Just wondering if anyone has used magnesium to help alleviate and or minimize Braxton hicks? I always get Braxtons fairly early and strong during pg, but usually only start getting noticeable from around 20wks and not really annoying until about 30wks. This time I was getting them quite definitely from 13wks! And they're kinda getting frustrating the past few weeks. Anyway I spoke to a friend who's also a Dr and was recommended I take extra magnesium to see if that helped. Only problem is I kinda forgot to ask howuch I should take -oops. I took one tablet a day for a few days (the 'normal' dose for leg cramps etc) this didn't really do anything so I've been taking 2 a day (recommended on bottle for pg) but it doesn't seem to be making a difference either *sigh* So I'm undecided wether I should just keep going at this dose or look at maybe a higher dose? Dont get me wrong I realize bh cx are actually a good thing but these are basically exactly the same as what it seems most women get in early labour or the days leading up to. Just I don't really get that I just go straight into full labour after months of this lol they are often a minute or more long building to a point then tapers off, often taking my breath away or at least all my attention. It's not the pain that bothers me I don't actually even take anything for pain during labour/delivery but well I'm busy and its annoying and tiring dealing with this for so long while trying to raise 4 little children and a household etc.
Ok I guess this ended up being more of a vent than anything but if anyone has experience with magnesium helping or anything else I'm all ears!
My naturopath definitely believed in magnesium and had me take it when pg with DS3 - not just for BH (to minimise) but for general well being. You can buy it in a spray bottle too, and you give yourself x-amount of sprays per day.
Hey hun, I have been taking 2 magnesium tablets a day since about 8wks along as well as drinking a glass of Indian tonic water (yukky stuff) before bed but I am doing this for leg cramps/restless legs. Lately I have been a bit slack in remembering to take the tablets. I started getting BH around the same time you mentioned and this time they have definately been different to last 2 pregnancies. I would imagine I would have to take a really high dose of Magnesium for it to do anything for the BH but it works for my cramps.
I know not much help for you but just my experience so far.
Hmm thanks ladies. I guess I will keep taking the 2 a day for now, my Dr friend said she takes that just for good health, and that 500mg a day should definitely be alright. Will speak to my Ob on Friday and see if there's anything else he'd recommend
From my experience, Magnesium takes a little while to build up in your system. I take them for heart palpitations and they took a couple of weeks to come into effect. Hopefully you are getting some relief, soon, if not already
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