Hi Carla,

Actually, the neck pain has cleared up immensely, the physio has done
a lot of good and she has given me exercises to strengthen my back as
those muscles are very weak.  It is just the cold that causes pain at
the moment, spasticity and winter do not mix.  I've been taking Vit C
ever since you told me about it a couple of months ago (chewing on one
as I type).

Rayna

On Sun, Jun 10, 2001 at 04:50:44PM -0300, Carla MacInnis wrote:
    Hi Rayna,

    Maybe you're due for another chiropractic adjustment, woman! :) I didn't realize you were still
    having neck problems. How much Vit C are you taking? With a stepped up dose of  1,000 units
    daily, divided into morning and even doses, you'll find reduction in inflammation. Daily
    recommened is 500mg daily. My dog gets 250mg daily for canine anger management, age-related
    canine arthritis, and to boost his immune system. Might not be be a bad idea for an Aussie winter
    bear! :)

    Cheers!

    Carla


    Rayna Lamb wrote:

    > Hi, Carla,
    >
    > I'm taking 400 mg a day.  It is hard to say about the fatigue because
    > I started having those problems with my neck after I began taking it,
    > so that of course caused more fatigue than usual.  Although I have
    > been sleeping better ie no more nightmares (I have had screaming
    > nightmares at least once a week. from the age of 7 to the beginning of
    > Feb this year).  I am having more fatigue at the moment, I have a
    > tendency to winter depression (WHAT a delicate little flower I am,
    > eh!) so that doesn't help with the fatigue, just want to hibernate,
    > and growl at anyone who disturbs me!
    >
    > Just had blood taken at the dr's the other day to check for thyroid
    > problems in case that is causing any extra fatigue.
    >
    > Rayna
    >
    > On Sun, Jun 10, 2001 at 03:16:15PM -0300, Carla MacInnis wrote:
    >     Hi Rayna,
    >
    >       Do you notice any change in the fatigue factor since taking the magnesium? How much are
    >     you taking?
    >
    >     Rayna Lamb wrote:
    >
    >     > Thanks Carla,
    >     >
    >     > I've been taking magnesiun since the beginning of the year, and I take
    >     > multivits.
    >     >
    >     > I think I'll pass on the pastel coloured underwear though, I never
    >     > liked being cool!!! (Specially not in this weather!)  So now you can
    >     > all have a mental picture of me in bright red long johns, ha ha!  D'ya
    >     > think I can get them in bright purple?
    >     >
    >     > On Sun, Jun 10, 2001 at 02:50:55PM -0300, Carla MacInnis wrote:
    >     >     Hi Rayna,
    >     >
    >     >       Niacin is the B3 vitamin. Although it's in my multi-vit, I take a bit extra for
    >     >     my heart - to improve circulation, etc. -
    >     >     http://www.upsher-smith.com/news/niacin_news.html
    >     >
    >     >       Here's another article - http://www.tnp.com/article.asp?ID=82
    >     >
    >     >       Magnesium, as well, given it reduces spasticity and also promotes sleep may also
    >     >     be of benefit in your colder weather, if you haven't already started taking it :)
    >     >
    >     >       Remember to choose those fashionable pastel colored underwear. Don't want you
    >     >     parading around like Uncle Jed of the Clampetts. Very uncool! :)
    >     >
    >     >     Cheers!
    >     >
    >     >     Carla