My wife is suffering really badly from blood vessel spasms in her legs and arms. Her legs are in a lot of non-stop pain, and bruising occurs after the event. Anti-inflammatories and narcotics don't touch the pain. Don't know what starts or stops it. Think it's auto-immune. Magnesium? GABA? Klonapin? Has anyone had this and what did you do to slow down or get rid of the symptoms?
Thanks, Bubba
Posted by dmc (Member # 5102) on :
Has she been tested for DVT (deep vein thrombosis)?
Posted by Carol in PA (Member # 5338) on :
Low magnesium will cause spasms.
I use Mag Calm powder in hot water, and Source Naturals Ultra-Mag.
Foods high in magnesium include almonds, almond butter, pumpkin seeds, and beans...bean burritoes, baked beans, refried beans, bean soup, rice and beans.
Carol
Posted by bubbalyme (Member # 11652) on :
Thanks, she has been tested several times. She has taken very high doses of mag for years. Her favorite food is pumpkin seeds. We are thinking this is more like a nerve issue!
Posted by glm1111 (Member # 16556) on :
High doses of magnesium salicylate can cause bruising. Pumpkin seeds are also high in magnesium. She may be getting too much.
There also needs to be a balance in calcium]magnesium and her calcium may be low. Has she been tested. Did her doctor prescribe the mag or is this self prescribed?
If it were me, I would cut back on the magnesium and see if these symptoms subside.
Gael
Posted by Pinelady (Member # 18524) on :
Electrolyte replacement should help.
I tried the ones for vomiting and diarrhea that helped me.