u/OperUrkelGrue

I’ve been reading Dr Shin Behs book, and he mentions using a Magnesium chloride topical and menthol. Has anyone found any topicals they like?

I’ve so far I’ve had allergic/adverse reactions to 3 prescription medications (Nortriptyline, Venlafaxine, and Sumatriptan), and had a strange reaction to the Magnesium glycinate that the Drs are even stumped about. I took my first dose of the Pure Encapsulations 120mg (just one to test) and I felt the best I had as far as relaxation, which helped my overall symptoms. The relaxation let me sleep deeply for the first time since this started for me in May. However, I was accidentally startled awake by my hubby at 2:00AM (I took the dose at 7:00PM) and proceeded to have full body tremors/shakes for about 20 mins, like an adrenaline rush. My blood pressure was normal/low for me, my blood sugar was normal, heart rate was normal, but I just couldn’t stop shaking. Since the magnesium was the only thing that changed, my Neuro said to discontinue until they could see me (not until October). I’m bummed because it could tell it would have helped greatly. I’m currently without any preventative or abortive measures due to my reactions, and need to find something to get me through to my specialist appointments and the PT that is starting soon. I’m hoping a topical could do the trick as it’s not ingested.

Side note, I’m overall sensitive to medications, but I’ve never actually had allergies or adverse reactions until I’ve had to delve into these SSRI and SNRI classes. I’ve especially never had reactions to supplements or herbs, and have historically had very good success with them, often using them with better results for other health issues.

I’m new to this and feeling overwhelmed. This started for me in May and has been continuing since.

I have failed 2 medications, Nortriptyline and Venlafaxine. I had an allergic reaction to the Nortriptyline going from 10MG to 20MG with rash and an onset of tinnitus that has now caused hearing loss. One dose of the Venlafaxine sent me to the ER with blood pressure over 180/120 and flushing with a resting heart rate of 115+ and my pressure still hasn’t regulated even though it was previously controlled. I’m sensitive to meds, but have never had an actual allergy or adverse reactions like this. It’s further complicated by the fact that I am on Celebrex for an auto-immune disorder.

The neurologist isn’t willing to try new medications while we try to get my body back to baseline, which I understand. A part of me suspects they might not know where to go from here. I’m basically being left to try and power through with nothing but Tylenol. I’m tempted to try supplements, but don’t know how effective they are.