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?
dmc
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Has she been tested for DVT (deep vein thrombosis)?
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Carol in PA
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Electrolyte replacement should help.
I tried the ones for vomiting and diarrhea that helped me.
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