The magnesium is flushing out of my body in amounts that are probably safe for a normal person as I don't have any other high magnesium symptoms besides insomnia and minor leg cramps
I've never heard of insomnia and minor leg cramps as a side effect of high magnesium, but anything's possible with this sly, baffling illness. Generally, the side effects are diarrhea and mild flushing, and sometimes nausea and vomiting, common side effects of almost everything taken or absorbed in excess,
I got 5-htp and l-theanine today.
I had very bad luck with both of them, especially theanine. But YMMV, were all so different in our responses to things.
While GABA is poorly absorbed orally and doesn't cross the BBB, the downside of it is that, when it does, it activates GABAa receptors and can cause real problems when you try to get off it, generally in the from of wildly excessive anxiety/panic, depression, muscle stiffness and spasticity problems, loss of balance, just the whole effig circus.
Do people feel that 5-htp is safe and safe to take with l-theanine?
I'd be a little careful. Which is no help to you at all.
I discounted the meal because I slept well for another complete day afterwards but I suppose the effects could be delayed
It does seem unlikely that a meal, which transits your gut in about 6-10 hours, and whose constituents are absorbed into your system and utilized during that time, depending on how fast your digestive system is, would suddenly produce problems 24 or more hours later, but again, all our systems are different.
I've only had partial sleep now for 2.5 days and I'm so exhausted.
I use melatonin, 1.5 mgs in two separate doses: 0.5 mgs about 20-30 minutes before I'm ready to shut down and hit the sack, and the other 1.0 mg just as I turn the lights off. I also take 50 mgs of magnesium with it, since that improves it's absorption and action.
When I'm desperate, I take 1/4 of a Unisom tablet, which equals about 6.25 mgs of doxylamine succinate, and that usually does the trick. I'm cautious about using it steadily, or more than 2-3 nights in a row, because I tend to distrust all easy answers, and because it screws with acetylcholine, a critical neurotransmittor. But when you've gone 2.5 days with no sleep, it's worth a shot. I'd eat a goat if I thought it would help. Just be careful, yes?
As far as flushing magnesium goes, calcium can push excess magnesium out of cells to where it can be excreted by the kidneys, and boosting your salt intake a little (sea salt or any natural salt preferably, table salt is loaded with chemicals) will speed the mag’s removal via your kidneys and urine. Calcium is also mildly relaxing, so should help with sleep as well …
Excess mag is extremely uncommon, except for those with kidney problems or those who have received inappropriate dosing via an intravenous route in hospitals. If you’re vegan, you’re probably getting waaay more magnesium than the general population., which could cause some problems.