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What supplements to take if muscles are locking up all over your body?

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Lake Charles, LA

For widespread muscle locking (spasms/cramps),key supplements include magnesium (especially glycinate for relaxation), potassium, calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin B12. These nutrients help regulate muscle contraction and nerve function, effectively soothing locked muscles and reducing cramp frequency
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Key Supplements for Muscle Locking
Magnesium: Regulates muscle contraction, reduces cramping, and promotes relaxation (Magnesium Glycinate is highly recommended… read more

April 20
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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I take all of the supplements talked about but the thing that helped me more than anything was adding an electrolyte product- LMNT. I had been suffering from severe spasms and muscle cramps. It virtually stopped it all. I have been taking it for over a year. I had checked with my naturopath before starting.

April 21
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Magnesium Citrate is a laxative

April 21
MyMyelomaTeam

What supplements might help with widespread muscle locking and spasms?

If you're experiencing muscle cramps and spasms throughout your body, several supplements may help, but it's crucial to talk with your doctor first since some can interact with myeloma treatments.

Commonly recommended supplements include:

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What supplements might help with widespread muscle locking and spasms?

If you're experiencing muscle cramps and spasms throughout your body, several supplements may help, but it's crucial to talk with your doctor first since some can interact with myeloma treatments.

Commonly recommended supplements include:

- Magnesium (especially magnesium citrate) - helps regulate muscle contraction and relaxation
- Potassium - acts as a natural muscle relaxant
- Vitamin B complex - supports nerve function and may reduce spasms
- Vitamin D - can reduce fracture risk and support overall muscle health
- Electrolytes - help maintain proper muscle function

A MyMyelomaTeam member shared: "I also had severe muscle cramps in my legs, feet, and hands. My oncologist made changes to my treatment plan, and they almost went away completely. I also take electrolytes and magnesium citrate."

Another member noted: "Our daughter, a nurse, told us to try a good vitamin B complex and amino acids. It helped my husband more than the anticonvulsant (and doesn't have bad side effects)." Important cautions:

Always consult your oncology team before starting any new supplement. Some may interfere with your myeloma medications or cause unwanted side effects. Your doctor may want to do blood tests to check if you're deficient in certain minerals before recommending supplements.

Staying well hydrated is also essential, though you should discuss safe water intake with your doctor since myeloma can affect kidney function.

April 20
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Angie,
ValAsta told me to start of by taking 3 mg of Astaxanthin. When I started getting loose, it skip a day, then start again. Now I am taking it everyday without a problem. Soon I will start taking a higher dose.
Paula🌹

April 21 (edited)
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I took super K which has K1 and K2 also D3. I was taking astaxanthin cause it caused my EGFR to go up to 80 but taking one 12 mg gel cap everyday it caused diarrhea next thing I knew was I was dehydrated and needed electrolytes so I started drinking pedialyte eating bananas and taking magnesium citrate gummies to build up my electrolytes then started feeling better.
Thank you Larry for the tip!

April 20

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