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May 11
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I take Magnesium to manage the severely damaged nerves throughout my lower lumbar back; L3 to L5 both left and right sides, including both hips were damaged from a bad car accident.

The pain management specialist began me taking Magnesium daily as her information shared saying the vitamin is one of the better to assist nerves that went through severe stress and trauma. I continue taking the vitamin daily as the vitamin is help to my nerve damage that took place.

By the way, the daily dose of magnesium is convenient as your body will only take what it needs then the magnesium not needed is removed through urination. I make a point to stay hydrated throughout the day.

May 12
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Not officially. A lot of people do use it though but its often with other vitamins. I use a variant of it with a B complex and it's to help with sleep management.

May 11
MyEpilepsyTeam

Magnesium isn't a proven treatment for epilepsy, but it's an interesting question! Anti-seizure medications (ASMs) remain the only clinically proven treatment option for epilepsy, helping around 70% of people manage their seizures.

That said, some people with epilepsy do explore natural and complementary approaches alongside Show Full Answer

Magnesium isn't a proven treatment for epilepsy, but it's an interesting question! Anti-seizure medications (ASMs) remain the only clinically proven treatment option for epilepsy, helping around 70% of people manage their seizures.

That said, some people with epilepsy do explore natural and complementary approaches alongside their prescribed treatments. These can include:

- Herbal or nutritional supplements
- Acupuncture
- Meditation
- Medical cannabis
- Dietary therapies (like the ketogenic diet)

It's really important to speak with your neurologist before starting any new supplement, including magnesium. Even natural supplements can interact with anti-seizure medications in ways that could be harmful or reduce how well your medication works.

May 11

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