What is Hot bath with Epsom salts and essential oils?

Category: Lifestyle Modifications

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Epsom salts (magnesium sulfate) are made up of a naturally occurring mineral that is found in water magnesium sulfate. An essential oil is any concentrated, hydrophobic liquid containing volatile aroma compounds from plants.

Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Muscle and joint pain 22 9
Fibromyalgia 8 3
Anxious mood 3 1
Insomnia 2 2
Muscle aches 2 1

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  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell

Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 1
Moderate 2
Mild 1
None 6

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Hot bath with Epsom salts and essential oils

Side effect Patients Percentage
Drowsiness 2
Jarisch-Herxeimer reaction 1
Sweating increased 1
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 3
Usually 6
Sometimes 1
Never taken as prescribed 0
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 0
Somewhat hard to take 3
A little hard to take 4
Not at all hard to take 3
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 0
$100-199 2
$50-99 0
$25-49 2
< $25 4
Not specified 2
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2 patient evaluations for Hot bath with Epsom salts and essential oils

Dec 23, 2014 (Started Jul 01, 1985)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for muscle and joint pain)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for relaxation)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Sometimes
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: As needed
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Cost: < $25 monthly

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Feb 1, 2011 (Started Jun 15, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for anxious mood)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for muscle and joint pain)
  • Side effects
    Severe
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
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