Muscle cramps?

[kaypeeoh]

I understand cramping is a sign of PD. Does PD cause cramping because it affects electrolyte levels? I use a cheap chinese FIR sauna. Lately I get leg cramps. Much less if I remember to take magnesium oxide 250mg at bedtime. But does the propensity for cramps relate to PD or is it coincidental?

TIA,

kpo

[Smittybear7]

Stay hydrated and replace minerals when you finish

[freefallmode]

I was having cramping and spasms in lower legs almost every night, assumed it was part of the PD package. Surprised when it stopped within a few days after dietary changes (I took out gluten, soy and most nuts.) I might not be the only one!

[Hidden in reply to freefallmode]

Me too! I also stopped all seed oils

[2bats]

The two capsules of magnesium glycinate that I take every night are the only supplements I take that I am certain work. Without them I am guaranteed to get the leg cramps!

[Missy0202]

I take 4 caps of magnesium glycinate before bed, but still wake many nights a week with lower leg cramps. I follow a vegan diet. I can't image removing soy and nuts.... freefallmode Do you think avoiding eating them after lunch would help.

[freefallmode in reply to Missy0202]

I'm my case food-related symptoms (itching skin as well) occur about 6-8 hours after ingestion (and up to 24 hours for some foods) so I had to remove them entirely from my diet (also dairy.)I had other symptoms reverse too, right after dietary changes. Brain fog and tremors reduced for example. The best I have felt is on the AIP diet + avoiding chlorinated water.

If it's food-related in your case, it may be only one food group. If the cramps really bother you then I'd suggest finding out at least so you have the choice in the future.

Also, my guess is that with weird immune system responses, there could be other damage going on, intestinal inflammation and so on. Soy is recommended to avoid in PD by some nutritionists. Your body might be telling you what it can handle or not. Good luck!

[Crescendo]

My husband has had PD for 12 years. At 10 years, he started having leg cramps. It was related to taking Sinemet (Levodopa/Carbidopa). He was taking 12 pills daily of IR 25/100. The doctors tried to adjust the timing of medicine. He tried the CR version and also switched to Rytary. Nothing seemed to help. He may be one in a million, but he has Levodopa induced dystonia which can happen after 10 years of taking Sinemet. Long story short, he had DBS surgery in 2019, is no longer taking any Sinemet and he has no more cramps. It was a long 2 year journey of pain and discouragement, but he now has a life and we celebrate every day!

[Resano in reply to Crescendo]

Thanks to its chemicals, the pineal gland of a healthy subject contributes to muscle relaxation during the night and muscle contraction during the day. Activating dopaminergic neurons around the clock as PD meds seem to do is apparently neither logic nor natural.

[b-bobble]

His was a successful surgery. Congratulations! Where did he have it done?

[Crescendo in reply to b-bobble]

NYU Langone in New York City

[b-bobble]

When remember, I rub magnesium oil and or Theraworx magnesium foam spray on legs and feet. It seems to work.

[beehive23]

its called dystonia....