Magnesium Lotion, Unscented

This is the first lotion I've had that truly doesn't have a scent which is nice. It's kind of thick when applying it which felt strange but I honestly did so much searching into what would help so I was desperate. Obviously consult your doctor but mine was unavailable. I have severe restless arms syndrome that makes it difficult to sit and relax and it's even worse when I'm attempting to sleep and it'll wake me up in the middle of the night. I currently take pramipexole which is a prescription medication for it but it's been suggested that I'm experiencing augmentation because it's been getting worse and I just really needed sleep. I massaged some of this lotion on both of my arms from my shoulders to my wrists and it had an odd feeling but it calmed down the sensation and I was finally able to get sleep again without that horrible uncontrollable urge to jerk and move my arms. Idk if it will help others with the same issue but I'm glad it helped me cause it's the worst feeling when you're running out of ideas how to fix it. Tens units stopped helping, massaging stopped helping, my doctor increased the dosage too, heat is supposed to help but it doesn't that much so it was a miracle that this lotion actually helped. Mind you, I went in using the lotion with the mindset of a desperate person but still thinking it probably wouldn't do anything so I'm a very pessimistic person and it helped. No irritation to my skin either.

I've been using this for years now, so I thought I'd post a review. I have really bad RLS, and it's not responsive to meds. A weighted blanket helped a little, but then I tried this, and I was grateful to have found a solution. I take a mag supplement, but this is more effective. When the twitching starts, I use about one pump on each calf and one pump on each thigh. It takes a while to rub it in, but it's so worth it. It leaves a tingling feeling, but zero pain. I tried oils first, but they hurt because I'm super sensitive. This just feels good, and it actually moisturizes really well, which is a nice bonus. When I use it, I also sleep really well. I've used both unscented and the vanilla. They're both good, but I prefer the unscented.

Update: After almost 2 years using this, I can confirm that this lotion helps tremendously with cramping. No cramps as long as I remember to use it regularly - and even if I forget, applying it helps within a half hour of having bad cramps and after a few days I have zero cramps again. I often go for long periods when I forget to apply it - until cramps come back. Anyway applying as little as 1x per week seems to work for me sometimes; other times I seem to need it everyday. It definitely works for me. Oh, and I have never had any skin irritation or itching from this lotion. The only thing I don’t like is the manufacturer is not clear on the concentration level of magnesium in this lotion, which has led me to trying a different brand recently which is clearer on that point. But whatever the concentration, it does work well. As always YMMV. Orig Oct 2017: This seems to be helping me after about a week of use, although that may be wish fulfillment on my part, lol. I'll know better after a few months and will update this review then, but so far I am favorably impressed. I often have trouble sleeping and get wicked bad carmps in my feet, legs and hips and I noticed improvement in all those areas after 3 days or so - in fact I've only had 1 foot cramp and no trouble sleeping in the last 4 days. Also, oddly enough, seems to help with some of my itchy skin spots, I apply liberally on my feet and at the nape of the neck under the hair. Smells of vanilla - not my favorite scent, but quite pleasant - and lotion feels rich and thick. I have super sensitive skin, but this does not seem to bother me, although I don't think I would apply it on sensitive areas like the inside of the elbow. Apparently, magnesium topically applied can cause itching - I have not experienced that - just the opposite as mentioned above, but that's me - YMMV..

Spectacular product. I have had leg neuropathy for many years. My legs have always felt like cement blocks and I have trouble walking and with my balance. I used this lotion for 3 days and it is not a cure but my legs feel lighter and I can walk with less discomfort. The price is also within my budget.

I love this for helping me sleep at night! I’m 70 and sometimes have problems sleeping all night. Since I’ve started using this, I sleep until 6:30 or 7:00. If I do wake up early (3 or 4), I go right back to sleep. I get the unscented and rub on my feet and between my toes. I’m a believer!

NFO ON MAGNESIUM - AND - cream had nice vanilla scent and softened the skin...but who knows how much magnesium you get I have included some information gotten from the NIH.gov site. The information below is intended ONLY as information and NOT medical advice. People trying to dose themselves with anything should talk to their doctors first. One of my biggest problems with magnesium in the form of a cream, is that you do not know how much you are dosing yourself with, or how much is getting in. If they said one teaspoon applied to inner thigh would give you X amount, that would be helpful but I didn't see anything to that effect. Since magnesium can interfere with a number of medications, IF it could be absorbed through the skin, at a rate that could be stated...this would be a good thing. I have no idea if I am absorbing magnesium. I guess I would have to spring for a before and after lab test to tell. But even this would not really tell me much because only 1% of the magnesium is in the serum, most is put into the bones. Normal blood serum levels of magnesium should be around 0.75- 0.95 mmol/l. The RDA for most people is between 360-410mg a day. 30-40% of the magnesium you eat is absorbed. I can't tell if my muscle cramps or joint pains are any better. I had no itching at all. I can tell it has a slight vanilla odor, which I like; and that the cream leaves my skin feeling soft. signs of deficiency are: ....early: loss of appetite nausea and vomiting fatigue, weakness ....as it worsens you notice numbness, tingling muscle contractions and cramps seizures personality changes abnormal heart rhythms coronary spasms ....and at a severe level you levels of calcium and potassium decrease.which have their own set of symptoms. BUT you CAN overdose with magnesium supplementation and many of the symptoms are the same nausea, vomiting, fatigue low blood pressure, facial flushing, retention of urine, ileus, depression ....and as it gets worse muscle weakness, difficulty breathing, VERY low blood pressure, irregular heart rhythm, and your heart stopping. Risk for magnesium overload increases with renal failure as you are not able to excrete the magnesium, and the kidneys are the main organ for regulating the magnesium in your body. That said the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey or NHANES of 2005-6 said that the majority of Americans of all ages ingest less magnesium than the recommended allowances. Especially old men and adolescent females. Especially at risk may be people that have increased loss like diabetics as the increased glucose in their urine makes them urinate more, and those that have decreased gut absorption like those with chronic diarrhea. Alcoholics also may be at risk as well. There has been some evidence that: > increasing magnesium may help decrease strokes (100mg/day decreased ischemic strokes by 8%) > may help decrease the incidence of migraines if taken daily. > It may also help maintain bone density in post menopausal women -elemental magnesium ( magnesium citrate) was used at 290mg/ per day. Medications (in general BUT ALWAYS CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTORS FIRST BEFORE USING, AND MAKE SURE THAT THEY KNOW YOU ARE TAKING MAGNESIUM OR ANY OTHER SUPPLEMENT, OR HERB) that Magnesium can or does interfere with include but are not limited to things like: Interactions with Medications . Bisphosphonates -(used to treat osteoporosis) can decrease the absorption. Separate use by at LEAST 2 hours. Antibiotics - tetracyclines, doxycyclines, quinolones, ciporfloxacin, levofloxacin. Magnesium can form insoluble clmpleses with them. Again at LEAST 2 hours needs to be between taking BEFORE antibiotics and magnesium, OR AT LEAST 4-6 hours after taking magnesium or magnesium containing supplement. I don't know how this applies to absorption through skin. Diuretics loop diuretics, furosemide, bumetanide, and thiazide diuretics can increase the loss of magnesium. But potassium-sparing diuretics reduce magnesium excretion. Proton pump inhibitors (for heart burn and gastric reflex) when taken for long periods can cause low magnesium (hypomagnesemia). The FDA says doctors should monitor patient's levels of magnesium while on these medications. Even taking a supplement with these medications may fail to raise the level of magnesium.

This stuff is literally like magic. I’ve told so many people about this and bragged and bragged people probably think I am a salesperson for the brand or earn comission or something. I definitely don’t I just cannot believe how well this works and wish I had Known about it way before I did so I like to spread the word. You can feel it working instantly after application and in my experience it lasts about thirty minutes before you need to apply again. My only complaint is that the cream is super thick and doesn’t absorb well into the skin - but maybe it has to be that way to make it work and if that’s the case so be it! I’ve noticed other brands coming out with magnesium lotions and even dr teals now has a magnesium spray. I tried it and it doesn’t come close to this lotion! As someone who suffers from extreme chronic full body muscle tension this stuff is an absolute miracle.

My sister-in-law told me about this stuff and it really does help with neuropathy. My husband tried it for his leg cramps and found it helpful.

バニラの香り強めですがだんだん薄くなります。 筋肉痛や肩こりにとても良いです！

Questa lozione al magnesio la trovo molto buona, lenisce il dolore, certo dipende dall'entita' del dolore, ma comunque lo allevia.

Great

The product is great, but I don't like that Amazon DE does not provide an option to choose a carrier. Several times I had problems receiving packages - either they are very late or I don't get a notification and the package does not come to my house, but I have to go an pick it up from a post office.

Llevo un par de semanas utilizando y no he notado nada, la crema es muy densa y cuesta entenderla. No volveré a comprar.