I'd try some magnesium if I were you. It always works for me.
You can start with lukewarm water soaks for your feet. If you notice some improvements move on to an oral supplement.
Choose a chelated form (gluconate, citrate, malate, glycinate) or a delayed release like SlowMag. Aim to 1/2 the RDA.
Avoid products with Oxide in them.
here is my magnesium thread:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/thread1138.html
Often magnesium can help with muscle cramping. And most Americans do not magnesium rich foods, and instead consume caffeine, alcohol, or other drugs which actually deplete it.
Diabetics lose magnesium thru the urine daily, and the reason for this is unknown as yet.
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Originally Posted by judiesva
I was dx with Fibro years ago. Always have moderate to extreme fatigue. This past spring/summer had the nerve conduction study done. Results: "Abnormal nerve conduction studies of the lower extremities and left upper extremity (three extremities) with electodiagnostic evidence of a severe sensorimotor polyneuropathy with mixed axonal and demyelinating featuers with more prominent findings in the lower extremities." I have no "jerk" reaction in knees or ankles. Kaiser did for CMT testing which came back neg. Had followup last Fri and neuro said that he is pretty sure that my PN is "hereditary." Starting gabapentin this week when I can get to pharmacy. The problem with being able to keep flexion and press on gas pedal/brake just started a couple of weeks ago. Replied on another thread today regarding the "vise" like grip I have had on both feet for years. It's such a PAIN. I always have the sensation that my ankles/feet are very tight and extremely stiff. I can flex my ankles for only for a short time. I can not point my toes without immediately having calves clamp up with sevre cramping. Also, when I bend my toes, which feels very tight, they too cramp and then wont straighten out! OUCH!! Any advice, thoughts is greatly appreciated.
Judie
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