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Harry · 05-16-2004, 10:23 PM

Magnesium is a mineral used for spasms and cramping and does not cause your stomach to burn.

It sounds like you have inflammation(gastritis) or an ulcer. Have you been tested for H.pylori bacteria infection. It causes about 85% of stomach ulcers.

Pinksparkle · 05-17-2004, 04:42 AM

Harry, would magnesium tablets help in acid production caused by bile reflux gastritis? I've tried all the PPI's but they don't seem to work.

farscape66 · 05-18-2004, 03:55 AM

I suggest a magnesium product called Naturally Calm. It seems very good to me.

newhere · 05-18-2004, 07:18 AM

I was tested for H.Pylori back when I had all of my testing done.....my symptoms were the same then and the test was negative. The burning is not the result of the Mg, it is like that even when I'm not on it.

Back on 20mg Nexium, +Mg, +digestive enzymes and everything is good at the moment. I'm seeing a specialist and will probably do some more testing then and I will ask him about going off the Nexium. I'm just scared of doing damage in the meantime if I go off of it!

snodove · 05-18-2004, 07:53 AM

Hi, I have been having alot of problems with my IBS and such. I am on Zelnorm that helps alot. I recently had a colonoscopy and he found a polyp but surely that hasn't been all my problem I wouldn't think. I haven't talked to him yet about that. June 3rd I go back. Anyway, I have had alot heart burn and indigestion. I can't take Calcium suppliments because of kidney stones. I am a major producer.
I am check on the magnesium and if it wouldn't have anything to affect my kidney stone production then I may try it. Kidney stones can be made up of so much. I believe Magnesium too I think I read. Thank you for the information. Polly

I just found this information so I am going to look into this more:
The common calcium oxalate stone can form in an acidic urine whether one takes vitamin C or not. However, if a person gets adequate quantities of B-complex vitamins and magnesium, this type of stone does not form. Any common B-complex supplement twice daily, plus about 400 milligrams of magnesium, is usually adequate.

Kimianne · 05-19-2004, 07:17 AM

Hi All:

Just a quick update on myself.

Started the Mag on 05/11/04 at lunch time. Next two days had to take Tums sometimes and felt some heartburn but almost normal again. Well since the 13th I have not had to do anything else but the Mag. and it is really working!

Keep positive!

Thanks Harry and Bluepumkin what a difference you have made in my life!

bluepumkin · 05-19-2004, 06:49 PM

Kimianne, quick question. How long did you suffer with the heartburn, gas,etc problem?

Fordy · 06-28-2004, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Harry

Move for new members to read!!!

wow thank you for bumping this thread, I am so glad I found it and read it!! I am going to try magnesium/calcium 1000/500 like the one lady who posted this earlier in the thread, Im not sure if that is the amount bluepumpkin takes also? but i would like to thank her/him on making this post, especially if I become another success story of taking magnesium!!

I shall keep you all updated on my progress with this. im starting tomorrow!! woo hoo, i feel so good right now because of the hope this just gave me! thank you again

KennyH · 06-29-2004, 11:36 AM

Just wanted to check in about my results after trying this for over 30 days.
I have both indigestion problems during the day as well as acid reflux problems at night. My guess is these are two different issues. The daytime indigestion was solved by using the calcium/mag supplement. The nightime acid reflux was not solved by using the calcium/mag so I had to go back on the nexium which does solve both problems. I think the supplement does help some with both problems but the major problem I have is the night time acid which comes up and is damaging my esophogus. I am continuing with the supplement and plan another try at a later date to stop taking the nexium. I would recomend people give this a try. Not much to lose as it is a very inexpensive supplement and I believe has other positive effects.

weight39 · 06-29-2004, 07:02 PM

I'm glad you posted. I was wondering if this would help me. I,too, suffer from relfux at night. This is, relatively, new to me. As, it has just come on within the past month. I don't suffer from much indigestion.

anonygurl2 · 06-30-2004, 10:12 PM

Hi Kenny,
I was wondering if maybe the magnesium isn't helping you at night time because maybe you have a weak LES? I was told that was the cause of Gerd and so maybe no matter what in the evening even if all is well with your stomach the acid just slips through into your esophagous?

I want to say i'm going to try the magnesium too i have noticed before when taking a supplement of magnesium citrate that sometimes my acidy stomach is calmed. So i'm definately ready to try it on a regular basis.

anonygurl2 · 06-30-2004, 10:15 PM

I get very nervous sometimes after eating like a butterfly feeling in my stomach and almost panic attacks. Sometimes all i have to do is lay down on my stomach or sit in a way that puts some pressure on my abdomen and i get that very nervous feeling again.

I have heard of some people getting very nervous with Gerd and was wondering if anyone on this board has any symptoms similar to mine?

Thanks!

KennyH · 07-01-2004, 09:47 AM

I think you are right anonygurl2. I think maybe if I take the supplement for awhile it can maybe heal up and I will have better results. Also the nexium will allow everything to heal up. I have been on nexium for 1-2 years but it has been off and on as I tried other drugs and supplements. I believe there is an operation to fix the LES but I think this may be to drastic a fix at my age. Will try to report back again in 6 months and may try go get off the nexium again at that point.

Kalar · 07-03-2004, 03:08 PM

They help to activate digestive enzymes and breakdown your food. My pain was on the left and somewhat in the middle and it went straight through to the back and it was painful.

What are you doing that relieved you of this? I've been dealing with this off and on for years!

sylas · 07-20-2004, 12:04 AM

Thank you for this thread not only for the great info on magnesium but also for the experience of others with GERD. My son is almost five and unfortunately has been dealing with GERD his whole life. He was on Zantac until two, Tums until four, and then in this last year he started suffering greatly and was put on Prevacid which helped him greatly with the food sticking in his throat and inablility to eat anything without pain.

Unfortunately he started having a hard time eating due to the refluxing so he was put on Metoclopramide which is a motility agent. I was very scared and reluctant to put him on this but to my surprise it almost cured him of all his pain, discomfort, refluxing, and associated symptoms with no side effects...Thank God. I still need to watch what he eats very carefully and like you all tomatoes and citrus are definitely no nos.

My son stands when eating and does get nervous and jittery, especially when we are eating out. His GERD acts up much worse when we are at a restaurant. I too am interested in whether others notice this peculiar "nervousness" thing with their GERD especially when out.

Sorry so long but I don't get to talk to any people who understand this conditon. My poor little guy has esophagitis at four and it is definitely caused by a weak LES valve. There is an operation they can do with a small tube incision now but I don't know enough at this point. He is being followed at Children's Hospital, has been since a baby.

Thanks again for letting me vent and share and for the info and experience. I am going to start him on magnesium and see if it helps him.

Dale30 · 10-10-2004, 04:36 AM

Hi,
Heres something i read that everyone should probably be aware of when they take magnesium:

General recommendations for nutritional supplementation: To avoid stomach problems and promote better tolerance, supplements should always be taken earlier, or in the middle of a larger meal. When taken on an empty stomach or after a meal, there is a greater risk of some tablets causing irritation, or
eventually erosion of the esophageal sphincter, resulting in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

It is also advisable not to lie down immediately after taking any pills.
When taking a very large daily amount of a single nutrient, it is better to split it up into smaller doses to not interfere with the absorption of other nutrients in food, or nutrients supplemented at lower amounts.

mrmagregus · 10-28-2004, 08:04 PM

anyone able to report on there progress with this method?

Hapbob · 10-29-2004, 02:59 AM

I am happy to read this thread. I have been diagnosed with severe damage to eshpogus and I just started taking aciphex. I have no real symptoms of heart burn or any acid type problems? Should I contunue to take aciphex and use Mag supplements until I get a healed up eshpogus? I Want to get better but don't want to delay healing by stopping medications? What diet changes has anyone done to improve any of this?
New to health board

Hap

theman2000 · 10-29-2004, 12:49 PM

Hap

What were your symptoms? How did you discover your esophagus damage?

Harry · 10-29-2004, 04:41 PM

theman,
An eroded esophagus is usually detected by an optical scopy exam-- called an endoscopic exam.

Hap,
The PPI you are taken should be continued until your esophagus is healed. It usually takes about 8 weeks. So keep taking it until your Doctor says it is OK.
One of the better things to do with acid coming up your esophagus is to sleep with the head of your bed elevated about 4 to 6 inches.

What was your symptoms of your esophagus to be examined in the first place??

I wish you well--- Harry

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