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Posted 4/28/2024 4:01 AM (GMT 0)
I used to get nighttime leg cramps for years...they went away when I found the right mix of magnesium citrate and gluconate. Lately I've been getting cramps in my neck, tongue, and under my chin. Increasing magn citrate doesn't seem to help. They are getting more and more frequent. Has anyone else experienced this and did you find anything that helped?
Posted 4/28/2024 1:36 PM (GMT 0)
i found my salt intake had to be higher than i had thought or i would get cramps - esp in calves - but almost anywhere

this was very prominent when eating low carb, keto style diet - where its typical that ones salt intake often needs to be increased

magnesium or potassium didn't seem to help with this - regardless of the form - i tried those also - but for me it was just regular sea salt that did the trick
Posted 4/28/2024 4:13 PM (GMT 0)
When it comes to electrolyte imbalances I found “balancing” them throughout the day to be far more helpful than say just an electrolyte shot in AM.

OP didn’t mention potassium so I’d look there. I also agree with Garzie in terms of I need a high sodium intake.
Posted 4/28/2024 4:42 PM (GMT 0)
Loski I found the same that when I spread the electrolytes out so I'm having them throughout the day it's much better than having them once in the morning. So I put a small amount in each glass of water I drink which totals to about 2 servings per day.
Posted 4/29/2024 4:51 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks guys! I do put electrolytes in my water bottle which I drink throughout the day...I don't really eat that much salt, but it can't hurt to try since my bp is good. My sodium on a recent blood test was 140, and it's supposed to be between 135-146 so maybe getting it up would help.
Posted 5/2/2024 10:28 AM (GMT 0)
can you use a topical magnesium instead of an oral? on the areas where you have the cramps. I've heard that ancient minerals is a good brand!
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