Q: had vit d tested, low at 29. the 1,25 dihydroxi d2 level says <4. what does that mean, less than 4? calcium normal. magnesium 1.8. i get fasiculations

Vitamin D: A vitamin D level of 29 is not low. Go to your pharmacy and purchase over-the-counter vitamin D tablets either 1000 or 2000 mg per tablet - your choice. They are not expensive - much less expensive than a vitamin D lab test.

Q: c-1 inh is <40% of expected normal but c4 level is normal. what does this mean? also have low magnesium & vitamin d.

Low C1 inhibitor: Either hereditary angioedema between attacks (rarely) or more likely acquired angioedema either type i or ii. See http://emedicine.Medscape.Com/article/1048887-overview.

Q: my magnesium levels have been low. dr put me on 400 daily .levels been good now they are low again. what causes this?

One cause: Is regular use of diuretics , in some people, .

Q: is magnesium level 1.8 mg/dl low enough to cause chest spasm?

Magnesium level: The normal blood value for magnesium (m) is1.8-2.6 milliequivalents per liter (meq/l). Your m level was normal. It is very improbable that your symptoms were caused by a low m level when yours was normal. Speak to your physician for more information.

Q: can adderal cause low potassium and magnesium levels?

Not usually: Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) does not usually affect electrolyte levels on its own. Use of diuretics could, though.

Q: is it true that normal magnesium levels in blood dont mean anything since magnesium is in conn. tissues not blood ?

Magnesium levels: There most certainly is magnesium found in the blood. In normal blood, level is 1.7 to 2.2 mg/dL.

Q: my magnesium level is 1.9 and the range was 1.8 to 2.9. so it's wnl but low. and i have been taking mag supplements x2 weeks now and it was 1.9. why?

Not long enough: A magnesium level of 1, 9 is normal. Magnesium is not easily absorbed and you will need to be taking supplement longer to increase level. If you are having no problems, I do not see any medical reason to increase you magnesium intake.

Q: hypothetical: let's say i have naturally low magnesium levels. then i take enough magnesium citrate for a while, and then stop it suddenly. approximately, how long would it take for my magnesium levels to go back to their baseline (deficient) level?

A few days: Magnesium (12Mg) naturally occurs in three stable isotopes, 24Mg, 25Mg, and 26Mg. There are 19 radioisotopes that have been discovered, ranging from 19Mg to 40Mg. The longest-lived radioisotope is 28Mg with a half-life of 20.915 hours. Isotopes of magnesium - Wikipedia. Best Wishes!

Q: which type of magnesium supplements are best for a low blood mag level? tyvm

Magnesium supplement: I prefer very absorbable magnesium e.g. Magnesium malate or magnesium citrate. Do use magnesium oxide as it does not absorb very well into your system. Foods with magnesium are magnesium is found in fish, artichokes, bananas, grains, yogurt, black beans, almonds, cashews and brazil nuts.

Q: is a combined magnesium supplement of 50/50 glycerine and taurate safe. my magnesium level is low at 80?

Magnesium supplement: Please see your physician to get magnesium level corrected. It depends on underlying disease, extent of symptoms , kidney function etc.

Question 1

had vit d tested, low at 29. the 1,25 dihydroxi d2 level says <4. what does that mean, less than 4? calcium normal. magnesium 1.8. i get fasiculations

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D: A vitamin D level of 29 is not low.
Go to your pharmacy and purchase over-the-counter vitamin D tablets either 1000 or 2000 mg per tablet - your choice. They are not expensive - much less expensive than a vitamin D lab test.

Question 2

c-1 inh is <40% of expected normal but c4 level is normal. what does this mean? also have low magnesium & vitamin d.

Accepted Answer

Low C1 inhibitor: Either hereditary angioedema between attacks (rarely) or more likely acquired angioedema either type i or ii. See http://emedicine.Medscape.Com/article/1048887-overview.

Question 3

my magnesium levels have been low. dr put me on 400 daily .levels been good now they are low again. what causes this?

Accepted Answer

One cause: Is regular use of diuretics , in some people, .

Question 4

is magnesium level 1.8 mg/dl low enough to cause chest spasm?

Accepted Answer

Magnesium level: The normal blood value for magnesium (m) is1.8-2.6 milliequivalents per liter (meq/l). Your m level was normal. It is very improbable that your symptoms were caused by a low m level when yours was normal. Speak to your physician for more information.

Question 5

can adderal cause low potassium and magnesium levels?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) does not usually affect electrolyte levels on its own.  Use of diuretics could, though.

Question 6

is it true that  normal magnesium  levels in blood dont mean anything since  magnesium is in conn. tissues not blood ?

Accepted Answer

Magnesium levels: There most certainly is magnesium found in the blood. In normal blood, level is 1.7 to 2.2 mg/dL.

Question 7

my magnesium level is 1.9 and the range was 1.8 to 2.9. so it's wnl but low. and i have been taking mag supplements x2 weeks now and it was 1.9. why?

Accepted Answer

Not long enough: A magnesium level of 1, 9 is normal. Magnesium is not easily absorbed and you will need to be taking supplement longer to increase level. If you are having no problems, I do not see any medical reason to increase you magnesium intake.

Question 8

hypothetical: let's say i have naturally low magnesium levels. then i take enough magnesium citrate for a while, and then stop it suddenly. approximately, how long would it take for my magnesium levels to go back to their baseline (deficient) level?

Accepted Answer

A few days: Magnesium (12Mg) naturally occurs in three stable isotopes, 24Mg, 25Mg, and 26Mg. There are 19 radioisotopes that have been discovered, ranging from 19Mg to 40Mg. The longest-lived radioisotope is 28Mg with a half-life of 20.915 hours.
Isotopes of magnesium - Wikipedia. Best Wishes!

Question 9

which type of magnesium supplements are best for a low blood mag level? tyvm

Accepted Answer

Magnesium supplement: I prefer very absorbable magnesium e.g. Magnesium malate or magnesium citrate.  Do use magnesium oxide as it does not absorb very well into your system.  Foods with magnesium are magnesium is found in fish, artichokes, bananas, grains, yogurt, black beans, almonds, cashews and brazil nuts.

Question 10

is a combined magnesium supplement of 50/50 glycerine and taurate safe. my magnesium level is low at 80?

Accepted Answer

Magnesium supplement: Please see your physician to get magnesium level corrected. It depends on underlying disease, extent of symptoms , kidney function etc.

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Had vit d tested, low at 29. the 1,25 dihydroxi d2 level says <4. what does that mean, less than 4? calcium normal. magnesium 1.8. i get fasiculations

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C-1 inh is <40% of expected normal but c4 level is normal. what does this mean? also have low magnesium & vitamin d.

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My magnesium levels have been low. dr put me on 400 daily .levels been good now they are low again. what causes this?

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Is magnesium level 1.8 mg/dl low enough to cause chest spasm?

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Can adderal cause low potassium and magnesium levels?

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Is it true that normal magnesium levels in blood dont mean anything since magnesium is in conn. tissues not blood ?

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My magnesium level is 1.9 and the range was 1.8 to 2.9. so it's wnl but low. and i have been taking mag supplements x2 weeks now and it was 1.9. why?

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Hypothetical: let's say i have naturally low magnesium levels. then i take enough magnesium citrate for a while, and then stop it suddenly. approximately, how long would it take for my magnesium levels to go back to their baseline (deficient) level?

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Which type of magnesium supplements are best for a low blood mag level? tyvm

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Is a combined magnesium supplement of 50/50 glycerine and taurate safe. my magnesium level is low at 80?

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