Magnesium for muscle spasms

[Larisa]

I suffer from muscle spasms in my legs and I've heard magnesium supplements could be a way to help. Does anyone do this and anyone found if it works.

[derby42]

hi there. yes I take it. don't know if it helps or not cos this damned illness confuses the hell outta me! sometimes I think its helping then other times I wonder why I bother. I take it as a multi with calcium and vitamin d3.

[Larisa]

Hi derby, how much mag do you take per day. Are you on any other meds for your leg spasms X

[derby42]

not sure of the dose but if you Google magnesium calcium and vitamin d3 capsules it will bring it up. I think its made by natures health or natures aid. I can't look cos I'm in bed now and I'm on the 3rd floor up.

I take nothing else whatsoever apart from 2 paracetamol every morning to ease back and leg pain. I was offered baclofen by my neuro but was warned that it could make my legs weaker and I can't risk that happening.

Edited 17 Jul 2012, 7:56 pm by derby42

[BowLocks]

I find 375mg of magnesium helps a great deal with spasm& cramp.

 

[Lilbill]

Hi, I can't take any of the drugs for spasm but I find drinking tonic water seems to help sometimes, but only if it s the one with quinine in it. It might be worth a try.

Lilbill x

[Lilbill]

I drink tonic water (with quinine in) and find is usually takes the edge off cramps as I cannot take the usual meds.

Might be worth a try.

 

[Lilbill]

Oops, first post disappeared, but it obviously didn't after all!!

[Hezza]

Hi Lilbill,

There's a bit of a bug on the forum at the moment which may be why you thought your post had disappeared. There's more info here: http://ms-people.com/forum/topic/16163-database-error/

 

I've come across the error when posting replys but find that when I refresh the screen my post is there ok.

 

Back to the topic - I've too drink tonic water having heard that it can help with muscle spasms.

 

[cazza]

Hiya Larisa,

Yes i take Magnesium 375mg daily along with super strength Vitamin D3; Omega 3,6&9 complex and a Vitamin B complex.

Personally i swear by them, no instant change, but over time i can really tell the difference, and yes they all help me.My GP is aware i take all these and has no problem with it (i even converted her to Magnesium which she now takes)

 

It's all a case of trial and error,what, and if, something helps and works for you,what have you got to lose.

 

I get mine from Healthspan www.healthspan.co.uk look it up and send for their free brochure to see what you think.

 

Good luck.

 

Cazza x

[pigeon64]

I have not tried anything at all, thought it best to wait until I find out what the cause is. But my neurologist did mention me taking Quinine Sulphate for cramps