Reddit reviews Life-Flo Magnesium Lotion | Magnesium Chloride Supplement Sourced from Zechstein Seabed | For Muscle Massage and Relaxation | 8 fl oz

Using magnesium along with a high dosage of B2 (400mg/day) has helped significantly cut the severity and length of my headaches. I still have aura symptoms, but the actual headaches are now more likely to last hours instead of days & I'm not to the point of questioning the benefits of existence.

As has been noted above, not all Mg supplements absorb well. Magnesium oxide and magnesium citrate absorb especially poorly, and many aren't able to handle the laxative effect. I'd highly suggest trying a topical magnesium supplement - epsom salt soak, magnesium "oil", or magnesium lotion. I love a soak, but it's pretty inconvenient, and the "oil" tends to sting. However, I've had great luck with the lotion. I slather it on my neck and shoulders nightly to help release some of the tension (think about how athletes use epsom salt for tight/sore muscles). Generally, I recommend using it before bed because it has a relaxing effect that often makes people feel sleepy.

Here's a link to the product on Amazon: Ancient Minerals Mg Lotion


And, I know you didn't ask, but... I'd also note that when I do have a headache, I've found that a large dose of ginger in hot water (add honey if needed) is surprisingly effective. This is NOT a preventative like the Mg and B2. It is meant to stop a headache already in progress (There is some conjecture that says using these as a preventative could actually make headaches worse). Research has shown this to be as effective as sumatriptan (Imitrex), but without the side effects.

Do you mean transdermal? I've never heard of subdermal magnesium.

If so, I like this gel. Isn't quite as messy as the oils. They also make a lotion that smells good and isn't oily or anything, is pretty much like a normal lotion.

I tried BC for almost a month, but I had to get off of it because it was causing me terrible depression and cramping. I will never go back on it.

I get the anxiety thing too, now, but get this: only because I took an anti-anxiety med! I was on one originally for restless legs and insomnia...

Please do your research on benzos before taking them. They can really ruin people's lives. My mom is on her second year off of Valium and it's still causing her problems. I took Klonopin for only two months, quit, and am still having startling symptoms ten months later.

The best remedy for anxiety I have ever found is magnesium. I use the lotion on my chest, arms and any place I can reach. I also put an ionic form of it called ReMag it in a bottle of water with a packet of Propel - something without aspartame, basically, that doesn't jack up your blood sugar too bad. I'm usually back to baseline in 20-30 minutes and able to cope with the day/night much better. Some nights I just cannot get to sleep without it because I tend to get this tightness in my upper chest that comes and goes.

I wish you the best with your anxiety. I know that pharmaceuticals mostly make things worse in the long run, so if you can find natural/nutritional remedies before you'd have to take that route, it'd be so much better!

Here are the links to the products I use:
-https://www.rnareset.com/collections/frontpage/products/remag-the-magnesium-miracle-16-oz?variant=28633029575
-https://www.amazon.com/Magnesium-Lotion-Health-Products-Liquid/dp/B00K5QUAIG/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1488160108&sr=1-1&keywords=Magnesium+Lotion+Life+Flo+Health+Products+8+oz+Liquid

Take care :)

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Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) baths are the best if you have a bathtub. Bonus points if you have a bathtub big enough to soak your whole body. I just lie down with my legs criss-criss applesauced. There are magnesium lotions like this https://www.amazon.com/Magnesium-Lotion-Health-Products-Liquid/dp/B00K5QUAIG/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1493388568&sr=8-2&keywords=magnesium+lotion (sorry idk how to link on here) I've been wanting to try the lotion bc it's more economical than a bath, and more practical bc not everyone has the time/energy/luxury of being able to take a bath.
I also take magnesium citrate supplements to help with soreness and it seems to be reducing some of my pain. I started at 100 mg, but my pcp had me increase to 400 mg to help w migraines(which is 100% of the recommended daily intake)
If you get migraines, I recommend getting the strap-on freezable eye masks and keeping two in the freezer. I strap one on to my forehead, and when I'm too cold there, I flip it around to the base of my skull. And if I need more cold, I always have a spare in the freezer to replace the melted one.
Warm showers are nice when you have the energy to stand. If you don't, I used to keep a stool by the shower so I could sit and still be able to take hot showers with minimal energy.
If you want med recs, I'm on cymbalta and gabapentin. I recommend combining gabapentin with an antidepressant for long term use, and I use an NSAID (nabumetone, but ibuprofen and aspirin can work), analgesic (acetaminophen,) and caffeine combo to help as necessary. Also, don't be afraid to ask for tramadol! Sometimes there are really bad days that warrant the use of it. You just have to be careful w mixing it w alcohol and certain other meds.
I've heard weighted blankets can help a lot with pain, and have the added benefit of easing anxiety. They're quite pricey, but on etsy you can have one custom made for much cheaper than retail price. You can also make one yourself or have a friend that's into sewing make it for you. Estimated price for materials is 30-50 dollars if I remember correctly. Retail price on amazon is 200-300 dollars, and etsy prices are less than 200 depending on what weight you get.
Heated blankets are good too! They're like a heating pad for your whole body. If you live in hot places like california tho they're not always practical, but they're handy in the winter.
Invest in a good, quality mattress topper! They're relatively cheap. Never underestimate the power of a good night's sleep. Same thing goes for pillows - look for a good one for your sleeping style. Ikea has cheap ones that you can test out in store.
I'll edit as I remember more stuff.

Hey I'm still recovering but something that has and still is helping for my tendons is this:

https://www.amazon.com/Life-Flo-Magnesium-Supplement-Zechstein-Relaxation/dp/B00K5QUAIG

Also, make sure to get magnesium glycinate.

Thankfully you only took one pill. You will recover, keep your head up :) If you need any support just message me. I'm 26 and was 25 when I took it so I know it's really scary to watch your body start to break down. I took 7 1/2 days worth along with steroids because I didn't know that they interacted with each other until it was too late (and my doctors a moron).

But I promise, it will get better. It just might take time. :)

I wouldn't recommend the citrate during a fast. On an empty stomach, it causes diarrhea. I use magnesium glycinate (https://www.amazon.com/Doctors-Best-Absorption-Magnesium-Supplement/dp/B000BD0RT0/ref=sr_1_7_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1498597627&sr=1-7&keywords=magnesium+glycinate).

I also use magnesium lotion (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K5QUAIG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1)

I take 600 mg/day of the oral magnesium and cover most of my body w/the lotion every night (I do this even when I'm fasting). Magnesium is a GOD if you're going to fast, imo. I've had a magnesium deficiency and it took months to recover from that. I will never let that happen again.

Like others have said, magnesium will help. Get some magnesium lotion, it will help almost immediately! Also helps prevent midnight Charlie horses.

I got this on Amazon, and it smells like vanilla cupcakes :)

I've been a regular drinker for years (~4 standard drinks per night). It's obviously not the healthiest choice, but I take a number of supplements to (hopefully) mitigate the effects.

You've discovered what is probably the number one health detriment of drinking, sleep disruption. Lack of good sleep is going to destroy your health way faster than the direct physical effects of ingesting alcohol.

I struggled with bad sleep for a number of years. I believe in was a combination of more heavy drinking in the past and the stresses of graduate school.

Here's my recommendations for greatly improving sleep. Starting with the most helpful.

Glycine (3 grams before bed) - I found this recomendation on examine.com exactly for the problem of waking at night and this had probably the most obvious benifitial effect of any suppliment I've ever taken. It's an amino acid that I buy in bulk and mix in water with True Lemon to make a tasty drink before bed, but you could even eat it straight. Amino Acids tend to taste like sugar so you can save a lot of money by avoiding capsules.

L-Theanine (somewhere around 100 - 300 mg before bed sublingually and dose again if I wake up in the middle of the night) - I also buy this amino acid in bulk and keep an extra dose next to me throughout the night in case I do wake up too much. It helps you relax, lots of people like it. It's also good with caffeine during the day to improve focus and reduce jitters. The taste is a little acquired, but it's not too bad/strong. I kind of enjoy it.

Magnesium (citrate/glycinate oral or topical lotion) - This also helps with relaxation and is better with helping you fall asleep in the first place. I apply lotion because my digestive system does not handle oral well. Start small with oral and build up until you have loose stools then back off or go slower. I find that I sleep way more efficiently (as measured by FitBit) when I take the time to apply the lotion generously to my arms and legs before bed.

Slow release melatonin (5mg) - People have widely varying opinions about melatonin. I'm less sure how much it helps me, but I do take it and don't have any deleterious effects.

Let me know if you have any questions. I would order the glycine today. That stuff is amazing!

Magnesium oil (magnesium chloride) is also awesome for a bath, or applied directly to the skin. The life flo lotion smells awesome and is basically just a good general lotion. The life flo gel is my favorite form of topical magnesium. Stings a little, though, kind of like the spray, but isn't messy and seems to dry quicker than the sprays. Then there are a ton of sprays, here is life flo's. You can also buy flakes and either make your own spray or just put them in a bath.