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magnesium supplementation as a treatment for irritable uterus

From: Nicole (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 14 Dec 2001 08:05:49 -0600 (CST)

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Hello. I have been dx'd with an irritable uterus and I also have a cerclage which was placed at 11wks of this pregnancy.At 17wks I was started on procardia 20mgs q4h for preterm regular contractions-with good results. I remember that in my first pregnancy (which ended in a loss at 22wks-?preterm labor/incompetent cervix,?mycoplasma)that i had an irritable uterus and a low magnesium level-.64 ref..71--1.09.(i was also very edematous,hyper reflexive,sm amt of protein in my urine)at the time I was on lithium for control of bipolar symptoms--and the stuff made me drink like a fish(h2o),and void an awful lot.(i realize my low mag level could be attributed to the excessive voiding. My questions are--my magnesium level this pregnancy-taking 500 mag gluconate/oxide,,was .71. my intake and output are normal--i drink a lot of water to keep hydrated and to help calm my uterus--but not excessively,,my doc would be interested to know the approximate dosage women are getting of magnesium to help with irritable uterus--i have read 500mgs qid of gluconate. He has prescribed magnesium glucoheptonate 15mls qid (the only mag. supplement available here in the hospital)+ 750mgs of mag. gluconate/oxide-which i buy from GNC. my lvel is now .73-normal-but still low. i have had decrease in contractions-but wondering--what is the standard dose of mag supplements being given to women as a form of treatment for irritable uterus? sorry so lengthy..will really appreciate your reply--my do wants to read it too. thanks-nicole,fredericton,NB, Canada...ps no lithium this pregnancy-just procardia and erythromycin..i am now 24wks.

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