Re: Muscle cramp remedy list

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Injectible magnesium works!!

[ ] Muscle cramp remedy list

Intense muscle spasms are one of my worst symptoms. They are most frequent in my

legs and feet, but I've had them in my hands, back, throat and sides as well.

I've had to return to using a wheelchair (post-stroke I used one for two years

and had stopped) because the spasm can catch me far from home and leave me

stranded.

I compiled a list of what I've tried and what's helped in case others are

dealing with this, too. Taking magnesium, strangely enough, seems to make it

worse. I've tried many forms and dosages including cream, homeopathic, IV ,

powders as well as various pills. (After the IV I had cramps for two days.) I

take cofactors like B6 and taurine, but they don't seem to help with the

magnesium issue at all.

Skullcap tincture-- one of the more effective acute remedies--5-8 droppersful.

Pedicularis-- sometimes works great, other times not-- 3 droppersful at a time,

repeated as needed.

Lobelia-- very small doses to avoid nausea-- I take 3-4 drops at a time.

Homeopathic hypericum (St. swort)-- I take 6 C 12 C and 30 C and different

potencies help at different times-- there's often a lot of burning and tingling

with the cramp. This one is often very effective.

Heat-- I use hot water bottles.

Valerian-- I use Gaia phytocaps.

Not getting enough sleep is a major trigger for the cramps, but they also seem

to just pop up spontaneously.

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I think what you meant was that it has worked for you.

All bodies are not alike. As I wrote above, when I got IV magnesium I went into

two days of excruciating spasms, so I'm not about to shoot it into my already

cramping muscles.

" Jay A. Rovert " <jay12@...> wrote:

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> Injectible magnesium works!!

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Aurora, thanks for posting your list of supplements that you've found helpful

for muscles spasms.

I have had debilitating muscle spasms - the worst and most chronic are in my

back - from neck to pelvis, but sometimes also legs and feet. Have suffered

with this for about 17 years. I will def give everything you listed a try. I

have taken lots of magnesium, which no longer seems to make much difference. My

heart evidently spasmed about 1 1/2 years ago, landed me in the hospital after

having to get off a taxying airplane in Portland with what appeared to be a

heart attack....had all 'classic' symptoms...but no evidence that it was typical

MI.....but my cardiologist believes it went into spasm and could have killed me.

All electrolytes were bottomed out at time, and I know Calcium, Magnesium and

Potassium are all important for heart.....

When I am totally locked up (like tetany), I have to go on 10mg Valium 4x/day

(total 40mg day)for several months, then gradually decrease by 2mg per day for

about 19 days to get off - until the next time. It doesnt even make me sleepy

anymore, I have had to do this so many times.

I did have IV push Magnesium (mega doses) along with typical Myer's Cocktail at

my LLMD's office a few times and it did work amazingly - kicked my butt for a

couple of days, but then I felt so good! Problem is it doesnt last and is VERY

expensive. Not to mention that my LLMD is in Seattle and I live in Georgia.....

Again, thanks for posting.

Peace, Terri

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> Intense muscle spasms are one of my worst symptoms. They are most frequent in

my legs and feet, but I've had them in my hands, back, throat and sides as well.

I've had to return to using a wheelchair (post-stroke I used one for two years

and had stopped) because the spasm can catch me far from home and leave me

stranded.

>

> I compiled a list of what I've tried and what's helped in case others are

dealing with this, too. Taking magnesium, strangely enough, seems to make it

worse. I've tried many forms and dosages including cream, homeopathic, IV ,

powders as well as various pills. (After the IV I had cramps for two days.) I

take cofactors like B6 and taurine, but they don't seem to help with the

magnesium issue at all.

>

> Skullcap tincture-- one of the more effective acute remedies--5-8 droppersful.

>

> Pedicularis-- sometimes works great, other times not-- 3 droppersful at a

time, repeated as needed.

>

> Lobelia-- very small doses to avoid nausea-- I take 3-4 drops at a time.

>

> Homeopathic hypericum (St. swort)-- I take 6 C 12 C and 30 C and different

potencies help at different times-- there's often a lot of burning and tingling

with the cramp. This one is often very effective.

>

> Heat-- I use hot water bottles.

>

> Valerian-- I use Gaia phytocaps.

>

> Not getting enough sleep is a major trigger for the cramps, but they also seem

to just pop up spontaneously.

>

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<<My heart evidently spasmed about 1 1/2 years ago...had all 'classic'

symptoms...but no evidence that it was typical MI.....but my cardiologist

believes it went into spasm and could have killed me.>>

This is one of the things that scares me. I've had spasms in my throat and

chest, and sometimes it feels like I'm going to choke. I'm concerned about

heart spasm

<<I have to go on 10mg Valium 4x/day>>

I've been thinking about having a muscle relaxant on hand, but I have a

paradoxical response to Valium-- sends me into rages.

I don't remember if I put this on the list but lemon balm tincture also helps me

sometimes.

Does your doc have an explanation for the spasms?