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My cramps are gone

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I've been on Imbruvica for well over one year and I have often had some really bad cramps, mostly at night. Lately I have developed boils. I don't like to take antibiotics, so I thought that if i started self treating the boils they would go away. Ha! Was I wrong. One of my boil treatments was to soak in a bath of Epson salts, it didn't stop the boils but is seems like it totally stopped the wicked cramps. Cramps are a non issue to me for over half a year. I would suggest that if you have cramps, try soaking in the tub with 2 cups of Epson salts in it. Even if it doesn't work, it is very relaxing.

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I wonder if it has to do with a magnesium deficiency and the epsom salts address this. Great that you found something that works for you!

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I think it is the high amount of magnesium sulfate in Epson salts. Do you suffer from cramps?

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