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curlycue
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I have been having severe muscle spasms in my legs lately. I'm near the end of my picc line treatment and was doing well, but the last month my leg muscles are so tight I can hardly stand it ( mostly the calfs ) Now I get spasms that really make you want to cry.
I 've been getting theraputic massages on my legs once a week for the last month, but no longer get the relief it once gave. Anyone have the same problems or meds/advise to relieve the pain?

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Aniek
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I take Flexeril, a muscle relaxer. To be truly effective, you have to take Flexeril on a regular basis. I built up to 30mg a day, which is the maximum dosage.

Many people say it makes them too tired. I suggest starting low (half a pill is 5mg) and slowly taking more. There was a huge difference for me between 20 ad 30 mg. It did take time do adjust though. And I still feel hung over when I try to wake up. But I'll take that over the stabbing pain in my back.

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PinchotGail
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Have you tried supplementing with Magnesium? I use Natural Calm and so do my daughters and husband........for our twitches and tight muscles.

Gail

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