Cure for spasms

[Africanmonkey]

Hi all I know I not been around for a while but now I am struggling to cope. I have chronic pain all over my body and I am going into muscle spasms regularly now. I am one of those people who are trying to get work but I don't think it will happen.

[AliMS]

Have you tried magnesium supplements. Worth a go for a month or so

[Africanmonkey in reply to AliMS]

I have just been given a magnesium spray for my muscles

[Iamthemedicalmystery]

I suffer badly with spasms. My dr prescribes me Baclofen which are muscle relaxants.

[Winnie123xxx]

quinine ! I got it prescribed by the doctors and it’s helped ease the muscle spasms 👍 sending love to you. I know how tiring it is. Hope you’re ok 😊

[Briecheese in reply to Winnie123xxx]

Quinine is not good if you also have skin problems. Even the small amount in tonic water. I have idiopathic urticaria and was told that by the dermatologist.

[Africanmonkey in reply to Winnie123xxx]

I have just gone back on Codine as Naproxen was making me worse. And I have a magnesium spray for my muscles

[SaaraMc]

Baclofen is really good, and doctors seem happy to prescribe it unlike some others I could mention. Mebeverine as well, I think that’s how you spell it, my other half gets it for IBS cramps but it really helps my legs, it’s an antispasmodic. And magnesium supplements, and make sure you’re getting enough potassium.

[Africanmonkey in reply to SaaraMc]

Thanks for the support I have just been put on a magnesium spray for the muscles

[CalicoKi]

Magnesium supplements, (glycinate or citrate), magnesium/malic acid supplement, topical magnesium cream or oil, Epsom salt foot soaks, Baclofen (I take this), Skelaxin, stretching exercises especially calves and hamstrings.

[Africanmonkey in reply to CalicoKi]

Thanks I have just been put on a magnesium spray for my muscles

[CalicoKi in reply to Africanmonkey]

I hope it helps you soon.

[Bertwills]

It’s not available on the NHS but through my private pain consultant I have a prescription for Xanax. It’s a benzodiazepine so not popular with doctors as it’s addictive. However, I found it to be really good when the spams become unbearable.

Diazapam, which is available on the NHS, may work too but isn’t as effective for me. An American chiropractor told me about using benzos for muscle spasms & it’s helped me a great deal. Just tricky & expensive privately. Diazapam from the GP might work so maybe start there. I have been prescribed Baclofen too.

[Africanmonkey in reply to Bertwills]

OK thanks so much appreciated I will try and see what I can get from my GP

[FrostGyre]

What is your diet like? What do you eat and drink in a typical week?

How much do you weigh?

[Africanmonkey in reply to FrostGyre]

I am 13 kilos have a active work as a tree surgeon but eat 3 meals a day, breakfast musli and a banana, lunch is a ploughman's sandwich with crisps, cookie and coffee tea is meat and 3 veg Ugandan style as my wife is Ugandan.