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Selkirk, MB

I have had aching thighs for the past couple weeks, with some spasms in my calves. Ive done nothing to cause this. I literally do nothing! Just some light activity around the house. Why does this happen? Is it because our muscles have to work harder? Or disease progression? I have tried light exercise and stretching but it makes the pain worse.

January 19, 2018
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A MyMSTeam Member

Are you lying in bed? Are you having leg cramps? It happens more when your muscles are in their shortest position like pointing your toes will make your calves cramp more than if you flex your toes.

No nutritional deficiency has been tied to cramps with exercise, even though many athletes have tried to claim its their calvium, potassium, magnesium etc. low iron inveneral can increase the risk.

A folk remedy that has stood up in some small trials is using mustard to relieve and prevent cramps. Proper hydration is also always mentioned.

Not sure if this helps.

Good luck.

Pencil

January 19, 2018
A MyMSTeam Member

As silly as it sounds Mustard does help but you have to make sure it has Tumeric as one of its ingredients. I take a TBSP and if that doesn't work I take a second one. It works almost immediately and relieves the cramp. If my legs are feeling bad through the day I will take it before I go to bed at night and never have a cramp. It works and is very inexpensive.

January 27, 2018
A MyMSTeam Member

So many choices, In the mornings I take a vitamin supplement regimen to reduce inflammation and support digestion,

 Lecithin 1200 mg once a day (For metabolic, memory support)

 Alfalfa powder 2 capsules 1050 mg daily(For muscle, digestive, joint support)

 Stool softener (Docusate Sodium) 200 mg daily

 Chromium Picolinate-1000mcg-Once a day (For blood sugar balance support)

 Phosphatidyl Serine-100mg-Once a day (For memory and focus support)

 Tart cherry 2 capsules 850mg (For night time relaxation)

 B12-5mg-Once a day
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 Biotin 5 mg twice, daily

 D3 1000 IU daily

 Tumeric 1450 mg with Bioperine(Black Pepper) 9 mg once a day (For joint support)
Some time on the stationery air-bike, a little wet heat for 30 minutes and Tens machine (In the evenings)
and blue emu cream for muscle spasm relief.

January 20, 2018 (edited)
A MyMSTeam Member

I agree I take a Turmeric/Curcumin with Bioprene nightly

January 27, 2018
A MyMSTeam Member

Happens to me if I end up inactive for a few days for what ever reason.

January 21, 2018

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