before starting a magnesiam supplement, is there any test that can be performed to determine if i have a magnesium defeciency?
In Reply to: Re: Anxiety Attacks posted by Carol R on July 20, 1998 at 16:03:14:
Dear Carol,
An intracellular magnesium is the only test that means anything and Meridian Valley, in the back of my book, is the place to call for the physician closest to you that would know what to order & what to do about the results.
Unfortunately, there is a wide range of normal and people with low magnesium symptoms should at least do a therapeutic trial even if their levels come back as "normal" since our bodies are still the most accurate laboratories for what is normal for US. MVL's number is (800) 234-6825.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: Anxiety Attacks posted by Walt Stoll on July 21, 1998 at 12:11:32:
A magnesium challenge test is a useful way to evaluate magnesium stores. It involves the i.v. administration of MgCl or MgS and pre- and post- urine mg tests.
Intracellular analysis is much easier and valuable as well. Read about it at the site below.
Dr. B.
http://HealthChoice.net
http://DirectLab.com
In Reply to: Re: Magnesium testing (was: Anxiety Attacks) posted by Dr. B. on July 22, 1998 at 12:14:15:
Dear Dr B.,
This is a new one on me. The link you provided was very helpful. I am going to call their (800) number & have them send me research demonstrating the accuracy & reliability of this new technology.
I knew about the challenge test but have not used it so far.
Thank you SO much!
Walt
In Reply to: Re: Magnesium testing (was: Anxiety Attacks) posted by Walt Stoll on July 23, 1998 at 10:02:38:
This is a test I used in clinic for years. Gathering the data for his reseach papers, Burton Silver (the developer of the test) left word to be called anytime an open-chest surgery was done. Sometimes he got up in the middle of the night and ran to the hospital to wait in the corner of the operatory hoping the surgeon would feel he could step back for a moment to allow Burton to take his samples. Burton would then sample the cardiac muscle tissue and the buccal tissue. He repeated this until he was satisfied that he had reliable evidence. Ask him about it if you get the chance.
I read the lit myself and tested the evaluations for about 5 years comparing the results with other samples and tests before accepting it on its own. I found it useful in evaluating the transport of nutrients and identifying localized deficiencies. It helps to complete the vague picture of mineral assimilation and adequacy in patients.
Dr. B.
In Reply to: Re: Magnesium testing (was: Anxiety Attacks) posted by Dr. B. on July 23, 1998 at 11:46:39:
Thanks, Dr B.,
This opens up a whole new area of learning for me. Have you connected with Robert McFerran yet? You two have a number of things to offer each other.
Walt