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What Causes Frequent Muscle Spasms?
Question: hi, I was wondering if there is anything I could do for muscle spasms , I get them frequently. besides muscle relaxers if possible, thanks in advance
Brief Answer:
Magnesium supplement
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I understand your concern.
Besides taking pain killers (e.g. ibuprofen, naproxen, etc), and muscle relaxants, I usually recommend my patients to:
- apply warm compresses locally
- apply analgesic cream locally
- measure the levels of blood electrolytes as magnesium/potassium deficiency can also cause muscle spasms. In case of low levels of vitamins/minerals, magnesium/calcium supplements can help
- anemia is also to consider and checked through complete blood count; if present get correctly treated.
Hope it was of help.
Dr.Albana
Magnesium supplement
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I understand your concern.
Besides taking pain killers (e.g. ibuprofen, naproxen, etc), and muscle relaxants, I usually recommend my patients to:
- apply warm compresses locally
- apply analgesic cream locally
- measure the levels of blood electrolytes as magnesium/potassium deficiency can also cause muscle spasms. In case of low levels of vitamins/minerals, magnesium/calcium supplements can help
- anemia is also to consider and checked through complete blood count; if present get correctly treated.
Hope it was of help.
Dr.Albana
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