Thanks, Russ and Missy. Actually, Missy, diarrhea would be a welcome relief right about now <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> I want to use the epsom salts not only because I am deficient, but because I am sick and tired of a 24/7 non-operative bowel. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> I am very thankful though, that many of my other magnesium deficiency symptoms have lessened or left completely. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> I believe the bowel is due to my hypothyroidism acting up. Of course, my tests are now normal so there is no chance that the doc will up my medication - even if she is a naturopath! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" />