The "new" doctors seem to be more amenable to alternatives like co-q-10 and the
like, which is great for us aging cp'ers. FYI, a couple of folks whom I met in
chatrooms via IRC have disclosed that they have cp - damn, we're everywhere! :)
Anyway, I told 2 of them (guys over 40) about the magnesium. One guy, 36, started
taking it - he's gone from being a spastic mess unable to sit comfortably or stand
without spasming, to no spasms. He's very pleased. He started out at the standard
400mg daily. As a test, he took a magnesium tab before going on an outing where he
knew he was likely to tire. He was more than pleased to find that his energy
didn't wane a bit. Again, I'm sure you'll agree, one's size and absorption rate
has much to do with dosing, although some vitamin shop keepers will tell you to
take the maximum dose whether you need it or not. Use more, buy more! :)

  BTW, I'm doing well on the lutein for the eye problems. Vision is stabilized.
Yippee!

Cheers!

Carla
http://www.brunnet.net/terrier


"Bobby G. Greer, Ph. D." wrote:

> Carla,
>
>     It's obvious I require more than youm Carla. I sure like my new Dr. He is
> great.
> So smart and a real personable. He is in with a Wholistic Health group. Neat
> guy!!
>
> Bobby
> In a message dated 9/2/01 8:23:51 PM, [log in to unmask] writes:
>
> << Hi Bobby,
>
>   I take the Swiss 30mg capsule. 72 capsules for $18.99CDN - 30mg is
> considered "extra strength", according to the reference on the Green Canyon
> site. Directions say to take one or two capsules daily, but my herbalist said,
> given my size, to take only one cap daily. The magnesium I take is magnesium
> citrate. Plus I take calcium at 300mg daily. Those are also by Swiss :)
>
> Cheers!
>
> Carla >>