Early morning Spasms

[ChrisBrown48]

In recent weeks I have found that I can seize up with a few moments of very powerful spasm, especially in the legs. It’s worst when I wake up and get set to get out of bed.

I was diagnosed nearly a year ago.

[pvw2]

Did you start exercising more than before? If that's the case (muscle cramps), magnesium and potassium help.

[Jmwg45]

Whilst I have had mixed results with HDT (High Dose Thiamine) with it initially being wonderful then dropping off after about 6 months, the one thing I can categorically say is that it fixed my lower leg cramps.

I was woken at least once a night by calf cramps in one leg or the other for about 7 years. Within about a week of starting HDT they stopped and apart from the occasional one (maybe every 2-3 months at most) they haven't returned. This is over 2 years virtually cramp free.

I currently only take 500mg Thiamine daily and mostly for the calf cramps

[Hikoi]

I bet you are young onset. Unfortunately it hits young onset hardest. Do you take levadopa? It can help, long acting in particular. Also make sure your iron levels are ok.

[ChrisBrown48 in reply to Hikoi]

Actually I am 71 years old. Most mornings I have a sudden body spasm. Legs especially.

[Hikoi in reply to ChrisBrown48]

Ops lol.

Are you on medication?

[ChrisBrown48 in reply to Hikoi]

Yes, Cobeneldopa