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I noticed over the past year or so that my calves were getting pretty tight. Then my legs really started having cramps that were consistent and intolerable - more so at night. Over the past couple of years my R & O doctor had increased my calcium and Vitamin D3 intake. I had taken magnesium for years as it had tested low. A couple of months ago I stopped taking all 3 supplements. My leg cramps stopped within a few days. I have been off of them for a little over 2 months now. Just got back my blood work from my primary doctor. I'm in the normal range. They are mailing my details so I don't have specifics yet. I still do stretch and use my rolling pin. Yes, you heard that right! I bought an old wooden rolling pin and use it to massage my leg muscles. So what works for one person may not work for another but thought I'd share my story. PS: I had taken an old lady multivitamin for years and years when my neurologist saw that my B6 levels were extremely high. Stopped that a little over a year ago. My neuropathy is still there but pretty good with just some numbness and tingling. Prior to stopping it was getting worse. No known cause for my neuropathy (ruled out a bunch of stuff).
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@gmabecky1955 I was diagnosed with neuropathy in my toes and feet. Many times, especially at night I had 10 out of 10 pain. A frozen water bottle was one strategy I used. I am so grateful to report that I found online by chance some stretching exercises - for toes and feet. If I do the exercises faithfully each day, for 10 minutes, the most pain I’ve experienced is six out of 10. I am not waking up crying and praying and looking at the clock to see if enough time has passed so I can take another Tylenol. So I get the rolling pin. Like you, usually just some numbness and tingling. Thank you Jesus! 🙏
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Thank you! I think you are spot on saying that what works for one may not work for another. I've received all of the comments that people have made, taken what I think is relevant to my personal condition, and come up with my own plan. You may have seen it in another post. Once I have had success with this plan for a couple of months, I will begin, one by one, dropping the various strategies to see what is actually helpful and what is not. It is going to take quite a bit of time. but at least I get to see any results on a daily basis since I go to bed every night! So glad you've found some answers. It's tough to get into bed at night having no confidence in your ability to sleep.