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Essential Thrombocythemia: Looking for information and support

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Nov 4 11:06am | Replies (597)
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@docoltun

What kind of bar? I have gotten crazy, debilitating leg cramps occassionally (not the kind you can rub or walk out...) and just have to stand and stretch. Since they seem to come in a waves, I'll try anything!! 2x4? 2" dowl rod? rebar? Thanks for the info!

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lynn22 | @lynn22 | Oct 18, 2023

Sorry to hear you are suffering. Just a normal bar, we just bought a cheap one, in fact the first one he had was one of the small freebies he took from a hotel room! Hope it helps.

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Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | Oct 18, 2023

Hi @docoltun. I think @lynn22 is talking about a bar of soap. My grandma swore by that trick too. 🤷‍♀️ Whatever works, right?
This may have been discussed previously, but have you tried any magnesium supplements such as Magnesium Glycinate? Often this can relieve leg cramps.
With your routine bloodwork for ET, does your doctor check your magnesium level?

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