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Magnesium and a glass of water - sleep

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CharlotteBog · 04/10/2023 11:03

I've just started taking Mg to hopefully aid my sleep.
It suggests taking with a glass of water.
The thing is, if I have a glass of water shortly before sleep I will probably wake even sooner than I already do in order to go to the loo.

Current sleep pattern is: 12.30am - 2.20am. Wake. Potter about. Read. Back to sleep fairly easily. Wake again around 4.30am. Get back off to sleep. Alarm 7.15am. Backup alarm 7.30am.

Sometimes I will only wake once.

I have been taking Nytol herbal and that did help a bit, but I think it no longer works. I did get the other one with diphenhydramine, but it made me feel lousy the next day (the few times I have taken Zopiclone to kick start my sleep it really worked well - 1/2 a tablet knocked me out for a night and I felt dopey the next day).

I am a night owl. Even if I feel tired during the day I pick right up in the evening. I am a lone parent and while DS is no trouble (mostly!) I absolutely crave the time when I am off duty and know no one will ask anything of me. Hence the late night.

I have just turned 53, haven't had a period since April (fingers crossed this continues) and really the only symptom is hot flushes which are manageable.
I get a lot of night sweats. I am not on HRT.

I exercise a lot and eat well.

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CharlotteBog · 04/10/2023 11:03

I didn't ask a question, did I!
I guess I just want to share with other women going through the same and who might have some suggestions.

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Jadedandlost · 04/10/2023 11:07

I use a magnesium spray at night. Might that be an option?

EsmeraldaMeitsme · 04/10/2023 11:10

make sure it’s Magnesium glycinate for sleep.

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CharlotteBog · 04/10/2023 11:28

EsmeraldaMeitsme · 04/10/2023 11:10

make sure it’s Magnesium glycinate for sleep.

Oh! The pharmacist in Boots sold me straight Mg. Looking on their website they don't even sell Mg Glycinate.
Sigh.
Thank you.

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Lovestodrinkmilk · 04/10/2023 12:14

What you have from Boots won't be elemental magnesium, it'll be magnesium something. Some forms are quite indigestible and useless and others are better for different uses. Personally, I like Better You magnesium lotion, which seems to work better for me than magnesium oil and doesn’t feel unpleasant on my skin. I use 1 teaspoon of lotion per night.

JinglingSpringbells · 04/10/2023 12:28

Insomnia can be helped by HRT.

Would you consider it? That was my main reason for starting it, and hourly flushes.

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CharlotteBog · 04/10/2023 12:39

Lovestodrinkmilk · 04/10/2023 12:14

What you have from Boots won't be elemental magnesium, it'll be magnesium something. Some forms are quite indigestible and useless and others are better for different uses. Personally, I like Better You magnesium lotion, which seems to work better for me than magnesium oil and doesn’t feel unpleasant on my skin. I use 1 teaspoon of lotion per night.

It's magnesium oxide
"Ingredients: Magnesium Oxide, Cellulose, Colour (Calcium Carbonate), Magnesium Stearate [and other tablet stuff like talc]"

I have research to do it seems!

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CharlotteBog · 04/10/2023 12:40

JinglingSpringbells · 04/10/2023 12:28

Insomnia can be helped by HRT.

Would you consider it? That was my main reason for starting it, and hourly flushes.

I haven't ruled HRT out, but while I am managing my symptoms I'd rather not start taking it.

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WhereAreWeNow · 04/10/2023 15:38

I got Magnesium glycinate from Amazon. And I just take it with a sip of water, not a whole glass.

inkworks273 · 04/10/2023 15:41

Make sure you're hydrated throughout the day and then just take it with a sip of water.

I take this one and it definitely helps me sleep although it gives quite me vivid dreams!

Herb-Ology Magnesium Glycinate Capsules | 60 Vegan Capsules | Magnesium Supplements | 750mg per Capsule | Highly Bioavailable, Dairy Free & Manufactured in The UK amzn.eu/d/hR8Kp5K

FatherJoseFernandez · 04/10/2023 22:35

Have you tried black cohosh? It worked wonders for me! It eradicated nearly all symptoms for me.

randomrandom · 04/10/2023 22:39

Honestly, this stuff has been a total life saver for me - surgical menopause has really messed around with my sleep and I am sleeping much longer and deeper than I have previously

https://www.sweetbeeorganics.co.uk/products/sweet-sleep?variant=30945927037018&currency=GBP&utmmedium=producttsync&utmsource=google&utmmcontent=sagorganic&utmmcampaign=sagorganic&&utmmcampaign=20347471159&utmterm=&utmmsource=google&utmmedium=cpc&utmmcontent=&utmdevice=m&gad=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-cT2-6LdgQMVp52DBx1FVQANEAQYASABEgJ1UvDD_BwE

randomrandom · 04/10/2023 22:40

To clarify sleeping much better due to the body butter, not menopause 🤣

Strongbeatsskinny · 04/10/2023 23:14

CharlotteBog · 04/10/2023 11:28

Oh! The pharmacist in Boots sold me straight Mg. Looking on their website they don't even sell Mg Glycinate.
Sigh.
Thank you.

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Nutri brand do Magnesium Glycinate can buy it directly from them or Amazon sell it.

SmallTreeDeepRoots · 04/10/2023 23:21

Better you magnesium body butter works well for me. I apply it on feet before bed - apparently better absorbed through skin than consumption.

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CharlotteBog · 05/10/2023 09:33

Thank you all. It's so helpful to read what's helping real people going through the same.
I hadn't even considered topical application; that appeals to me more.

I've never been one for supplements (apart from iron and vitamin D), so this is all new to me.

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