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Re: Muscle spasms
From: A (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 03 May 2000 23:03:53 -0400
Thanks Sam & to all who suggested Vit C-
I will add the Vit C to my "daily lineup" of Chromium & L-Carnitine.
Thanks- Alexis :-)
Sam Phillips wrote:
> Hi Alexis
> Id like to add to this - these spasms do sound like cramp and i believe
> can be caused by lack of calcium and / or potassium. If you are low
> carbing you probably ought to be taking supplements too which should
> definately include vit C which is excellent for keeping infections at
> bay and keeping bowels regular. It can also be a source of calcium. You
> can also buy straight 'calcium' supplements and potassium from health
> food stores which you may wish to take in addition to the vit c.
>
> HTH
> best regards
> Sam P
>
> At Sat, 29 Apr 2000, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
> >
> >Hi Alexis, since you have these spasms in your calf, I would first wonder if
> >you are on a low-carb diet? If so, the lack of vitamin C can cause your
> >calves to have spasms, and with most low-carb diets there is a serious lack
> >of vitamin C. Taking one vitamin C tablet a day helps this. I was on Atkins
> >and had the same problem, once I started taking the vitamins, that never
> >happened again. If you aren't on any low-carb diets, I would try the
> >vitamins anyway, they can't hurt! =)
> >
> >In a message dated 4/29/00 1:56:11 AM Central Daylight Time, lpd22@gis.net
> >writes:
> >
> ><< Another ?...
> >
> > Last night I awoke in horrible pain. I've had quite a few of these in
> > my days.....very bad muscle spasms in my calve. The spasms are so
> > horrible that I wake up screaming in excruciating pain, grasp my leg
> > and there is "what feels like" a very hard ball in there. The pain
> > usually lasts for a few minutes or so but that area remains sore for the
> > remainder of the day....sometimes 2 days! I've never been able to
> > associate these pains with anything and was just curious as to whether
> > or not anyone has ever experienced similar episodes. Any thoughts?
> > Thanks-
> > Alexis >>
>
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