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Indianapolis, IN/ Michigan

Does anybody get muscle spasms n or cramps in feet like the bottom or toes like a Charlie hoarse

February 12, 2020
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Members overwhelmingly confirmed experiencing severe muscle cramps and spasms in their feet, toes, legs, and other areas, describing the pain... Read more

Members overwhelmingly confirmed experiencing severe muscle cramps and spasms in their feet, toes, legs, and other areas, describing the pain as intense and often striking at night. Several members shared that supplementing with potassium, magnesium, calcium, or a combination of these minerals provided significant relief, with some adding daily bananas, Gatorade for electrolytes, or fast-dissolving magnesium pills for breakthrough cramps. A recurring theme was the trial-and-error process of finding what works individually, whether through supplements, hot baths, staying hydrated, or using tools like tennis balls for muscle release, with many expressing relief at finally identifying solutions that reduced or stopped the debilitating cramps.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes, I get them in my toes, feet, and calf muscles. I drink about 6oz of Gatorade a day and then I'm fine.

February 12, 2020
A MyFibroTeam Member

Roll your foot over a tennis ball to release the muscle tightness.

February 12, 2020
A MyFibroTeam Member

My doctor had to put me on potassium I was having cramps so bad on my left side up under my rib cage like someone was trying to pull my ribs out without giving me pain medicine. So I take potassium a day once in the morning and once at night before I go to bed.

February 13, 2020 (edited)
A MyFibroTeam Member

Perhaps due to low potassium. That was my reason. After adding potassium to my vitamins I take cramping in my feet and legs stopped.

February 14, 2020
A MyFibroTeam Member

I used to have them daily, sometimes all day. My feet, calves, inner thigh, buttocks, back...seemed nothing would resolve exception being a slight relief in a hot bath or shower. Magnesium, ph water, chiropractor, change of stimulous, not driving for a couple years, lots of walking.....now, I have different fibro issues, but not even close to the same. Good riddens charlie horses!

February 14, 2020

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