Calf

I get lots of spasms in my right calf like muscle twitching, Does anyone else get that. Does a support bandage hel

[ORXTEN]

If its muscle twitching then what you have is most likely caused by Nerve Damage - maybe in your neck or back. When a muscle starts to twitch its lacking something - caused by ATROPHY. It's a sign that the brain isn't tending to that muscle - again nerve damage. There isn't much you can do since the nerve has taken over

The one thing you can do or only thing is strengthen that muscle by stretching it and using it as much as you can. It can all be done from home but you need to isolate that muscle. Get a book or get information from the net. I use stretch bands and do most exercise on the floor and against the wall.

Atrophy is a weak nerve not sending signal to brain so in return the muscle will twitch. Spasm and Twitching are not the same thing. If its twitching you need to get busy saving that muscle ASAP.

Just 15 minutes a day is all it takes and you will notice the difference.

Best,

jjs

[humanbean]

I had muscle twitching a lot. I found that magnesium supplementation stopped it.

I take magnesium citrate 300mg per day - I buy from Holland & Barrett, but it is easily bought from places like Amazon.

There are several other forms of magnesium supplement which may do just as well. Some people use epsom salts in the bath, because magnesium can be absorbed through the skin. Another possibility is magnesium oil rubbed into the skin. However, if you are very deficient in Mg then putting it on the skin can cause prickly sensations which I find unpleasant. These sensations go away as your levels increase.

Whatever you do, avoid magnesium oxide. It is a complete waste of money and the body can't absorb it very well. It is the cheap form of magnesium supplement found in most multi-mineral pills.

[Hidden in reply to humanbean]

my GP said magnesium will give me diarhee ( I know thats not spelt right) do you find that

[humanbean in reply to Hidden]

Magnesium citrate in extremely high doses is commonly used as a laxative in preparation for colonoscopies or any kind of treatment that requires an empty gut, Two of the preparations that might be used are Picolax or Citramag, both of which contain magnesium citrate after preparation. Other laxatives may be used in addition to either of these during drastic gut emptying e.g. senna tablets.

But the dosage for taking it as a magnesium supplement is a fraction of those things I mentioned above. It can cause loose stools in some people, so I'm not making any promises. I have to say though, that it doesn't have a laxative effect on me.

[sianr]

Hi are you drinking enough water in a day at least 8 glasses?

Are you stretching the calf muscles daily?

[RibvanRey]

It can also be a side effect of certain medications. Have you told your GP?

Rib