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• bleistift2@sopuli.xyz ⁨2⁩ ⁨years⁩ ago

  Apparently the link between magnesium deficiency and cramps is shaky.

  magnesium supplementation compared to placebo for treating idiopathic rest cramps […] Did not significantly reduce cramp frequency measured in terms

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  • CitizenKong@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨years⁩ ago

    Huh, TIL.

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• RBWells@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨years⁩ ago

  I did try taking magnesium- a few times over the years, but it gives me migraines. Like if I take it I wake up the next morning with a migraine. Which is considerably more painful than a leg cramp. Could look for foods with more of it, though, I guess. Good idea anyway, that is plausible.

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  • Xephonian@retrolemmy.com ⁨2⁩ ⁨years⁩ ago

    Calcium supplement really helps my leg cramps. I also take magnesium with the calcium, but maybe try just the calcium.

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  • bleistift2@sopuli.xyz ⁨2⁩ ⁨years⁩ ago

    It might simply be over-exertion. I get cramps when I walk a lot. Maybe your resting position already includes tension in your calves?

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