Diana, what I am trying to say is, that although I took magnesium orally, it helped, but minimally. Because I seem to be unable to absorb magnesium well, probably due to celiac sprue (which, I have read on this forum is caused by mercury and which many people have and are unaware of it) I was taking many magnesium pills but not really benefitting. So now, I put 2-3 cups of magnesium (epsom salts) in a hot bath, and soak for 30+ minutes. The burning is gone. I am sure the gluten-free diet helped and getting the amalgams replaced also helped, but the magnesium bath is a nice finishing touch. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />