I can identify with the perfectionism causing more stress - my father was that way and I learned it from him. Needless to say, he had a myriad of health problems as he aged, including Crohn's disease. I am still working on letting go of things that really aren't that important. Several people have recommended yoga and I have tried that, but I just can't get into it, and find myself wishing it was over so I could get back to getting things done!
I would like some feedback on brands of magnesium supplements that have worked for others, as I don't know where to start. I've checked what I am currently taking and most of the magnesium in my vitamins and supplements is magnesium citrate. I do take a tsp of Ocean Minerals daily which has 440mg of "natural magnesium" but I'm not sure what that means.
Has anyone found that sugar or sweets to be a trigger? I'm one of those who turn to cookies, brownies, etc. with lots of dark chocolate chips in them as my comfort food. It's so hard to give that up!
Thanks again for the help and support - it makes such a difference!
Stress
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Are you the outdoorsy type? Some of us enjoy nature, photography, hiking, etc. Maybe writing, starting a blog, etc., would appeal to you.
Most of us who use an oral magnesium supplement use either Doctor's Choice Chelated Magnesium (magnesium glycinate) or ReMag (ionized magnesium), by Dr. Carolyn Dean. For transdermal magnesium there's magnesium oil or magnesium lotion (by Life-Flo or Ancient Minerals), or Epsom salts for foot soaks or for adding to bath water. The "natural magnesium" designation for the product you mentioned probably means that it's extracted from sea water.
Significant amounts of sugar can be a problem for many of us (including me). Too much sugar can cause leaky gut, and of course that leads to food sensitivities. Some of us are sensitive to chocolate, while others can tolerate it just fine. Those of us who cannot tolerate much chocolate typically have histamine problems (mast cell activation disorder). When I was recovering, I was a sugarholic and I loved chocolate chip cookies. But unfortunately they didn't like me very well.
These days, I no longer crave sugar and anything with added sugar tastes too sweet.
Tex
Most of us who use an oral magnesium supplement use either Doctor's Choice Chelated Magnesium (magnesium glycinate) or ReMag (ionized magnesium), by Dr. Carolyn Dean. For transdermal magnesium there's magnesium oil or magnesium lotion (by Life-Flo or Ancient Minerals), or Epsom salts for foot soaks or for adding to bath water. The "natural magnesium" designation for the product you mentioned probably means that it's extracted from sea water.
Significant amounts of sugar can be a problem for many of us (including me). Too much sugar can cause leaky gut, and of course that leads to food sensitivities. Some of us are sensitive to chocolate, while others can tolerate it just fine. Those of us who cannot tolerate much chocolate typically have histamine problems (mast cell activation disorder). When I was recovering, I was a sugarholic and I loved chocolate chip cookies. But unfortunately they didn't like me very well.
These days, I no longer crave sugar and anything with added sugar tastes too sweet.Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
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Of note sylvia - cravings for chocolate is a strong indicator that you are magnesium deficient...
audio books / podcasts are a great resources to help 'retrain' the brain and slow down a bit when needed.
and like tex mentioned having hobbies that involve nature, spending time outside are fantastic. I do photography of flora and fauna etc.
audio books / podcasts are a great resources to help 'retrain' the brain and slow down a bit when needed.
and like tex mentioned having hobbies that involve nature, spending time outside are fantastic. I do photography of flora and fauna etc.
Gabes Ryan
"Anything that contradicts experience and logic should be abandoned"
Dalai Lama
"Anything that contradicts experience and logic should be abandoned"
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Wow. Thanks Tex and Gabe. I'm going to get some topical magnesium right away. As far as being "outdoorsy," I'm really not. I enjoy taking my little dogs for a walk each day, but that's about it. I know having some kind of hobby should help, but right now I feel like that would just be adding to the pile of things to do. I've already spent a lot of time on this website while my chores stack up. I'm not very efficient any more - I run out of energy too soon, or I just plain procrastinate. I find myself using any excuse at all to not get things done, and then get stressed because I didn't get anything done! Some days are better than others. So today I need to get off the computer and get something done - even little successes make one feel better!
Thank you so much for your caring - it's really comforting to know there are people out there who understand and are willing to share their experiences to help someone else. I hope I get to that point some day.
I think my motto should be "Just Do It!"
Thank you so much for your caring - it's really comforting to know there are people out there who understand and are willing to share their experiences to help someone else. I hope I get to that point some day.
I think my motto should be "Just Do It!"
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Sylvia
one of the lessons in MC world is learning to rest /nurture ourselves 'guilt free' - stress free.
doing the reading here and learning how to optimise your wellness is time well invested.
the energy situation - as the gut heals and inflammation levels in the body reduce, and you resolve nutrient deficiencies like magnesium, B group etc, energy and focus will return. there is no quick fix - it takes time.
one of the lessons in MC world is learning to rest /nurture ourselves 'guilt free' - stress free.
doing the reading here and learning how to optimise your wellness is time well invested.
the energy situation - as the gut heals and inflammation levels in the body reduce, and you resolve nutrient deficiencies like magnesium, B group etc, energy and focus will return. there is no quick fix - it takes time.
Gabes Ryan
"Anything that contradicts experience and logic should be abandoned"
Dalai Lama
"Anything that contradicts experience and logic should be abandoned"
Dalai Lama
Sylvia,
Most of us here were perfectionists and overachievers before our symptoms began. Those characteristics are closely associated with MC. When our body can no longer keep up with the demands placed on it, it's time to downshift and cut ourselves some slack.
Tex
Most of us here were perfectionists and overachievers before our symptoms began. Those characteristics are closely associated with MC. When our body can no longer keep up with the demands placed on it, it's time to downshift and cut ourselves some slack.
That's your body telling you that it's tired of the merry-go-round spinning faster and faster and it wants to get off, or at least slow down. Mine said the same thing.Sylvia wrote:I find myself using any excuse at all to not get things done,
That's your previous/current personalty trying to retain control by cracking the whip, despite your body pleading for help. We have to listen to our body and accept it's current limitations. Feeling stressed by our new limitations only compounds the problems.Sylvia wrote:and then get stressed because I didn't get anything done!
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.