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Blood test show no deficiency in magnesium. but dr said to take magnesium supplement cz he said their could be magnesium deficiency in the cells. i feel cramping muscles&chest discomfort with it then after breathing i feel better. is he right?

Q: blood test show no deficiency in magnesium. but dr said to take magnesium supplement cz he said their could be magnesium deficiency in the cells. i feel cramping muscles&chest discomfort with it then after breathing i feel better. is he right?

: If slow and deep breathing relieve your symptoms, anxiety or panic disorder could be the cause, not low magnesium, especially blood test does not reveal hypomagnesemia.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

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If slow and deep breathing relieve your symptoms, anxiety or panic disorder could be the cause, not low magnesium, especially blood test does not reveal hypomagnesemia.

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Answered 3/12/2022

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A member asked:

Blood test show no deficiency in magnesium. but dr said to take magnesium supplement cz he said their could be magnesium deficiency in the cells. i feel cramping muscles&chest discomfort with it then after breathing i feel better. is he right?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Singh agreed

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