Posted by SLS on March 13, 2001, at 16:18:34
In reply to Re: restless leg syndrome and Mg, posted by danf on March 13, 2001, at 10:07:10
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> > I'm having another extensive blood work-up done by a new GP physician and one of the things the doctor wanted to check was my magnesium levels, this was without me asking about it and I have a good feeling about this physician. Maybe this testing will give me some interesting feedback.
> >
> > Surprisingly non of my psychiatrists have done a
> > lick of testing, they usually just prescribe the meds. Is this a sign of poor psychiatry? I never can get into the doors of the highly recomended psychiatrists.
> >
> > -John
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> Most psych Drs are not trained in biochem/physiology very well. this is not to take away from their training. muscle physiology & the mechanics of neuromuscular function seem to be of little import compared to psyche function.
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> Mg++, Ca++ & vit E have impact on the muscles & membranes, themselves as well as central neural effects.
>I would just like to offer the possibility that taking too much calcium might make depression worse in some people. I believe that the Mg / Ca balance is important
- Scott
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