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Has anyone found whether magnesium supplements or lotion is better for clearing pain?

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Price, UT

Also, has anyone tried the new Hummingbird technology for fibro that just came out?

August 25, 2018 (edited)
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Members shared their experiences with magnesium supplements for fibromyalgia pain relief, with many preferring magnesium glycinate or citrate... Read more

Members shared their experiences with magnesium supplements for fibromyalgia pain relief, with many preferring magnesium glycinate or citrate in powdered or effervescent forms for better absorption, though results varied from modest energy boosts to little pain improvement. Several members emphasized the importance of checking bloodwork to ensure magnesium levels are not on the lower end of normal before supplementing, while topical magnesium oil spray was mentioned as less effective for muscle spasms. The conversation also explored curiosity about Hummingbird technology, a new FDA-cleared device that uses electrical nerve stimulation through the feet to increase blood flow and reduce fibromyalgia symptoms, though no members had personally tried it yet.

A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member, Thank you! That is super helpful! I hope today is a low pain/fatigue day!
@everyone, I just saw while scrolling through Facebook that ABC news announced the new technology that doesn’t have any side effects and is a more natural way to get pain relief. In their trials, it has significantly improved fibro patients. It looks like a little scale and you put your feet on it and it sends electrical nerve impulses through a specific muscle and increases blood flow to brain and areas that is painful to decrease symptoms. I didn’t know if anyone has tried it or not and if it worked

August 25, 2018 (edited)
A MyFibroTeam Member

Thanks for sharing. I have not heard of it but will do a bit of research. Have a good day!

August 25, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

Taking 350 mgs. (divided doses) of magnesium citrate, with calcium, in addition to a multi-vitamin, and other supplements have increased my energy levels, and helps with the pain some. I have both fibro./chronic fatigue syndrome.

August 25, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

I use like tablets that you put in water. They are great

August 26, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

https://www.isotrope.com/magnesium-malate/

August 25, 2018

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