Posts by Susan White5

So, I want your thoughts on this...
Breakfast: green tea with honey, 2 tablespoons of oats and 1 tablespoon of flaxseeds mixed with Activia yogurt, plus a pear.
Snack: half of a large apple.
Lunch: lentil, potato, and carrot stew, one slice of whole wheat bread.
Snack: decaf coffee with soy milk, two fiber Granola cereal bars.
Dinner: a small can of tuna, mixed salad (tomato, bell pepper, onion, sunflower and sesame seeds, olive oil, apple cider vinegar), half a slice of whole wheat bread.

I don't think that has anything to do with magnesium. I'd probably overdose if I kept taking it every two hours just because I was in pain😕
Daily intake should be around 400-600 mg of magnesium, so maybe don't overdo it. When I'm in pain, it's usually just the first day, so I guess I just take it every two hours then.

I dealt with unbearable pain for a long time myself. That was until I read one excellent book, which I recommend to everyone... "Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom" by Dr. Christiane Northrup. Swallowing painkillers isn't the answer, and honestly, menstrual pain is often psychological in nature. For immediate relief, taking 100 mg of magnesium every two hours might help—to relax the uterine muscles and ease cramps—along with castor oil compresses. Menstruation should be a time during the month when women slow down and focus more on self-care. Given our current pace of life, I know that's often impossible... but the only lasting solution is to start listening to our bodies. Every bit of pain is a signal that we need to take better care of ourselves; by just popping pills, we're essentially ignoring the message our body is sending. I realize the pain can be excruciating sometimes—I've been there—and I get that Advil is a necessity at times, but you'll never actually resolve the pain unless you address the root cause. I highly recommend that book mentioned above; every woman should read it. It’s 800 pages, but don't let that discourage you. Good luck...