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Old 04-05-2011, 05:21 AM
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I would try some magnesium supplements. When people have refractory spasms, low magnesium is often the culprit. Loading up on drugs does not fix this problem.

Here is my magnesium thread:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/thread1138.html

Your target is 1/2 the RDA or about 200mg a day elemental.
Avoid OXIDE form which is common in many supplements. You need to read your labels carefully.

200mg a day is easy to do with diet also... Beans, 3oz of almonds, yogurt, all have good amounts of magnesium in them.

It is estimated that about 70% of Americans are low in magnesium due to poor food choices. Magnesium is essential for relaxation of muscle contraction. It also relaxes smooth muscle in blood vessels.
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