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Posted 5/5/2014 8:01 PM (GMT -5)
well, I am SO close to the finish line, and so excited about it, BUT I still have the darn muscle twitches. Its my worst and almost only symptom. (other symptom is tingling on left side). So anyway, my LLMD increased my magnesium to 800mg a day, and she said if that doesn't help we may need to look into Vitamin B injections - anyone have any experience? I really don't want that as an option, and wondering why couldn't I just increase my SL tablet that I am taking now instead of injection? I would guess for better absorption? Thanks for any thoughts
Posted 5/5/2014 8:55 PM (GMT -5)
I have twitches that come and go. If I listen to my NP doctors orders then I'm good, when I don't take the supplements I get twitches still. She said I still have a bit of repair to do since my body had lyme for so long that it isn't unusual to still require higher amounts of supplements. I had a partial deficiency in calcium that was causing my twitches. Maybe you need a different form of magnesium?
Posted 5/6/2014 8:38 AM (GMT -5)
I give myself vitamin B injections and to tell you the truth, I don't see any difference in any symptom. Maybe it takes awhile to build up? I give them weekly, been doing it since early March....
Posted 5/6/2014 11:45 AM (GMT -5)
The metabolism, functions and effects of magnesium, calcium, sodium and potassium are in many ways closely interconnected. As Opugirl stated, a deficiency in calcium or potassium can throw the synergy off and cause twitches as well.

If your blood levels for B12 are low and the SL supplements have not brought up the numbers, then injections are the way to go. However, if your B12 is normal then I would also consider Vitamin D levels as they along with Vitamin B12 are impacted by an infection.
Posted 5/6/2014 12:20 PM (GMT -5)
I'm happy for you Chapelle! You are almost there! I take 1,000mg of magnesium a day and may boost it up. But in agreement with everyone else...check your levels first to see if you have any deficiencies.
Posted 5/6/2014 8:39 PM (GMT -5)
Thanks for all of your responses! All of my levels have already been checked, and they are all fine, which is why I am confused. Unless this is a nerve issue rather than a deficiency?
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