malic acid or malate is an amino acid  found in apples and some with
fibrocrud  say it helps them.  Elavil is a tricyclic antidepresant but docs
are using it to help fm'ers fall asleep and reemain asleep up to 7 hours.
It does need to be taken several hours before you get into bed. It knocks
you out.

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> [Original Message]
> From: J C <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: 11/8/2005 7:05:50 AM
> Subject: Re: pain issues
>
> I am taking Mag, Vit. D, and Calcium before bed.  I will try adding zinc.
I hesitate to add another prescription to the mix. I already take 6 meds a
day. plus eye drops as needed for allergies. I take melatonin to help me
fall asleep.  That does help. The pain just gets to me some days. I also
use a hot pad at night when needed.  What is malic acid?
>
> Magenta Raine <[log in to unmask]> wrote:I do! ouch especially when
the rain comes.
> Ask your doc for a script for Elavil (AKA Amitryptline) to help you sleep
> better.. Also take a magnesium supplement with vitamin D and calcium,
zinc,
> helps the spasms in my legs, or take magnesium with malic acid, this has
> helped calm down the IBS. Hot showers always help in the morning.
>
> Mag
>
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