Magnesium + Potassium for Benign Fasciculation Syndrome
Maria (Gippsland, Australia) on 10/17/2010:
Hi there, I have suffered muscle twitching for decades. Never diagnosed with anything. About 10 or so years ago tried magnesium and it worked. Back then the only cheap way to take it was by epsom salts. 1/4 - 1/2 tsp in a glass of water first thing in the morning. When not taking regularly I just put some crystals under my tongue when the twitching occurs. Some people take 1 tsp every morning. If using epsom salts start on the lower dose and build up to your level. I have an uncle who swears by the 1 tsp a day for arthritis and keeps him regular. I have also seen elsewhere 500mg magnesium oxide twice a day for this condition but sorry I cannot remember where. Since starting the alkalizing with the added potassium I have had hardly any muscle twitching, then I added the magnesium to it and have not had any since. For me I know the magnesium works and I now believe the potassium is also helpful.
