Im not sure if this is the right place to put this. Can anyone tell me what I can do to stop muscle spasms? I don't want to spend any money on expensive prescriptions so if there is any alternative please let me know. I was not able to sleep with this muscle keeps clenching up and it hurts after a few minutes of that going on. I take some asprin and it helps pain a little but not other problem and I have not done anything that should cause these problems that I know of. If anyone can assist me I would be glad. Thank you.

Where are the muscle spasms? Like what part of your body? I have really bad leg cramps at night, and I don't like taking painkillers either. What I do is try to massage the cramp out with my hand... it hurts really bad but it seems to make the leg relax more quick. I've also found that a hot bath before bed seems to help. And if I'm doing aerobics or any other heavy exercise during the day I always make sure to stretch first. Good luck, cramps really suck!

Um I reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeally don't want to say where the spasms are, but they do hurt something awfull. I might give the hot bath thing a try. Ive been doing the shower thing so a hot bath might be just what I need. Thanks for the help. It is definitely appreciated.

Most spasms to the muscles are caused by1)not stretching before exercise or2)over working a muscle group.3)lactic acid has built up in a particular muscle group and got you jerkin' all over the place.Been there.check either your exercice routine or your diet-make sure of your warm-up routine is not too much and do not overdue!:cool:

Ah! Maybe I am guilty of not strecthing and Perhaps I should slow down on the gazelle machine thingy. Cursed machine!

Yes, not stretching definitely makes it worse for me! I'm willing to bet you'd see some improvement if you stretched more. Also be sure to drink lots of water. I've noticed I get more pain if I'm dehydrated.

For a Georgia peach you sound more like an english plum!before working ot you MUST stretch,or else it will hurt like a mo*******,been there done that!:cool: :eek: :cool:

Now, just what do you mean by calling me a plum? Ah so stretching is actually useful. Well, then I shall give it a try. Thank you ever so much.

All the experts tell you to warm up before you engage in any exercise to prevent injury,at the age of 52 I do not question the experts and.. well I'm in pretty.. well fairly good shape,but I have to work at it even harder than I did when I was 25!. #%, okay 35... last offer45,. FINAL last offer.. :cool:

I've had problems with muscle spasms and with grinding my teeth when I sleep. I got rid of both problems by taking magnesium (500 to 750 mg) at night an hour or so before I go to sleep. Magnesium deficiency is common - it's high in almonds and real soup broth. It's like putting insulation on an electrical wire - it just seems to calm the system down. Another plus is that it helps keep you "regular" - if you take too much of it at once it will give you the runs.

Try it. It's cheap and it works.

crankiebabie and talaniman - you just made me laugh so hard that I have to take some magnesium or I won't be able to sleep tonight. I pictured the interlude between the two of you as in a comic and just loved it.
Now on the serious side, warming up before exercise and taking magnesium as kcora suggested are both very good advice and a nice hot bath after won't hurt either. I have found that these symptoms are more prominent as the weather gets a little damp or cooler - yes I know Georgia and Texas don't get that cold (except up in the panhandle), but it did snow in Hinesville on Jan 3, 1976 (the day I got pregnant) it only lasted about half an hour. It's also a fact that when on hot days, we drink more but forget that the body needs at least 2 1/2 liters of water no matter what time of the year it is - it will always need it's liquids. The more liquids in the colder days, the more protected our skin is and able to keep it's moisture from within. So think about it.
Crankiebabie, what crampy part of the body don't you want to reveal? I've been trying to image which, and cannot for the life of me think of what you would be ashamed of talking about... Oh, well, at least try the Magnesium and also B-50 (which I take together) - it works for me...


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http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_11_6.gifSorry cutie, but I just couldn't help myself for that smiley. That's what I thought. You can stop that by using a heating pad every now and then. Climbing stairs a few times will also strengthen those muscles, then take the magnesium and B-50 for a while, and it'll be history in no time.

Yeah, vitamins is good to as we lose a lot of minerals through sweating,and a hot bath and an aspirin help me sleep like a log,Sorry about the plum remark just a quacky sense of humor,and I sincerely wish your hinney good luck:cool:

The magnesium supplement is a great idea but calcium supplements (or milk) are also important. Your body needs calcium as well as magnesium to prevent muscle spasms and cramps! Hope this helps!

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OH I thought it was somewhere else, more private, LOL! Actually I had that after I did too many bum crunches at the gym once. So I bet that machine is the culprit... do some gluteal exercises before you work out on it.

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The magnesium supplement is a great idea but calcium supplements (or milk) are also important. Your body needs calcium as well as magnesium to prevent muscle spasms and cramps! Hope this helps!

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Another good ideas from a fellow cat-lover. I think that my daughter's cat and your's are the same breed. Simba used to be sleek like a panther until his 'operation' and now he's hugh!
Happy Holidays to all!

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Oh very cute cat Chery! Huge but cute! :) My cat is also named Simba, but he's a siamese.

Btw I love the smilies you have all the time.

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Oh very cute cat Chery! Huge but cute!! :) My cat is also named Simba, but he's a siamese.

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Thanks orange. My profile picture is my cat Larry, and then there's Tommy a purrrrrsian, and lots more outside. I just love them all. I get to spend the weekend with Simba who is my daughter's cat, so really looking forward to it. Have a wonderful holiday!

AAAAAAAACCCCCHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!:cool: :eek: :rolleyes: ;)nose had a spasm!

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Gesundheit! My brother was allergic to cats too, but my Larry has a special or non-exhistant oil on him that cured my brother.. he used to look like a strawberry before Larry cured him. Hope you had a wonderful xmas!

Hi,
Do warm up, you can take a hot bath and an exercise that makes the muscle warm and then massage it with oil. Preferably olive oil, its really good for muscles.
I am sure this will help. I always do it whenever I have muscle spasms.
Thanks.

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Im not sure if this is the right place to put this. Can anyone tell me what I can do to stop muscle spasms? I dont want to spend any money on expensive prescriptions so if there is any alternative please let me know. I was not able to sleep with this muscle keeps clenching up and it hurts after a few minutes of that going on. I take some asprin and it helps pain a little but not other problem and I have not done anything that should cause these problems that I know of. If anyone can assist me I would be glad. Thank you.

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The Treatment of Neuro-muscular Spasm in Multiple Sclerosis
One of the most common symptoms occurring in MS is neuro-muscular spasm. This troublesome symptom may be of two types, either tonic or clonic spasm.

Tonic spasm is when the resting muscle tone is abnormally increased. This is often simply apparent as stiffness, when the limb appears rigid and difficult to move despite the absence of absolute paralysis.

Clonic spasm: this is perhaps the most distressing of the two forms as the affected limb or muscle may jerk violently without warning, causing the individual to lose balance and perhaps fall.

The conventional means of treating these symptoms is with drugs including such as Baclofen or Zanaflex. The main penalty of the use of these drugs is the side-effect of sometimes extreme muscle weakness. Zanaflex is also quite toxic and can cause liver damage with the sustained use of high doses.

Other methods, utilising nutritional supplements are also available. Although these are often less reliable and unpredictable and, it must be admitted, sometimes totally ineffective, they are harmless, and may be taken, at the advised doses, without risk or penalty.

Calcium and Magnesium: These minerals are both essential to the normal function of muscles, not only in providing the function of muscle contraction but also in maintaining an appropriate level of muscle tone during periods of relaxation. The occurrence of muscle cramp, due to spasm, is well known to be associated with calcium deficiency. The normal therapeutic daily dose is, at least, calcium 1000mg and magnesium 500mg. These are best taken at night because calcium levels tend to fall most significantly during sleep when muscle cramp is most likely to occur.

Gamma amino butyric acid (GABA): is a natural amino acid, which, at therapeutic doses, is able to stimulate the production of growth hormone. Growth hormone is normally produced throughout life and is necessary for any process of regeneration and repair. When first tested it was anticipated that this would stimulate the regeneration of myelin. This may well be so but so far, the process remains unproved. Its use however was found, in some, to dramatically reduce the incidence of pain and spasm, thus improving mobility and increasing comfort at rest.

Threonine: an amino acid, which, it is suggested, may reduce spasm in some individuals. The necessary dose is one gramme taken twice daily. Amino acids must be taken on an empty stomach for maximal benefit.

Niacin (Vitamin B3): This vitamin is also found to be effective in some individuals. The necessary dose is 500 mg taken three times daily with food. It must be taken with a daily dose of vitamin B complex to be fully effective. Vitamin B complex is considered to be an essential routine vitamin for use in the treatment of MS. Niacin may cause uncomfortable skin flushing in some individuals. A non-flush preparation is however available but is more expensive than the basic vitamin.

Methyl-sulphonyl-methane (MSM): a natural sulphur-containing compound, commonly used in the treatment of arthritis, when it is effective in facilitating the regeneration of joint cartilage and other connective tissues of the body. In MS, it is suggested to be effective in restoring the integrity of the blood-brain barrier, thus reducing the invasion of CD4 T-cells into the brain and diminishing the process of auto-immune attack. The substance also appears to be effective in reducing the incidence of muscle spasm. The appropriate dose is one or two grammes each day.

Anthocyanidins: taken in sufficient dosage (approximately 250mg/day, or more) these too appear to be helpful in reducing muscle spasm and so restoring mobility.

One thing you can use for pain, or as a "natural" anti-inflamitory, is tumeric capsules. You can get them at any health food store, or on the net. They work great for me for muscle cramps, headaches, etc.

Classycat and carmansci.....

First, welcome to AMHD.

Second... have you noticed that you just wasted time on a thread that was last posted on on 26 December 2005?

It happens to most of us when we just join... but please check the dates from now on so that we can all stay current.

Enjoy your stay with us.

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