momto3 Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 I have never posted before, but I have not read anything about reacting to Mg the way my son did today. I have 2 Ds with PANDAS and we have mostly been using chiropractic, fish oil as treatment with good results. They do still have some symptoms and so I decided to try Mg citrate for my Ds 8. I gave him 280mg and about 20 minutes later he appeared to be tripping. I don't have any experience with drugs, but my husband had friends in college that did some drugs and he said it was very similar. He had a sudden feeling that something bad would happen and he looked pale. Then he started talking about how he gets clues and they led to God and heaven. And then he said that since he was little he has known that he was going to do something special in his life like Harriet Tubman who helped the slaves or create something very important. His coloring came back and his ears became red and hot, also. This was all very unlike him and my husband is convinced that it was like a high from the Mg. it has been a few hours now and he said he still feels "weird". Has anyone seen this happen with Mg? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenmama Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 I'd be afraid it was an overdose if it were me and I'd bring my child to be seen, or would at least consult a physician and/or poison control. Regardless of dose (I have no idea what the standard dose is for mg citrate), medical conditions, medications, or allergies to it or a filler ingredient are other issues that might affect how an individual reacts to a particular medication or supplement and would warrant investigation. Best to err on the side of caution! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopeny Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 Sorry this happened to you, but I agree with thenmama, I would contact pediatrician and get seen tonight, and poison control, I copied this from drugs.com side effects: Nervous system Nervous system side effects have included a decrease in tendon reflexes, muscle weakness, mental confusion, sedation, mental depression, areflexia, coma and respiratory paralysis. CNS depression, often presenting as somnolence, may be more likely and more severe in patients with renal dysfunction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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