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Anyone here dealing with peripheral neuropathy?
Neuropathy | Last Active: Dec 26, 2024 | Replies (3053)Comment receiving replies
Do you think it could be low magnesium and or potassium levels? There is a lot of discussion in my neuropathy group about this causing some leg cramping along with hydrating. I drink a lot of the Zico no sugar added coconut water which has about 9g of sugar per 8 fluid oz - 45 calories. It has 440 mg of potassium and about 4% of of daily dosage of magnesium. I've been told that magnesium and potassium kind of go hand and foot together. I'm guessing this is probably not the cause since you sound like you are managing your diet really well now.
The other quirky item I've heard from folks that have leg cramps is to put a bar of white soap (Ivory) between the sheets when you go to bed. Sounds dubious to me but I'm a born skeptic. I will see if I can find any more info on the leg cramping - but if anyone else is reading this and knows of something please let us know what is working for you to prevent/relieve the leg cramps.
John
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Hello, I am new to this , I had a skin biopsy showing I was positive to small fiber peripheral neuropathy. I get excruciating legs and feet cramps. I take magnesium tablets, I wear cotton socks up to the knees day and nights. I take salt water, and bananas. When I start walking( not much) for exercise my feet start cramping. It’s difficult to explain to others why I have to sit down and massage the area. I haven’t been able to travel in two years due to the excruciating burning pain in both legs. I also have cramps in my left arm and hand. I have other issues but I am at a loss about what to do, specially at night when the pain is a nightmare.. thanks for listening.