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PatsyN
7 years agoMember
@Sister You can buy magnesium oil at most pharmacies. There's different strengths and that is usually represented in the price but I always read the label. Usually there's only one to choose from. Some people suggest you water it down and spray it on the affected areas (even on the bottle). I did that to my daughter when she had sore shoulders and she said it really burnt her skin so we put it aside until one day...
Every muscle in my body was aching and she suggested we put the oil in the bath. I have a huge outdoor bath and the oil seemed to keep it hot for hours and hours. I felt felt warm and relaxed thru to my bone marrow. My muscles felt like they'd been massaged yet no one had touched me. The water felt heavy, like I was immersed in mercury and was gently pushing in on me, purposely slowing me down, the temperature remaining constant. The bath never seemed to get any colder even after 2 hours.
But you must be ready for bed when you get out of the bath. Don't try to do anything. Your muscles will be so relaxed you will want to just lie there and enjoy it before getting the best night's sleep ever.
This is me after about 4 months of chemo. I've got a travel pillow made out of those tiny polystyrene balls, guaranteed not to sink. I could not have lived without my magnesium baths.
Every muscle in my body was aching and she suggested we put the oil in the bath. I have a huge outdoor bath and the oil seemed to keep it hot for hours and hours. I felt felt warm and relaxed thru to my bone marrow. My muscles felt like they'd been massaged yet no one had touched me. The water felt heavy, like I was immersed in mercury and was gently pushing in on me, purposely slowing me down, the temperature remaining constant. The bath never seemed to get any colder even after 2 hours.
But you must be ready for bed when you get out of the bath. Don't try to do anything. Your muscles will be so relaxed you will want to just lie there and enjoy it before getting the best night's sleep ever.
This is me after about 4 months of chemo. I've got a travel pillow made out of those tiny polystyrene balls, guaranteed not to sink. I could not have lived without my magnesium baths.