MAP, congrats on finding Magnesium. It is an amazing mineral. It is responsible for over 300 functions in our bodies. It is a magical mineral. You can apply it topically, which is incredible for leg cramps. Kudos to you.
I used to have severe dehydration, hospitalized frequently until my body healed and my pouch matured. My last hospitalization for dehydration was in May of 2018. My daughter's graduation from Law School! I am super lucky because I get a weird symptom when I start with dehydration, and that is that my voice goes into a high pitch. It's really really weird. Really weird.
For me, through much experimentation, sucking on several Himalayan Salt rocks and taking magnesium nightly, my body healing and taking in nutrients, and my pouch maturing really set my body and head straight. My Brain fog, that I can get occasionally, is never as bad as it used to be.
I just experienced slight dehydration last week, in which I started with slight disorientation. I live in Southern California, and our heat has been horrific. My body cannot handle humidity, and in mid-august it reach 118 degrees with over 50% humidity. ugh...Salt, Llyte show electrolyte drops and magnesium set me straight.
A word of caution: when first start using magnesium, the brand MAP suggested is excellent, there is also Magnesium calm, please start with half the does and build up. Magnesium has a laxative effect, if your body is not used to it. You can build it up.
The US is known for magnesium deficiency due to our soil being depleted. For those of us, who have experienced issues with our bones from steroid use, this mineral is a must. I would say, check with your doctors...but many are not educated about this mineral.
Take a read: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factshe...-HealthProfessional/