Haven't heard of those symptoms with potassium, froglady. I always thought that the opposite was true; it would
ease cramping and spasms. I definitely hope you get the help you need soon. (Moose gets the leg cramps bad too and they always manage to hit my neck/throat and arches in my feet as well after a long walk/shopping at the WallyWorld).
I can't offer any advice on what you're expiriencing.
I can however, give you a moose size thread bump.