JP (St Petersburg, FL) on 07/29/2009
I have been through several therapies and all have been helpful. My speech has gone from barely fluent to mostly fluent. I just began taking 500 mg of Magnesium a few days ago and it seems to be working. I know this may be similar to a placebo effect, but I will take it. Has anyone else had success with Magnesium?
Sorry for all of the questions. I am new to any sort of stuttering forum.
Replied By Ola (Caen, France) on 09/28/2010
Replied By Lh (Lexington, Sc, Usa) on 01/10/2013
To increase the Mg consumption even further, the Transdermal Mg can be added to juice in small amounts and consumed. I am told that the best way to determine the right dosage is to progressively up the dosage until it triggers a bowel movement, then back up to the previous dose. Thereafter, use as frequently as your body dictates a need.
Mg has a natural calming & relaxing effect on the body (which is why it works well as a laxative... Because it relaxes the bowels). So, perhaps it relaxes the vocal cords as well...
I have a cousin with whom I've lost contact who stuttered badly through childhood and was greatly challenged with social interaction on a personal and professional level as a young adult. She is the reason I want to share on this forum, as I was a firsthand witness to her struggles.
I do know that Mg definitely has helped me with other issues (charlie horses during pregnancy and occassional constipation), so I hope that it will be helpful to those with speech issues, as well.
Also, to help Mg work even more efficiently in its relaxing effects, it is good to eat healthy and avoid things like caffeine, smoking, junk food and the like. Hope this helps.