕 thank you
I've dealt with severe pain for decades. I was anorexic & after I began eating daily it took me over a year to realize I was eating the wrong foods. I'm still allergic to milk, beef and soy. Magnesium has helped my pain levels to go down a lot along with the diet changes. And helps my sleep a lot. I did have neurosurgery in March & it helped get rid of about 40% of my overall pain. But I had been malnourished big time. Eating correctly & taking supplements has changed my life drastically.
I just learned it's oxalates that I'm extremely sensitive to. That's my problem. 50+ yrs of pain and not 1 Dr could figure that out or that I'm autistic.
T. B....may I know what type of neurosurgury you have?Where and what did the dr. done?I'm from South Africa and never heard about surguries on neuro/nerves.My English is not perfect...but try to let me understand this...thank you so much
Have you tried raw goats milk? Many who are allergic to milk are so because we're drinking low quality supermarket milk. Goats milk us highly digestible and enzymatic whole.
After having mild but persistent pain in my hip and lower back for months, I suspected that I night be magnesium deficient. Watched your video and it was confirmation for me. I took magnesium glycenate: and two days later the pain is GONE. I came here straight away to let you know!! I'm watching all of your series on back pain, etc. Thank you, new subbie here!!
I use magnesium for that exact thing. It works wonderfully well! I mix a tiny bit in a glass of cold water and those awful, scary random flutters calm down.
I suffered from migraines for many years until I read an article of a woman who used Magnesium for her migraines and it helped. I bought it and took it 3 times a day and still do because I never had migraines again.
The form of magnesium is very important. The Magnesium Glycinate form is more readily absorbed and the side effects are minimal if they exist at all. It's more expensive, but really worth it! Read the supplement label and get the one without the other forms of magnesium. I no longer have migraines and no loose bowels (which I had with the cheaper magnesium oxide), and I sleep much better! Thank you, Dr. Furlan!
Did you get diagnosed for magnesium deficiency or just go for it? My migraines are getting more frequent I just want a fix without dinking around wirh referralsand blood work. Someone told me about Mg the other day so I'm here. Sleeping more soundly and through the whole night would also be a plus. Any correlation with caffeine and your migraines?
Here it is 1:11 AM and I woke because of physical pain from being on my feet for 6.5 hrs prior to bed. I had been diagnosed with fibromyalgia many yrs ago yet I believe it is more from issues of the diabetes curse. I have been taking many supplements and more recently added Magnesium. I am so blessed to have come across your posts and look forward to keeping up with your past and future informational posts. May God's divine blessings and favor continue to be upon you Dr.
Thank you so much for sharing this information. I have suffered from rheumatoid and osteoarthritis since I can remember. I am 82. I fell on my right hip 20 months ago and have gone through a series pain management to no avail. I am finally feeling better since I starter taking magnesium which has certainly given me a significant easing of pain which helps me to remain able to function on my own.
I was plagued with some screaming cramps due to arthritis in my feet that persistently woke me up at night. A wonderful MD suggested magnesium which was life-changing for me. Thank you so much for your presentation which I have forwarded to someone else in need. I am a grateful subscriber. Keep up the great work.
I hadn't realised the arthritis in my feet was actually psoriatic arthritis. I've been taking Mg for other reasons but yes, the pain in my right heel mostly stays away.
I started with a topical magnesium , Theraworx, effective but needs a few minutes before the cramps stop in my feet. Learned later about supplement pills, recommended daily dose worked, cramps now rare, infrequent. I keep the Theraworx still, for that rare cramp moment.
I began taking magnesium malate or glycinate a few years ago due to eating a ketogenic diet due to diabetes. As a wonderful side effect my migraines became far less, muscle pain decreases quite a lot, and my BP doesn't have as many swings. We found it helps my husband with pain, and stress issues he had. It also helps him sleep better. There are two vitamins that I notice reduce my muscle pain, magnesium and vitamin D. They make a big difference. Other vitamins do help, but magnesium I never want to be without again.
@radicallyforjesus Vitamin D very helpful to me as well in combination with magnesium. Slightly off topic but some new formulations of curcumin I'm finding very helpful relieving pain--for me it took a few months before I noticed it. I hope the good doctor can get around to covering the pros/cons of curcumin. I'm finding you gotta do "all the above" to make any noticeable/helpful difference, take care all
I also take magnesium, D3, raw turmeric, cayenne pepper pepper and garlic, apple cider vinegar, olive oil and some other things. I really thought i was dying when I started but now I'm only sore in my hands. Zinc helps also.
@@gettingstuffdoneright5332 yep, you have began to realize that human nutrition is important and poorly understood by most doctors, and that we have been given much misinformation from government
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I was able to completely eliminate the 6-12 migraines per month I was getting. I started at 1500 mg and titrated down to 250-500bmg daily. I haven't needed to fill a prescription auto-injector for migraines for 3 years.
I take magnesium chloride in its liquid form doesn't taste good but after rinsing it out down with plain water it works very well to replenish or build up my magnesium levels
I used to get terrible migraine headaches. Years ago I began to take magnesium for my muscle cramps, and now I never get migraine headaches anymore! I never thought they might be connected. I want to try magnesium glycenate because I have insomnia.
And magnesium was the only thing that stopped the post herpetic pain a family member had for 20+ years after Shingles. She began taking magnesium for muscles spasms but we realised it was relieving her shingles pain. When she ran out of magnesium the pain would come back. When she started it again, the pain went away.
Hi what kind of magnesium did he take?my mother also suffers now from nerve pain because of shinglws,may i know what magnesium did take to ease the pain nerve thank u
@@candyvillanueva6991we're in Australia, and used Cabot Health's Magnesium Complete. If you go to their website and look up, Magnesium Complete, it will give you the ingredients. Hope the information is of use and helps you.
I have insomnia and deal with chronic pain..so I know I dont get enough from my food intake so I take supplements...you are teaching that it is helpful to a ton of other things I am dealing with..so wonderful for your help!
Hi Dr Andrea. I have a slipped disk and have been suffering horrible pain for the last 3 weeks left leg all the way down to the foot. I have taken the prescribe pain killers, but I am still suffering. I watched this vid/post last night and took your advice. The supplement was magnesium taurate, 2 tablets, also 1 this morning. It was the best sleep I have had in 3 weeks. The pain is back this morning but there seems to be a slight improvement. Thank you so much, and God bless you.
I really 👍 like her explanation and knowing she’s great to understand even if you know really nothing about medication 💊. Thanks 🙏 a lot for your explanations. 🌅
Dr Andrea gave me my life back, the pain still here, but under control. The best pain doctor ever. Thank you for more this material and for all you have been doing to me.
That was really interesting. Thanks. Just looking on Cronometer it seems very easy to get up to the daily amount and at under a 1000 calories too. I took 15g of raw cacao because it's non dutched and therefore froths very effectively in a milk frother, especially using organic, unsweetened soya milk (250ml). Two medium slices of whole wheat bread and 200g of baked beans. Milled flax seeds 10g...the sprouted type are especially good. Then sweet potato and carrots 150g each and 150g each of broccoli and cabbage. That's 965 Kcal and approx 420mg of magnesium. Incidentally that also gives well over 100% of Phosphorous, iron, manganese and copper and nearly 100% of calcium, potassium, zinc and selenium, not to mention most of the daily vitamin requirements and a great omega 3 to omega 6 ratio. In the UK that's very inexpensive food especially at those small quantities
You are a wise man!! I like Your ability to compile a list & eat those things to nourish the body. Wonderful!! Thank You & Bless You for making such a great example!
also BRILLIANT to point out IF a person ate FOOD we would not need any 'meds' to further bring imbalance, excesses & deficiencies into our bodies. That will NEVER be corrected with (spelling does not count - You know what I mean :-) ) metroprolol, omperazole, thoroxin, statins etc etc etc.... EAT FOOD! Be well!!
Unfortunately most commercially grown vegetables are lacking natural minerals due to the methods used to grow them. Soils are depleted of natural minerals and so farmers are using fertilisers to grow. As well hydroponics, where they use fertilisers and so the vegetables are lacking in many minerals usually found in organically production. Then there's the pesticides and other chemicals used to get picture perfect uniform products on the shelves. This is also the case with meats. Unless you're eating organic foods and non GMO it's a loosing battle....
I use Magnesium Chloride oil and use it topically for my pain. In fact, I use most of my oil topically for optimal results. I do not have diarrhea using this method.
@@craftjunkie-gq2rb I'd like to know that, too, if you try it. I have neuropathy (numbness alternating with pain) in the soles of my feet and toes. I take magnesium citrate but it doesn't help my feet, so I'd like to know if the oil would.
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I stumbled upon magnesium 2 yrs ago from another source. But today while I’m watching this, it’s great explanation and very true. I will not go without. Your body uses it 300 Times a second on the cellular level. It does just about everything. Much more than pain. Blood pressure, strong bones and teeth , it also makes the arteries in your heart and veins more elastic like they were when we were kids and young adults. So basically your chances of having heart disease lessons and it keeps your circulatory system in much better working condition by taking magnesium. Taking vitamin D3 not only helps with depression, pain and strong bones, it also is needed to be taken with all your other vitamins and supplements to be evenly distributed around your body. Recently came across this info, incase anyone else was not aware of this info on D3 and magnesium. So I will not take my vitamins and supplements without vitamin D3 at same time now
@My Love Is there any point in taking multi vitamins? I've bought some & they made me ill so I bought a bunch of separate vitamins including K2 to try, but they're all so huge! I have issues swallowing them all.
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Thank you! I have watched many videos on magnesium for pain by different educated people but your video has explained the different types of magnesium supplements far better than most. You gave factual information, good sources of information and explained it in detail. I have CFS, Fibro Myalgia and diabetic neuropathy. I eat a fair number of the foods that you listed that have a good source of magnesium yet I still have all the signs of deficiency. I think it's due to all the medications I take. I think adding the magnesium Glycinate taken in the evening would be a good option for me. My leg pain and feet pain is far greater when trying to sleep. I understand this video was for informational purposes only.
I consulted my Dr and she highly recommended because I also have high calcium levels and blunt pain in my right thigh that she is treating with Magnesium for now.. Wish me luck, just started on this regimen.
Very clear and thanks. I have been taking a Cal, Mag, D tablet for years. If I miss a couple of days I feel like my joints are seizing up from arthritis pain. Thanks for confirming about mg.
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Your videos are really worth watching. Please keep guiding us with your useful tips especially regarding our daily diet which could be health friendly. Bye.
I'm 58. I take magnesium/zinc about an hr before bedtime. I also take collagen in the morning. I rarely have pain, maybe a little shoulder stiffness but I've dealt with that issue since my early 20s.
I have just come across your videos. I LOVE how they are all so clear, easy to understand and you get straight to the point. Excellent and easy to apply information. Thank you!!!
Magnesium all but ended my High Blood Pressure and PVCs. I went into the Hospital, had tests , etc, and no Doctor ever told me I was electrolyte deficient. A Vitamin Salesman told this , and it changed my Life.
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I have taken 250 mg at hours of sleep for several years, also make you sleep better. Good for heart also for younger women with monthly loss of blood (periods)
Synergy is basically the theory of multiple nutrients needed to be ingested because they need to be able to work together. Taking a magnesium pill could drive down other nutrients in your body that are low already causing disease. If you are well to do or have a relative that loves to garden you would be best to grow green vegetables especially vegetables such as broccoli to get the multiple nutrients that are needed. Increasing your magnesium without maintaining proper potassium levels could be a dire problem
It's taking a while at least a year but I'm convinced that daily dosing of magnesium malate has helped enormously with pain and migraine frequency and intensity. Good luck to everyone
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Since I started using Magnesium (2x250mg daily) I no longer suffer from diabetic cramps. My heart disease (according to my cardiologist) also seems to be in check with my AFIB undetected 50% of the time vs. 100% of the time as it had been in the last 10-years.
I’ve been dealing with pain for 10 years. Lack of proper medical care from the military and injuries after my discharge. Magnesium has helped me with my pain in lumbar area as well as both of knees. I upped my game with grounding sheets, and acupuncture beeds. My condition is also made more complicated as my gout is quite aggressive. So diet is a bit more complicated. Thank you for sharing this. I also take a grain of sea salt under my tongue with water.
I TAKE MAGNESIUM CITRATE -- I FEEL LIKE A NEW PERSON SINCE I STARTED -- PAIN THROUGHOUT MY BODY HAS MOSTLY BEEN ELIMINATED (I HAD BEEN ON PREDNISONE FOR ALMOST 2 YEARS WITH PMR (AUTO- IMMUNE) AND THIS HAS HELPED REDUCE ANY RESIDUAL PAIN. SUFFERED CONSTIPATION FOR YEARS SINCE RADIATION -- GONE! THE DETAILED EXPLANATION IN THIS VIDEO WAS REFRESHING TO HEAR -- ESPECIALLY HOW SHE USED MEDICAL TERMS AND THEN EXPLAINED THEM FOR US LAYMEN TO FULLY UNDERSTAND. I WILL CONTINUE TO FOLLOW THIS LADY: DR. ANDREA FURLAN
Hi Dr.Andrea Furlan for bringing this video on just at the right time for me to learn about magnesium helping with muscular pain I’am having,and also for anxiety,and insomnia as you mention,and i must add I used it for leg cramps and it did help to get rid of the leg cramps,keep more videos coming thank you😘🙏
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@@DrAndreaFurlan I have been suffering from nerve pain in my left leg 🦵 over 2 yrs now since I had a stroke on my right side.I have been watching you and doing most of what you say to do.thank you for all your help!! You are one of the best!! You and your family take care.
It's the best thing for runners cramp which can wake you suddenly in the middle of the night with pain in both legs! The effect of a magnesium tablet is almost instantaneous in the relief it brings!
I take Cal/Mag which is supplement from Youngevity. It has 400mg of Magnesium. They also suggest taking at night. What I love about this product is that its a powder. You add it to water to activate so its easily absorbed. Definitely a good product.
I went through so many invasive treatments only to realize I had central sensitization that mainly affects my lower pelvis. Sometimes I find the best help for CS is reducing stress and increasing exercise even on days when I don’t want to. It has made a massive difference in tampering down abnormal signals from my brain. However, it’s nice to have a little bit of help either pharmaceutically or in the form of supplements so I’m always interested to see these things. I was taking magnesium for constipation but to be honest, Things have been better for me lately and maybe I can attribute that to magnesium
HAVE THE SAME THING!!! I've never met anyone who has something similar to me. I have to take Lyrica and Naltrexone. I notice exercise (finally I can move) has reduced my pain which was horrific for a year and half. I'm just finally enjoying lower pain but my athleticism has gone down by 90 percent. I use to be a skier, hiker and biker. I can't even sit yet or drive. Message me anytime. I'm Laura Stollorz Schroeder. I take B12, Vitamin D, Fish oil and Vitamin A. I'm trying to get my body back and gain weight but it's been a challenge. I'm trying to be more positive. I love Micheal Sealey for Hypnosis on RUclips. I would like to take Magnesium Malate.
In addition to magnesium, but a bunch of silicone scar gel and apply it all over your pelvis area 2x a day. It will restore the tissue, which has had excessive calcium and other minerals accumulate in it.
@@lauraschroeder8177 Hello I am Kally, My body has been in pain for Two years after dental appointment two years ago. I heard the drug from podcast about Natrexone. Does it work for you? and how much you take? and you also take Lyrica. So are these drugs have much of side effects ? Thank you Kally from Alberta
@@lauraschroeder8177 To be more specific, I developed interstitial cystitis from too many UTIs when I was young. Then I was given a nerve block which unfortunately irritated my pudendal nerve and then I end up with something horrible called pudendal neuralgia. Of course you can add pelvic floor dysfunction on top of that which generally develops when you have excessive nerve pain. I was a mountain biker before all this happened, and as you can imagine, with these conditions it can be excruciating to sit on a bike seat. Some people would tell me it’s even damaging, but I have found that with the right bike set up and slow return to my favorite activities, I can ride Pretty much pain-free now. I just have to use a special saddle and I’m good. It wasn’t easy at first, you’re always gonna have a bit more pain when trying to get back into activity when you’re this sensitive. I would consider myself 80% better. I have people contacting me all the time from support groups because they can’t believe I’m sitting on a bike and doing better from some thing supposedly so incurable. I tell them I use mind-body approaches but that it’s not an overnight fix. It’s a constant maintenance.
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Thanks for your video. It gave me good information. Couples of months ago. I want to take magnesium L-threaonate for pain, anxiety, and sleep. So I asked my doctor to order my blood level of magnesium before I decide to take it. The result came back showed that my blood magnesium is within normal level. So I am now hesitated to take due to it may cause overdose. My doctor thinks it is OK to take but said I do not necessarily need it.
I had similar situation yrs ago but did research and learned physiological levels and therapeutic can be diff and My MD agreed also that there are limits to diagnostic tests. There are good studies on this. I’ve taken citrate then glycinate for many yrs and really find it helps with pain, sleep and anxiety. L-threaonate is good for brain function.
A gentle reminder that research has recently shown that “normal” levels are not optimal levels. “ normal levels” were developed many decades ago, usually in reference to preventing a particular disease/ deficiency that was common in the first half of the last century. Best of luck!✨
Funny how I clicked on this subject. I am 85 and in good hesalth. I have taken recommended vitamins as usual with the exception of Mg. After taking Mg I felt more alert and stronger. When I didn't my lethargic posture resumed. I take a triple Magnesium complex 400mg/day. A combination of Mg silicate, triglycerides and stearate.) So the label reads.
I’ve taken calcium with magnesium (called vital-mag, Shaklee brand) for years for migraines, or for muscle spasms in the back (which are quite painful, like labor pains in the back 😩), and it works real well. It’s not instant relief. It takes time to work, depending on the severity of pain. Better to take it daily, but sometimes I get bad about that. This is a safer, more natural method above over-the-counter drugs. Also good for charlie horses in the shins.
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Ketamine in street addicts destroyed their bladders and gave them IC. I use Ketamine and was very worried. Doctors and Pharmacists will tell you it is safe. I have cut down on my usage but want to completely get off of the drug. I will try Magnesium Malate. Movement has helped my pain.
Laura, be sure to drink lots of clean water before and after using keta, and drink lots of water the day after, don't hit the coffee the next day. I do recommend using only small amounts, microdosing and never every day, it is difficult. If you smoke, stopping will improve your pain threshold dramaically. taking cold showers/cold swims will also do a world of good for your pain, stay away from normal pain meds as they lower your pain threshold. If you arent doing yoga, give it a go for at least a month and see how it works for you. adding potassium suppliments does a world of good for me with my energy and pain relief mixed with magnesium, it is a daily basic for me. Just be sure to drink a glass of orange juice or water with lemon juice in it as to stop kidney stones. listen to your body as best as you can , and take it easy on yourself. Blessings
wow that's a high dose, i'm 72 my pain in my lower back started in april right out of the blue i didn't hurt myself or pick up something heavy its very frustrating i'm going for injections i hope they help Take Care!
so i used magnesium because ive been feeling tired, but i suffer from chronic back pain and i noticed the pain subsided after a short time, few days later i had back pain again and i used the magnesium and yup, it reduced drastically again.
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Thank you DrAndreaFurlan, In India , only few doctor recommends , osteoarthritis patient to take whole egg to improve the collagen levels. All doctors are recommending carbs with glucosamine tablet for their selfishness and treating patients badly🙏
My doctor just told me to start taking 500mg of this a day as I suffer from chronic pain from countless injuries throughout a very violent life as well as extreme anxiety and PTSD, lately I was experiencing taquacardia and bracacardia due to lowering my Clonazepam too quickly...... This lead to a level of terror even I have never experienced before.... I was waking up scared of what the day would bring, if I even slept, to going to bed in terror.... Last week my big toe went numb and I told him about the discomfort in the same leg.... It was as if he had an epiphany and said I needed to take the magnesium...... It's only been a few days of taking 400mg but tonight I'll be taking the recommend 500 as I had to wait for delivery...... I already feel a bit better but I'm getting a EKG and something else done later this week.... Oh and my numb toe has decreased...... I'll update this in a bit when I know more.... Thanks for the explanation, it helped.....
This is my first Dr. Furlan video... I figure she must be Brazilian... she has the same accent my english speaking Brazilian family has, so I feel right at home and subscribed! Ta tudo tranquilo!
Hi Dr.Furlan first thank you for sharing your knowledge. A family member was told her blood platelets dropped very low……My question is how can she raise her blood platelets naturally ? Can you do a video on that condition? Thank you in advance for any information you can share
I have been taking Magnesium for 20 years plus originally to help me sleep better, over the years I have learned many other benefits and of course now I have learned it also helps build your immune system
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I've been taking 400mg of magnesium glycinate for 2 years. I have insomnia, osteoarthritis, restless legs syndrome, and severe pain from failed back surgery. I can attest that magnesium glycinate is a life saver 🙌
I was recommended by a doctor to take Ionic Magnesium. My understanding was that it is a balance of the four different types of magnesium and is better absorbed.
I take 800 mg of magnesium citrate a day, eat lots of dark chocolate, avocados, almonds, pecans, and walnuts daily for several years. But sounds like I need to eat more chocolate 😋
Interesting. I have every issue you named. I learned about Central Sensitization at Mayo Clinic a few years back. I do take magnesium, but have not found it to be beneficial at all. I will check into some of these other forms to get it. Thanks for sharing!!
Dr. Andrea is there a similar medicine compared to magnesium ? I'm asking that because of the reaction of the medicine in the intestine as I usually have problems with diarrhea, I'm certain I cannot take it. Thk you.
I take magnesium tartrate which was prescribed by my doctor because of my chronic diarrhea. I have migraine and many other body pain issues. I also use a magnesium spray on my legs and feet for cramps which works if you put enough on. I take my magnesium in night shortly before I go to bed to help me sleep also.
I would strongly suggest that if you are going to take magnesium supplements to do so at night before you go to bed. I used to take all of my supplements in the morning and then I would be so tired during the day and I didn’t know why. Taking magnesium at night before bed was a game changer for me.
Same here. I actually take them at dinner to be sure to get fat and water to absorb them. I’m also very very very forgetful in the morning. So it’s a win win.
I take a magnesium powdered drink at night to help me sleep. It works well for me.:)
Yes that is the truth it gives u a good night sleep
Same, I got Lif-flo magnesium lotion, my RLS disappears when I use it and it does work better in evening, so I’m not falling asleep too soon. This helps me in so many ways💕 thank you
Same, I got Lif-flo magnesium lotion, my RLS disappears when I use it and it does work better in evening, so I’m not falling asleep too soon. This helps me in so many ways💕 thank you
I have been taking magnesium supplements for about 25 years and I have not had any chronic pains except in injuries!! And I feel great!!
Thanks for sharing
Which magnesium do u take?
Can you crush the pills and make a cream. I have a friend with his toes broke
@@beeyondblessedorganics945make some magnesium oil
Name the magnesium n send the pic of ur bottle
I've dealt with severe pain for decades. I was anorexic & after I began eating daily it took me over a year to realize I was eating the wrong foods. I'm still allergic to milk, beef and soy. Magnesium has helped my pain levels to go down a lot along with the diet changes. And helps my sleep a lot. I did have neurosurgery in March & it helped get rid of about 40% of my overall pain. But I had been malnourished big time. Eating correctly & taking supplements has changed my life drastically.
I just learned it's oxalates that I'm extremely sensitive to. That's my problem. 50+ yrs of pain and not 1 Dr could figure that out or that I'm autistic.
T. B....may I know what type of neurosurgury you have?Where and what did the dr. done?I'm from South Africa and never heard about surguries on neuro/nerves.My English is not perfect...but try to let me understand this...thank you so much
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May I ask what is neurosurgery and how did they determine you needed it?
Have you tried raw goats milk? Many who are allergic to milk are so because we're drinking low quality supermarket milk. Goats milk us highly digestible and enzymatic whole.
After having mild but persistent pain in my hip and lower back for months, I suspected that I night be magnesium deficient. Watched your video and it was confirmation for me. I took magnesium glycenate: and two days later the pain is GONE. I came here straight away to let you know!! I'm watching all of your series on back pain, etc. Thank you, new subbie here!!
I use magnesium for that exact thing. It works wonderfully well! I mix a tiny bit in a glass of cold water and those awful, scary random flutters calm down.
🙌 yes! Glycinate for Leaky Gut!
How much ? I have necrosis
@@chaimomma9198 Really!? You mean like curling?
Which brand did you take
For me it was unbelievable , this was what was missing as a supplement , my pain magically went away .
What type of magnesium did you take?
@@traceyc2576 I have used magnesium
malate for 5 years with good results.
I suffered from migraines for many years until I read an article of a woman who used Magnesium for her migraines and it helped. I bought it and took it 3 times a day and still
do because I never had migraines again.
Hi Kelly, I'm preparing a video about migraines. I'll talk about prevention of migraines with magnesium.
How much magnesium do you take to prevent migraine?
How much do u take? I get headaches so many times.... and how long it took for u to get rid of headaches
I m gonna try magnasium glycinate
I simply want to thank you for being such a clear educator in the medical field. I find your advice precious so, once again, thank you!
The form of magnesium is very important. The Magnesium Glycinate form is more readily absorbed and the side effects are minimal if they exist at all. It's more expensive, but really worth it! Read the supplement label and get the one without the other forms of magnesium. I no longer have migraines and no loose bowels (which I had with the cheaper magnesium oxide), and I sleep much better! Thank you, Dr. Furlan!
Did you get diagnosed for magnesium deficiency or just go for it? My migraines are getting more frequent I just want a fix without dinking around wirh referralsand blood work. Someone told me about Mg the other day so I'm here. Sleeping more soundly and through the whole night would also be a plus. Any correlation with caffeine and your migraines?
Here it is 1:11 AM and I woke because of physical pain from being on my feet for 6.5 hrs prior to bed. I had been diagnosed with fibromyalgia many yrs ago yet I believe it is more from issues of the diabetes curse. I have been taking many supplements and more recently added Magnesium. I am so blessed to have come across your posts and look forward to keeping up with your past and future informational posts. May God's divine blessings and favor continue to be upon you Dr.
I’ve found being off gluten completely reduces symptoms. It takes about a week.
Magnesium will also help you with your diabetes.🤩
Quit eating bread and pasta, helps me
Thank you so much for sharing this information. I have suffered from rheumatoid and osteoarthritis since I can remember. I am 82. I fell on my right hip 20 months ago and have gone through a series pain management to no avail. I am finally feeling better since I starter taking magnesium which has certainly given me a significant easing of pain which helps me to remain able to function on my own.
You are so welcome!
What kind?!
Yes. I am 54. Which form of magnesium and how much did you take?
Which type magnesium supplement do you use?
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I was plagued with some screaming cramps due to arthritis in my feet that persistently woke me up at night. A wonderful MD suggested magnesium which was life-changing for me.
Thank you so much for your presentation which I have forwarded to someone else in need. I am a grateful subscriber. Keep up the great work.
Thanks for sharing!
I hadn't realised the arthritis in my feet was actually psoriatic arthritis. I've been taking Mg for other reasons but yes, the pain in my right heel mostly stays away.
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I started with a topical magnesium , Theraworx, effective but needs a few minutes before the cramps stop in my feet. Learned later about supplement pills, recommended daily dose worked, cramps now rare, infrequent.
I keep the Theraworx still, for that rare cramp moment.
I use magnes active 300mg under the tongue. My cramps vanished within 5 to 10 minutes. Magnes direct 400mg can also be used.
i started taking magnesium every month during my period and the cramps that I was having went away completely!
Thank you for your comment.
I began taking magnesium malate or glycinate a few years ago due to eating a ketogenic diet due to diabetes. As a wonderful side effect my migraines became far less, muscle pain decreases quite a lot, and my BP doesn't have as many swings. We found it helps my husband with pain, and stress issues he had. It also helps him sleep better. There are two vitamins that I notice reduce my muscle pain, magnesium and vitamin D. They make a big difference. Other vitamins do help, but magnesium I never want to be without again.
@radicallyforjesus Vitamin D very helpful to me as well in combination with magnesium. Slightly off topic but some new formulations of curcumin I'm finding very helpful relieving pain--for me it took a few months before I noticed it. I hope the good doctor can get around to covering the pros/cons of curcumin. I'm finding you gotta do "all the above" to make any noticeable/helpful difference, take care all
I also take magnesium, D3, raw turmeric, cayenne pepper pepper and garlic, apple cider vinegar, olive oil and some other things. I really thought i was dying when I started but now I'm only sore in my hands. Zinc helps also.
@@gettingstuffdoneright5332 .
@@gettingstuffdoneright5332 yep, you have began to realize that human nutrition is important and poorly understood by most doctors, and that we have been given much misinformation from government
@@aliaskong1723 what was ur condition.?
I have IBS and have found taking Magnesium has changed my life.
My daughter suffers from IBS, too. Which magnesium did you take, and how long after did it take to work.🙏
I like using magnesium “calm”.
Thank you! I've lived with irritating to debilitating pain for 45 years.
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Magnesium citrate has made a major difference in my chronic constipation
I take magnesium with oxide daily , it help my chronic constipation since birth . It’s been 6 years discovery.
I was able to completely eliminate the 6-12 migraines per month I was getting. I started at 1500 mg and titrated down to 250-500bmg daily. I haven't needed to fill a prescription auto-injector for migraines for 3 years.
That’s awesome! What brand and/or type are you using?
I take magnesium chloride in its liquid form doesn't taste good but after rinsing it out down with plain water it works very well to replenish or build up my magnesium levels
I used to get terrible migraine headaches. Years ago I began to take magnesium for my muscle cramps, and now I never get migraine headaches anymore! I never thought they might be connected. I want to try magnesium glycenate because I have insomnia.
Thank you for sharing Mordechai.
How much do u take? I get headaches so many times.... and how long it took for u to get rid of headaches
And magnesium was the only thing that stopped the post herpetic pain a family member had for 20+ years after Shingles. She began taking magnesium for muscles spasms but we realised it was relieving her shingles pain. When she ran out of magnesium the pain would come back. When she started it again, the pain went away.
Hi what kind of magnesium did he take?my mother also suffers now from nerve pain because of shinglws,may i know what magnesium did take to ease the pain nerve thank u
@@candyvillanueva6991we're in Australia, and used Cabot Health's Magnesium Complete. If you go to their website and look up, Magnesium Complete, it will give you the ingredients. Hope the information is of use and helps you.
I have insomnia and deal with chronic pain..so I know I dont get enough from my food intake so I take supplements...you are teaching that it is helpful to a ton of other things I am dealing with..so wonderful for your help!
Thanks for sharing!!
Hi Dr Andrea. I have a slipped disk and have been suffering horrible pain for the last 3 weeks left leg all the way down to the foot. I have taken the prescribe pain killers, but I am still suffering. I watched this vid/post last night and took your advice. The supplement was magnesium taurate, 2 tablets, also 1 this morning. It was the best sleep I have had in 3 weeks. The pain is back this morning but there seems to be a slight improvement. Thank you so much, and God bless you.
It helps with joint pain and bone pain too
I really 👍 like her explanation and knowing she’s great to understand even if you know really nothing about medication 💊. Thanks 🙏 a lot for your explanations. 🌅
Thank you so much!
Dr Andrea gave me my life back, the pain still here, but under control. The best pain doctor ever. Thank you for more this material and for all you have been doing to me.
You are too kind Michel. Stay safe. God bless you always.
@@DrAndreaFurlan Dr Andrea WOULD YOU KINLY INFORM ME ABOUT WHAT IS THE SIDE EFFECTS MAGNESIUM SUPPLEMENT.
You might try a product called "CALM" which is normally found in health food store.
My doctor told me to start taking this. This was informative. I just ordered some and will get on them Thank you.
That was really interesting. Thanks. Just looking on Cronometer it seems very easy to get up to the daily amount and at under a 1000 calories too. I took 15g of raw cacao because it's non dutched and therefore froths very effectively in a milk frother, especially using organic, unsweetened soya milk (250ml). Two medium slices of whole wheat bread and 200g of baked beans. Milled flax seeds 10g...the sprouted type are especially good. Then sweet potato and carrots 150g each and 150g each of broccoli and cabbage. That's 965 Kcal and approx 420mg of magnesium. Incidentally that also gives well over 100% of Phosphorous, iron, manganese and copper and nearly 100% of calcium, potassium, zinc and selenium, not to mention most of the daily vitamin requirements and a great omega 3 to omega 6 ratio. In the UK that's very inexpensive food especially at those small quantities
You are a wise man!! I like Your ability to compile a list & eat those things to nourish the body. Wonderful!! Thank You & Bless You for making such a great example!
also BRILLIANT to point out IF a person ate FOOD we would not need any 'meds' to further bring imbalance, excesses & deficiencies into our bodies. That will NEVER be corrected with (spelling does not count - You know what I mean :-) ) metroprolol, omperazole, thoroxin, statins etc etc etc....
EAT FOOD! Be well!!
Unfortunately most commercially grown vegetables are lacking natural minerals due to the methods used to grow them. Soils are depleted of natural minerals and so farmers are using fertilisers to grow. As well hydroponics, where they use fertilisers and so the vegetables are lacking in many minerals usually found in organically production.
Then there's the pesticides and other chemicals used to get picture perfect uniform products on the shelves.
This is also the case with meats.
Unless you're eating organic foods and non GMO it's a loosing battle....
I use Magnesium Chloride oil and use it topically for my pain. In fact, I use most of my oil topically for optimal results. I do not have diarrhea using this method.
do you use it on the bottom of your feet? I have neuropathy and was wondering..
@@craftjunkie-gq2rb I'd like to know that, too, if you try it. I have neuropathy (numbness alternating with pain) in the soles of my feet and toes. I take magnesium citrate but it doesn't help my feet, so I'd like to know if the oil would.
@@kirkellis4329 I'll let you know if I get an answer.
Kathie Smith do you use Magnesium Chloride oil on the bottom of your feet?
Recently started having regular Epsom salts baths. It has really relieved my chronic pain.
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Is it for a short time or after you take the Epsom salt bath does it last for days or hours or what thank you
I stumbled upon magnesium 2 yrs ago from another source. But today while I’m watching this, it’s great explanation and very true. I will not go without. Your body uses it 300 Times a second on the cellular level. It does just about everything. Much more than pain. Blood pressure, strong bones and teeth , it also makes the arteries in your heart and veins more elastic like they were when we were kids and young adults. So basically your chances of having heart disease lessons and it keeps your circulatory system in much better working condition by taking magnesium. Taking vitamin D3 not only helps with depression, pain and strong bones, it also is needed to be taken with all your other vitamins and supplements to be evenly distributed around your body. Recently came across this info, incase anyone else was not aware of this info on D3 and magnesium. So I will not take my vitamins and supplements without vitamin D3 at same time now
@My Love Is there any point in taking multi vitamins? I've bought some & they made me ill so I bought a bunch of separate vitamins including K2 to try, but they're all so huge! I have issues swallowing them all.
How much vit d. 3 do you take ?
I consumed Magnesium and Calcium for my Plantar Facitis and I feel great
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Hi, I just released a video about Calcium for osteoporosis. ruclips.net/video/LpsFkaTzfYo/видео.htmlsi=dNxjzv62bVVLJPZN
Thank you! I have watched many videos on magnesium for pain by different educated people but your video has explained the different types of magnesium supplements far better than most. You gave factual information, good sources of information and explained it in detail. I have CFS, Fibro Myalgia and diabetic neuropathy. I eat a fair number of the foods that you listed that have a good source of magnesium yet I still have all the signs of deficiency. I think it's due to all the medications I take. I think adding the magnesium Glycinate taken in the evening would be a good option for me. My leg pain and feet pain is far greater when trying to sleep. I understand this video was for informational purposes only.
Getting more sun on the skin at all times of the day helps sort this pain problem out
I take magnesium glycinate for osteoarthritis in my spine. Really helps!!
Thanks @Bridgethanbery for sharing your Osteo-magnesium experience. It gives me confidence to try it out for my Osteo & Fibromyalgia pain.
I consulted my Dr and she highly recommended because I also have high calcium levels and blunt pain in my right thigh that she is treating with Magnesium for now.. Wish me luck, just started on this regimen.
Hi, thank you for posting this comment. I'm receiving so many comments lately that I don't have time to answer all of them. I hope you are doing well.
Very clear and thanks. I have been taking a Cal, Mag, D tablet for years. If I miss a couple of days I feel like my joints are seizing up from arthritis pain. Thanks for confirming about mg.
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My chiropractor highly recommended calcium magnesium citrate…. I sleep well and do not get restless legs.
Hi Carolyn, thank you for sharing that. It seems your chiropractor is a knowledgeable professional.
Your videos are really worth watching. Please keep guiding us with your useful tips especially regarding our daily diet which could be health friendly. Bye.
Thank you
For those that are getting killed by ibuprofen, rub magnesium oil and apply a patch with food wrap.
I'm 58. I take magnesium/zinc about an hr before bedtime. I also take collagen in the morning. I rarely have pain, maybe a little shoulder stiffness but I've dealt with that issue since my early 20s.
You were suffering from which issue?
I have just come across your videos. I LOVE how they are all so clear, easy to understand and you get straight to the point. Excellent and easy to apply information. Thank you!!!
Thank you for these very encouraging words.
Thank you for your views on magnesium I have a clear idea about its benefits I have been taking it for a week's and l can make the difference
Magnesium all but ended my High Blood Pressure and PVCs. I went into the Hospital, had tests , etc, and no Doctor ever told me I was electrolyte deficient. A Vitamin Salesman told this , and it changed my Life.
I have PCOS and also have a low back pain.I bet a lot of patients wish you were with them to help their problems.
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I started taking mg at night to help me sleep and discovered that my arthritis pain disappeared. Been taking it ever since.
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I have taken 250 mg at hours of sleep for several years, also make you sleep better. Good for heart also for younger women with monthly loss of blood (periods)
which one?
Not everyone who has a menstrual cycle is a woman.
Magnesium oil is great for muscle cramps. Just massage it in over the painful area and the pain disappears in a few minutes
Thanks for sharing!!
Where do you buy this? I have never seen anywhere.
@@charlynnmullin38 holland & Barrett shop
Synergy is basically the theory of multiple nutrients needed to be ingested because they need to be able to work together. Taking a magnesium pill could drive down other nutrients in your body that are low already causing disease. If you are well to do or have a relative that loves to garden you would be best to grow green vegetables especially vegetables such as broccoli to get the multiple nutrients that are needed. Increasing your magnesium without maintaining proper potassium levels could be a dire problem
It's taking a while at least a year but I'm convinced that daily dosing of magnesium malate has helped enormously with pain and migraine frequency and intensity. Good luck to everyone
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Magnesium has helped my chronic pain and constipation!!
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Since I started using Magnesium (2x250mg daily) I no longer suffer from diabetic cramps. My heart disease (according to my cardiologist) also seems to be in check with my AFIB undetected 50% of the time vs. 100% of the time as it had been in the last 10-years.
What type of magnesium are you taking?
Can you please let us know what brand of magnesium do you take?
Which one do you take
What kind of Magnesium are taking?
What type of magnesium?
I’ve been dealing with pain for 10 years. Lack of proper medical care from the military and injuries after my discharge. Magnesium has helped me with my pain in lumbar area as well as both of knees. I upped my game with grounding sheets, and acupuncture beeds. My condition is also made more complicated as my gout is quite aggressive. So diet is a bit more complicated. Thank you for sharing this. I also take a grain of sea salt under my tongue with water.
I TAKE MAGNESIUM CITRATE -- I FEEL LIKE A NEW PERSON SINCE I STARTED -- PAIN THROUGHOUT MY BODY HAS MOSTLY BEEN ELIMINATED (I HAD BEEN ON PREDNISONE FOR ALMOST 2 YEARS WITH PMR (AUTO- IMMUNE) AND THIS HAS HELPED REDUCE ANY RESIDUAL PAIN. SUFFERED CONSTIPATION FOR YEARS SINCE RADIATION -- GONE! THE DETAILED EXPLANATION IN THIS VIDEO WAS REFRESHING TO HEAR -- ESPECIALLY HOW SHE USED MEDICAL TERMS AND THEN EXPLAINED THEM FOR US LAYMEN TO FULLY UNDERSTAND. I WILL CONTINUE TO FOLLOW THIS LADY: DR. ANDREA FURLAN
Hi Dr.Andrea Furlan for bringing this video on just at the right time for me to learn about magnesium helping with muscular pain I’am having,and also for anxiety,and insomnia as you mention,and i must add I used it for leg cramps and it did help to get rid of the leg cramps,keep more videos coming thank you😘🙏
Just a friendly FYI, magnesium is not a vitamin. It is a mineral. 🙂
@@mmabagain Thank you for reminding us all! Many (most?) know this, it’s just that minerals are so often included with vitamins.
She is the best!! I like listening to her.God bless her and her family
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@@DrAndreaFurlan I have been suffering from nerve pain in my left leg 🦵 over 2 yrs now since I had a stroke on my right side.I have been watching you and doing most of what you say to do.thank you for all your help!! You are one of the best!! You and your family take care.
Hi Dr.which is the Best Magnesium that I can take with my medicine 💊 for high blood pressure?
Thank you Dr. Furlan! I have been taking Magnesium Threonate for a couple of months now and it seems to be helping me -especially with sleep.
Glad it was helpful!
It's the best thing for runners cramp which can wake you suddenly in the middle of the night with pain in both legs! The effect of a magnesium tablet is almost instantaneous in the relief it brings!
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Thank you Dr Furlan that was extremely helpful and informative.
You're most welcome!
I take Cal/Mag which is supplement from Youngevity. It has 400mg of Magnesium. They also suggest taking at night. What I love about this product is that its a powder. You add it to water to activate so its easily absorbed. Definitely a good product.
I went through so many invasive treatments only to realize I had central sensitization that mainly affects my lower pelvis. Sometimes I find the best help for CS is reducing stress and increasing exercise even on days when I don’t want to. It has made a massive difference in tampering down abnormal signals from my brain. However, it’s nice to have a little bit of help either pharmaceutically or in the form of supplements so I’m always interested to see these things. I was taking magnesium for constipation but to be honest, Things have been better for me lately and maybe I can attribute that to magnesium
HAVE THE SAME THING!!! I've never met anyone who has something similar to me. I have to take Lyrica and Naltrexone. I notice exercise (finally I can move) has reduced my pain which was horrific for a year and half. I'm just finally enjoying lower pain but my athleticism has gone down by 90 percent. I use to be a skier, hiker and biker. I can't even sit yet or drive. Message me anytime. I'm Laura Stollorz Schroeder. I take B12, Vitamin D, Fish oil and Vitamin A. I'm trying to get my body back and gain weight but it's been a challenge. I'm trying to be more positive. I love Micheal Sealey for Hypnosis on RUclips. I would like to take Magnesium Malate.
In addition to magnesium, but a bunch of silicone scar gel and apply it all over your pelvis area 2x a day. It will restore the tissue, which has had excessive calcium and other minerals accumulate in it.
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@@lauraschroeder8177 Hello I am Kally, My body has been in pain for Two years after dental appointment two years ago. I heard the drug from podcast about Natrexone. Does it work for you? and how much you take? and you also take Lyrica. So are these drugs have much of side effects ? Thank you Kally from Alberta
@@lauraschroeder8177 To be more specific, I developed interstitial cystitis from too many UTIs when I was young. Then I was given a nerve block which unfortunately irritated my pudendal nerve and then I end up with something horrible called pudendal neuralgia. Of course you can add pelvic floor dysfunction on top of that which generally develops when you have excessive nerve pain. I was a mountain biker before all this happened, and as you can imagine, with these conditions it can be excruciating to sit on a bike seat. Some people would tell me it’s even damaging, but I have found that with the right bike set up and slow return to my favorite activities, I can ride Pretty much pain-free now. I just have to use a special saddle and I’m good. It wasn’t easy at first, you’re always gonna have a bit more pain when trying to get back into activity when you’re this sensitive. I would consider myself 80% better. I have people contacting me all the time from support groups because they can’t believe I’m sitting on a bike and doing better from some thing supposedly so incurable. I tell them I use mind-body approaches but that it’s not an overnight fix. It’s a constant maintenance.
Husband has CRPS, I was happy to hear you mention it. Thanks for the info!
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Thanks for your video. It gave me good information. Couples of months ago. I want to take magnesium L-threaonate for pain, anxiety, and sleep. So I asked my doctor to order my blood level of magnesium before I decide to take it. The result came back showed that my blood magnesium is within normal level. So I am now hesitated to take due to it may cause overdose. My doctor thinks it is OK to take but said I do not necessarily need it.
I had similar situation yrs ago but did research and learned physiological levels and therapeutic can be diff and My MD agreed also that there are limits to diagnostic tests. There are good studies on this. I’ve taken citrate then glycinate for many yrs and really find it helps with pain, sleep and anxiety. L-threaonate is good for brain function.
A gentle reminder that research has recently shown that “normal” levels are not optimal levels.
“ normal levels” were developed many decades ago, usually in reference to preventing a particular disease/ deficiency that was common in the first half of the last century.
Best of luck!✨
Great Doc. thanks for the suggestion to each chocolate. I can just eat a whole bar or maybe 5 just to be sure!
Funny how I clicked on this subject. I am 85 and in good hesalth. I have taken recommended vitamins as usual with the exception of Mg. After taking Mg I felt more alert and stronger. When I didn't my lethargic posture resumed. I take a triple Magnesium complex 400mg/day. A combination of Mg silicate, triglycerides and stearate.) So the label reads.
Thanks for sharing!
I’m a chronic pain sufferer, I will try a Mg supplement. I get frequent cramps in one foot lately, it seems to help with that.
I’ve taken calcium with magnesium (called vital-mag, Shaklee brand) for years for migraines, or for muscle spasms in the back (which are quite painful, like labor pains in the back 😩), and it works real well. It’s not instant relief. It takes time to work, depending on the severity of pain. Better to take it daily, but sometimes I get bad about that. This is a safer, more natural method above over-the-counter drugs.
Also good for charlie horses in the shins.
Love pain information
I've only one comment.. great channel.. great dr.. always talk evidence based...and a great help for the pts and sufferes in general....May Almighty keep you healthy wealthy and wise
Ketamine in street addicts destroyed their bladders and gave them IC. I use Ketamine and was very worried. Doctors and Pharmacists will tell you it is safe. I have cut down on my usage but want to completely get off of the drug. I will try Magnesium Malate. Movement has helped my pain.
Laura, be sure to drink lots of clean water before and after using keta, and drink lots of water the day after, don't hit the coffee the next day. I do recommend using only small amounts, microdosing and never every day, it is difficult. If you smoke, stopping will improve your pain threshold dramaically. taking cold showers/cold swims will also do a world of good for your pain, stay away from normal pain meds as they lower your pain threshold. If you arent doing yoga, give it a go for at least a month and see how it works for you. adding potassium suppliments does a world of good for me with my energy and pain relief mixed with magnesium, it is a daily basic for me. Just be sure to drink a glass of orange juice or water with lemon juice in it as to stop kidney stones. listen to your body as best as you can , and take it easy on yourself. Blessings
This is good toknow. Thank you Dr. Furlan and those making the comments. Very enlightening😊
Hi Riki. Thank you for your comment.
I am 70 and got rid of my.actual adjudicated chronic pain with Mg and Fish Oil @6,000 mg a day.
Magnesium is a miracle for chronic pain !
wow that's a high dose, i'm 72 my pain in my lower back started in april right out of the blue i didn't hurt myself or pick up something heavy its very frustrating i'm going for injections i hope they help Take Care!
Doctor, your videos are sensational, your visual board is wonderful
I take only 1 tablet Magnesium oxide 167 mg in the evening to find myself relieved of severe leg foot-cramps, sound sleep
so i used magnesium because ive been feeling tired, but i suffer from chronic back pain and i noticed the pain subsided after a short time, few days later i had back pain again and i used the magnesium and yup, it reduced drastically again.
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Which type did you take?
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@@Rachelfm80 My constant query too. It's useless to say I take Magnesium and not give details!!
Not mentioned is MgThreonate; the only Mg to cross the blood brain barrier in significant concentration with added benefits.
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Thank you DrAndreaFurlan, In India , only few doctor recommends , osteoarthritis patient to take whole egg to improve the collagen levels. All doctors are recommending carbs with glucosamine tablet for their selfishness and treating patients badly🙏
My doctor just told me to start taking 500mg of this a day as I suffer from chronic pain from countless injuries throughout a very violent life as well as extreme anxiety and PTSD, lately I was experiencing taquacardia and bracacardia due to lowering my Clonazepam too quickly...... This lead to a level of terror even I have never experienced before.... I was waking up scared of what the day would bring, if I even slept, to going to bed in terror.... Last week my big toe went numb and I told him about the discomfort in the same leg.... It was as if he had an epiphany and said I needed to take the magnesium...... It's only been a few days of taking 400mg but tonight I'll be taking the recommend 500 as I had to wait for delivery...... I already feel a bit better but I'm getting a EKG and something else done later this week.... Oh and my numb toe has decreased...... I'll update this in a bit when I know more.... Thanks for the explanation, it helped.....
Please follow your doctor's advice.
@@DrAndreaFurlan I am.... I've had enough of trying to do it myself.... Thank You!!!
This is my first Dr. Furlan video... I figure she must be Brazilian... she has the same accent my english speaking Brazilian family has, so I feel right at home and subscribed! Ta tudo tranquilo!
Hi Dr.Furlan first thank you for sharing your knowledge. A family member was told her blood platelets dropped very low……My question is how can she raise her blood platelets naturally ? Can you do a video on that condition? Thank you in advance for any information you can share
Thank you and God bless for so much Love.
Same to you!
I have been taking Magnesium for 20 years plus originally to help me sleep better, over the years I have learned many other benefits and of course now I have learned it also helps build your immune system
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I've been taking 400mg of magnesium glycinate for 2 years. I have insomnia, osteoarthritis, restless legs syndrome, and severe pain from failed back surgery. I can attest that magnesium glycinate is a life saver 🙌
I was recommended by a doctor to take Ionic Magnesium. My understanding was that it is a balance of the four different types of magnesium and is better absorbed.
Ďo you have a name of the proďuct
Prunes Glorious Prunes!
Thank you so much for explaining all in depth ...thumbs up !
Glad it was helpful!
Which magnesium is she speaking about
I've been taking Magnesium for Restless Legs Syndrome and it definitely helps.
Sometimes people find that iron can help improve restless leg syndrome.
What brand magnesium do you take
I drink magnesium water and it works great!
Thank you Dr. Furlan. Very informative. Loud and clear.
You are welcome!
I take 800 mg of magnesium citrate a day, eat lots of dark chocolate, avocados, almonds, pecans, and walnuts daily for several years. But sounds like I need to eat more chocolate 😋
THX !VERY INFORMATIVE NICELY PRESENTED!!!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank You Dr. Furlan for sharing this video.
Most welcome!
Interesting. I have every issue you named. I learned about Central Sensitization at Mayo Clinic a few years back. I do take magnesium, but have not found it to be beneficial at all. I will check into some of these other forms to get it. Thanks for sharing!!
You are very welcome.
Hello, … there is also a form called Magnesium Threonate, which may be useful to some people. 👍
Same with me, have been on all forms for years & don’t seem to notice any real benefit except for loose stools.. 😣
I read that if your vitamin D levels are low that you can't absorb magnesium properly.
I take a supplement called Magnesium Breakthrough from a company called Bioptomizers. It contains all 7 types of magnesium.
I have wondered about the best form of magnesium for pain management. Thanks much for the mag glycinate suggestion, I'll try it.
I’ll be trying that too 1 hour before bed
Have you tried it yet
I started taking Magnesium supplements for leg cramps. Works like a charm!😊
That's great!
Dr. Andrea is there a similar medicine compared to magnesium ? I'm asking that because of the reaction of the medicine in the intestine as I usually have problems with diarrhea, I'm certain I cannot take it. Thk you.
I take magnesium with curcumin, just wonderful.
Sounds great!
I take about 3 units of Ionic Magnesium each night before bed, I have severe leg cramps in my sleep and Magnesium really helps .
Thank you Dr Furlan! A very interesting and comprehensive look at Magnesium and it’s applications.
I take magnesium tartrate which was prescribed by my doctor because of my chronic diarrhea. I have migraine and many other body pain issues. I also use a magnesium spray on my legs and feet for cramps which works if you put enough on. I take my magnesium in night shortly before I go to bed to help me sleep also.
Maybe I’ll try this form, nothing has helped with my body pain & all I get is... 🚽🧻