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Originally Posted by mrsD
I would try magnesium lotion first. (I don't know what you can have orally)
Magnesium helps with the micro-circulation, which often is hard to test for.
Thick blood from polycythemia or from elevated antibody peptides tend to clog up the tiny vessels in the feet. Magnesium helps open those tiny ones and improves circulation.
A poster on PN found this new lotion, and I have been using it every night for my magnesium instead of oral and it works nicely.
http://www.cvs.com/CVSApp/catalog/sh...new_crumb=true
That would be the first thing and easiest to try.
Staying away from sugar and MSG also helps. Sugar raises triglyerides and they also clog up the vessels, because they are viscous. |
mrs.D, thank you so much.
I woke up to the worst 'Charley Horse' cramp in my calf muscle. After I finally go it to calm down, it had the ache and pain in it all day. We went out to stores today and I got that CVS Epsom Lotion. It's new so paid $10.50. A large 8 oz. bottle goes a long way I think. By the time I got home my calf was still so very sore.
I put on the lotion and rubbed it in. I used a thin rubber glove because I wasn't sure if my hand would have a bad effect. The leg I would wash right off. But no problems. It goes right in to the skin. Great stuff. I love it!
It took the pain and soreness away almost instantly. It is incredible lotion. I plan on trying it on my burning feet and legs tonight after my shower. I hope it keeps the muscle cramps and/or spasms away, and if it helps with bad burning, I'll kiss your feet.
PS: I take a lot of Potassium and Magnesium. I think my HCTZ for BP, is making me lose all the good stuff.