Magnesium Blood Work Test

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Magnesium Blood Work Test

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Hi Everyone,

Is there a specific test that would show magnesium deficiency?

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The RBC (Red Blood Cell) magnesium test is far superior to the serum (regular) magnesium test. But the stated "normal" range is wrong. It should be 6.0–6.5 for a correct normal result.

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Due to a surprise ER visit I found out my magnesium blood level is 2 and I had taken 200 mg that morning. I had stopped taking higher dosages because of watery D. Plan to increase it again VERY slowly.

I had gone to a walk-in clinic due to acute shoulder pain and my entire left arm ached. Nothing helped the pain so I decided to go to the walk-in. Because of heart history, they kicked me over to ER. Heart is doing just fine after 5 hours there. LOL They took xrays of my chest and shoulder. I was told I have a lot of arthritis in my shoulder and they also said I have a nodule in my lung. I really hate going for "tests". They always find something new to tell me. LOL

Outcome is CT scan of my chest and visit to orthopedics next week.

Only good thing was I found out my mag level. :grin:
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maybe using the topical magnesium might be a better option for you...

glad the heart is ok - and hope things go well for the orthopedics appointment
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Thanks Gabe. I'll have to check that out.
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Shirley,

2.0 is OK for the serum test. Your kidneys may just be working well.

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Oh, I didn't realize. I thought it should be higher. Thank you for the enlightenment. :grin: I'll just stick with my current dosage then.

Hope you are having a great day, Tex, and improving every day.
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The normal range for the serum test is given as 1.8–2.4 mg/dL.

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