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Members overwhelmingly endorsed taking magnesium supplements for fibromyalgia, sharing that it helps with muscle pain, cramping, sleep... Read more

Members overwhelmingly endorsed taking magnesium supplements for fibromyalgia, sharing that it helps with muscle pain, cramping, sleep quality, restless legs, and relaxation, with magnesium citrate, magnesium malate, and magnesium bis-glycinate being the most commonly recommended types. Several members offered practical tips, including starting with a low dose to avoid digestive upset, taking it before bed for better sleep, using topical magnesium oil spray or epsom salt baths for localized pain relief, and choosing bis-glycinate over citrate for those with sensitive stomachs or IBS. A recurring theme was that while most members found magnesium beneficial, individual responses varied, with one member experiencing heart palpitations and others noting the importance of finding the right type and dose that works for your body.