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Treatment For Muscle Cramps

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Glasgow, UK

I have pretty severe cramping in the muscles all over my body. I get cramps in my thighs, calfs, hips, shoulder even my jaw! I get a lot of tightness in the muscles for a few weeks following a really bad day/night of cramping. What treatment does everyone get for this? Currently my doctor isn't prescribing anything but I don't know how much more I can take I've been taking potassium supplements and I also have a good diet with the vitamins I need but it doesn't help

August 25, 2017
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A MyFibroTeam Member

Try magnesium supposed to help with that, migraines, helps with a lot if fibro symptoms

August 27, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Light stretching, warm showers, and Biofreeze helps my muscle cramps, as well as Flexeril for any spasms. I do try to eat a banana every day and take a magnesium supplement too.

August 28, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Try taking 2,000 mg of vitamin D3.......it helps my sore and tender muscles

August 26, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

I take magnesium it helps take care😎

August 26, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Hi, Magnesium citrate can possibly help: 200 mg per day for example. Take the -citrate form and not the others, because the citrate form it is better absorbed. It relaxes the muscles. It also has a laxative effect. You can also try to eat more magnesium-rich foods. Mg-citrate is also described to relax in times of stress. Don't take it before a meal because it lowers the acidity of the stomach. Take it quite long before or quite long after a meal. Good luck!

August 30, 2017

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