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Anybody get painful muscle stiffness in feet & calves?

Posted by lweave2 @lweave2, Oct 25, 2020

I guess the "stiffness" is caused by muscles being contracted. My doctor Rx: Baclofen 5mg (muscle relaxer); I took 1/2 & it had a very sedative effect; Any other solutions for this "painful stiffness?" Thank you so much 🤨

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lweave2 | @lweave2 | Oct 27, 2020
In reply to @erikas "@lweave2 You'll notice I added your, "Magnesium Cream or tablets to help ease muscle stiffness in..." + (show)
@erikas

@lweave2 You'll notice I added your, "Magnesium Cream or tablets to help ease muscle stiffness in your feet & lower legs?" question to the previous, "Anybody get painful muscle stiffness in feet & calves?" question you posted. I did this so that there is a central location for members to connect with you.

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Erika, Great idea! Thank you 👱‍♀️

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sunnyflower | @sunnyflower | Oct 27, 2020

Hello lweave2, I, like most rheumatology patients have pretty significant muscle/joint stiffness and pain that is worse in the mornings. The only thing I know that works, is movement. I am sorry to hear you experience this. Warmest regards, Sunnyflower @erikas

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Erika | @erikas | Oct 28, 2020
In reply to @sunshining "I have the same probblem from and my doctor recomended GABAPENTIN for me at 1 capsule..." + (show)
@sunshining

I have the same probblem from and my doctor recomended GABAPENTIN for me at 1 capsule per mouth at night. You might ask your doctor about that rx. It's helped and stopped a lot of my cramping.

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@sunshining Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. You said that your doctor recommended Gabapentin and that it has help regarding cramping. Is it correct to assume you have neuropathy?

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sunshining | @sunshining | Oct 28, 2020
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@erikas

@sunshining Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. You said that your doctor recommended Gabapentin and that it has help regarding cramping. Is it correct to assume you have neuropathy?

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No but i get leg cramps from time to time. I have type 2 diabetes

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Chris Trout, Volunteer Mentor | @artscaping | Oct 28, 2020
In reply to @jeffrapp "Ironically, i find that exercise is the best treatment for what u describe. Motion is lotion...." + (show)
@jeffrapp

Ironically, i find that exercise is the best treatment for what u describe. Motion is lotion.
Baclofen does act as a tranquilizer. Nothing u take by mouth can target specific muscles.

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t@jeffrapp, I have memorized that one @jeffrapp. Motion is lotion. It is so true. Sometimes I find myself lying in bed doing puzzles.......after convincing myself that my feet were experiencing a glacier of cold and I didn't want to fall when I got up. Of course, when I got up....wiggled them around a bit, and walked across the shag carpet......they were much better and the dishwasher still needed to be unloaded.

Thanks.....@jefrapp and may you have a safe and protected day.
Chris

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Erika | @erikas | Oct 28, 2020
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@sunshining

No but i get leg cramps from time to time. I have type 2 diabetes

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@sunshining Did you know there was a diabetes-and-endocrine-problems group? You may enjoy the discussions there as well.

-http://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/diabetes-and-endocrine-problems/

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Oct 29, 2020
In reply to @artscaping "t@jeffrapp, I have memorized that one @jeffrapp. Motion is lotion. It is so true. Sometimes I..." + (show)
@artscaping

t@jeffrapp, I have memorized that one @jeffrapp. Motion is lotion. It is so true. Sometimes I find myself lying in bed doing puzzles.......after convincing myself that my feet were experiencing a glacier of cold and I didn't want to fall when I got up. Of course, when I got up....wiggled them around a bit, and walked across the shag carpet......they were much better and the dishwasher still needed to be unloaded.

Thanks.....@jefrapp and may you have a safe and protected day.
Chris

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Good morning, @artscaping, I just love the phrase, "motion is lotion." Very clever. I may use that one myself!

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steeldove | @steeldove | Oct 31, 2020
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@lweave2

Has anyone in this group ever used Magnesium Cream or tablets to help ease muscle stiffness in your feet & lower legs?-Thank you👱‍♀️

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@lweave2 @erikas @sunshininsunshining dEven if you are taking oral magnesium, when those cramps and stiffness hit, you need to apply magnesium directly to the painful area. I suggest Dr. Shealy's Biogenics Magnesium Lotion. I've always purchased it at health food stores, but it is now available online. Amazon price is way too high, so Google search for other sources.

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avmcbellar | @avmcbellar | Oct 31, 2020
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@steeldove

@lweave2 @erikas @sunshininsunshining dEven if you are taking oral magnesium, when those cramps and stiffness hit, you need to apply magnesium directly to the painful area. I suggest Dr. Shealy's Biogenics Magnesium Lotion. I've always purchased it at health food stores, but it is now available online. Amazon price is way too high, so Google search for other sources.

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Good to know @steeldove. How much do you pay at the health food store and how much lotion in a container? Thanks for the recommendation. Toni

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steeldove | @steeldove | Oct 31, 2020
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@avmcbellar

Good to know @steeldove. How much do you pay at the health food store and how much lotion in a container? Thanks for the recommendation. Toni

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@avmcbellar The lotion comes in both 8 oz and 16 oz. I've paid anywhere from $13.50 to 18.00 for the 8 oz. I've tried the spray too, but didn't find that as useful, as massaging the lotion on the sore place is an extra benefit.

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