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muscle spasms

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judy1964
judy1964

I am wondering if anyone has had leg cramps... I have been getting them mainly at night and sometimes in my hand. I take potassium, so just wondering...

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  • kelly55079
    kelly55079 judy1964

    Posted

    Do you get enough water during the day? That could help..

  • debra16694
    debra16694 judy1964

    Posted

    hi Judy - Try taking magnesium glycinol - also, unless dr prescribed, i think you have to be careful with too much potassium - just saying -

  • lexie41068
    lexie41068 judy1964

    Posted

    Hi Judy, I used to have severe spasms when I started taking magnesium at night I had gotten better.

    • judy1964
      judy1964 lexie41068

      Posted

      Thank you, I thought it was potassium, I will try some.

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