Magnesium & Me (another update)
By Amber
@AmbiePam (102415)
United States
September 3, 2025 1:13pm CST
So I went back to the doctor today (thanks for the encouragement you know who) because after feeling better, just tired, the lack of breath when standing and walking came back. It is NOT as bad as it was, but obviously, something needs to be done. He thinks it might be a new pain medication I was recently put on by my pain management doctor. I have zero problem stopping that (it didn’t work anyway). He also did another metabolic panel to check the magnesium again (because the ER said it was low), and I’ll get the results tomorrow. In addition, he told me to inform the cardiologist I saw once before about what is going on.
So I’m thinking positive. Right now, I’d be able to go on the cruise, but I couldn’t do any excursions. And, the trip to get to Boston would be an ordeal. But you can bet if I can, I’m going!
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@DaddyEvil (158779)
• United States
3 Sep
I hope you feel better soon.
Pretty needs to go back in for another blood screen. She's still feeling tired and acts like she's exhausted all the time. The last blood screen showed she was anemic and had low iron levels. She's been taking iron tablets and drinking Propel to up her vitamins.
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@DaddyEvil (158779)
• United States
3 Sep
@AmbiePam She's waiting for me to be able to see to drive her there. She doesn't feel like walking the few blocks there and back.
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@AmbiePam (102415)
• United States
3 Sep
@DaddyEvil That’s pretty bad, but I get it. Just the thought of it probably exhausts her.
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@Juliaacv (54730)
• Canada
3 Sep
You've done a good job with dotting your i's and crossing your t's, as it must be difficult contacting the doctor every day as you have. But you did it! 
I know that you will follow his instructions to contact the cardiologist. I wish you the very best for a clean bill of health, and am so proud of you for seeking his medical attention. And now, let that countdown until you depart for the trip begin........
I know that you will follow his instructions to contact the cardiologist. I wish you the very best for a clean bill of health, and am so proud of you for seeking his medical attention. And now, let that countdown until you depart for the trip begin........2 people like this
@wolfgirl569 (121858)
• Marion, Ohio
3 Sep
I hope it's just that new medicine. But keep checking until you know
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@GardenGerty (165629)
• United States
4 Sep
@AmbiePam Oral supplements, tablets, often are not easily absorbed. Your body gets it better from food, like bananas, spinach, etc. I found that those awful headaches that I would get three or four times a year pretty much quit when I increased magnesium in my diet.
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@AmbiePam (102415)
• United States
4 Sep
@GardenGerty I had been been taking Magnesium Glycinate for ages, but got out of the habit. I’m definitely increasing the leafy greens.
@MommyOfEli2013 (85515)
• Rupert, Idaho
3 Sep
Didn't know a pain medication could cause those kind of issues. Hopefully that will help going off of those. I know how not fun the lack of breath is....I go through that daily but think mine is due to my weight :(
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@GardenGerty (165629)
• United States
4 Sep
@AmbiePam Do you have to taper down off the pain med?
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@MommyOfEli2013 (85515)
• Rupert, Idaho
3 Sep
@AmbiePam Well guess symptoms could come up that aren't supposed to happen but do. Not sure on that, just a thought. Hopefully if it is not that they can figure out what is causing it though.
It's more than just annoying, it's miserable! However I might be saying that because of the pain I get in my legs if I stand too long...
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@GardenGerty (165629)
• United States
4 Sep
It sounds like you have a wise doctor. I would not be surprised if it was the pain medicine. So the magnesium helped but not enough really.
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@snowy22315 (195500)
• United States
3 Sep
Fingers crossed for you Amber. How are your iron levels?
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@allknowing (152949)
• India
4 Sep
All those tests will put you at ease and yes think positive
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@FourWalls (78439)
• United States
4 Sep
I hope they get you all taken care of!
I hope you do go to Boston (like the song said, “please come to Boston…” 
). At least they have hospitals in Boston if anything were to happen and you started feeling bad. 
(Spoken like someone who’s had a few ER visits on vacation, isn’t it? )
). At least they have hospitals in Boston if anything were to happen and you started feeling bad. (Spoken like someone who’s had a few ER visits on vacation, isn’t it? )1 person likes this
@Tampa_girl7 (53343)
• United States
17h
I really hope that you feel much better quickly and have a great time on your cruise. I am praying for you.
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@Marilynda1225 (86075)
• United States
18h
I hope your tests come back with an improvement on your levels. I feel so bad for you that all this is happening.
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@Marilynda1225 (86075)
• United States
18h
@AmbiePam now I'm smiling hearing that you're feeling better. 
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@LindaOHio (199754)
• United States
21h
I hope you bounce back soon! I'm glad you went to the doctor because I thought we were going to have to take you!
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@Traceyjayne (4905)
• United Kingdom
3 Sep
It’s good that the Dr is doing something to help you. I have my fingers crossed that you do go on the cruise.
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