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Posted 4/10/2015 2:34 PM (GMT 0)
It is the strangest thing. Last summer, before
I knew I had Fibro, I fought leg cramps all summer but had less pain. Winter hit and I had increased pain and no leg cramps. Anyone else experience this? Has anyone found a solution to stop the leg cramps?
Posted 4/10/2015 3:57 PM (GMT 0)
That is strange! ?

I get them too. Mine are worse when I'm lying down, and especially when I first stretch my legs out in the morning. It's sometimes my feet that cramp up then, though.

When my calves feel really tight, I'll instinctively do that exercise where you put one leg slightly behind the other, lean against something (with your back straight) and keep your back foot on the floor. I don't know if I'd be worse without doing this, but it feels like it helps some.

Potassium is supposed to help with cramps....I eat a banana almost every day, but that's not hard for me because I love bananas.

Good luck!

Debbie
Posted 4/10/2015 5:29 PM (GMT 0)
I used to have leg cramps but when I increased my calcium to twice a day they went away! I also take potassium sometimes and that helps too.

Lastly a magnesium deficiency can cause leg cramps. Once I started magnesium malate and the extra calcium I don't get them now.

Sherrine
Posted 4/10/2015 6:08 PM (GMT 0)
It helps me to eat bananas and drink lots of fluids. though I still get leg (and sometimes toe) cramps.

For some interesting ideas, such as eating a little mustard before bedtime, taking a little pickle juice, or putting a bar of soap under the bed sheets (always wonder about that one!), go to www. peoplespharmacy.com

Hope you find relief!
Posted 4/10/2015 11:20 PM (GMT 0)
I think with potassium, it says check with your dr. Before using as a supplement..

However i eat 1/2 banana each morning to get that potassium/ magnesium
And my nurse practioner ok d a low dose of pot/mag i take with breakfast.
In the evening i take a calcium/ magnesium blend from puritans pride..to help relax the muscles..

I am not a milk drinker, so i really still need to supplement for calcium..it has 500 calcium/250 magnesium
Posted 4/11/2015 2:27 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you, ladies! Ljm... I heard the same thing about potassium. That is why I didn't want to add anything else on top of the multi I'm taking.

Sherrine, how much calcium do you take a day. I am taking Magnesium Malate 2600 mg. 300 mg. calcium, 300 Magnesium Oxide

It's confusing at times. I read that calcium can cause kidney stones if it's not taken the right way. I just gave up taking it because I couldn't get a straight answer whether to take it with or without food.
Posted 4/11/2015 3:42 AM (GMT 0)
There is a lot of conflicting info out there on the supplements at times..

But when i was younger my immune system was a mess. I caught everything..so i began supplementing way back and will never stop.

I read both mainstream and alternative and decide for myself.

I did screw up not taking enough vit d..it crashed and i paid dearly til i could get it back up.. I am thinking it was a problem way before it was tested. Now drs are testing more for that..
Posted 4/11/2015 4:06 AM (GMT 0)
I am not sure if you ever had back problems. My legs would hurt with cramps and spasms. Found out it was from my back. Got a back block done and it settled the leg cramps. It could be many things causing it.
Posted 4/11/2015 7:09 PM (GMT 0)
Magnesium has been a huge help for me on reducing leg cramps and muscle cramps/ twitching in general. Talk to your doc about it and see what they suggest.
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