How to eliminate nocturnal leg cramps

Posted by lorry @lorry, Mar 29 6:15pm

I had a routine ankle arthroscopy 7 years ago (left ankle) due to old MVA (motor vehicle accident). I got a golden staph infection and had 3 months on flucloxacillin. I recovered. Pain continues but that is not my current problem.
6 years ago I started getting nocturnal leg and foot cramps. Mainly in the left foot and calf. Sometimes also in my right calf (much milder)
My GP (general practitioner) suggested I take magnesium- which I did with good results. After about year I started developing other symptoms. Noticeably hot feet at night, tingling/numbness in the hands. Then I became clumsy, unsteady on my feet and then my vision began to fluctuate. Terrible brain fog. Trembling hands. After 5 years of taking magnesium I was alerted to the possibility of B6 toxicity. I saw I was taking 25mg a day in the magnesium. I had my blood tested and yes, I had very high levels of B6.
I have been detoxing for 2 months.

This is the background to my question.

Since stopping the magnesium and the B6 I cannot control the foot and leg cramps.
My magnesium levels are ‘normal’. My full blood scan was ‘normal’ except for high B6.
I don’t have diabetes, I don’t have thyroid issues. I have a healthy BMI. I have good electrolyte balance. I am hydrated.
The only relief I can get is rubbing the cramping area with an anti-inflammatory gel.
I’m so tired. I dread going to bed. I sleep a few hours, awake with sharp pain, dance around the room, rub the area with gel. Drink some water. Get back to sleep. 2-3 hours later - start again!
I would love to hear from anyone who has had this and found a cure.
Thx

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I have posted and responded to many comments in this thread and for years I suffered excruciating nocturnal leg cramps. I am 73, female, normal/low BMI, non smoker.
I suffer from peripheral neuropathy and have some old MVA injuries to my left leg and spine.
The reason for this update is that I have been traveling for four weeks and have been unusually active (walking). This has caused a lot of pain. My diet has also changed significantly with far less sugar in my diet.
I have not had leg cramps at all whilst travelling.
It will be interesting to see if, when I return to my sedentary lifestyle with all day sugar snacking, my leg cramps return.

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I have a few friends who absolutely avoid sugar because they tell me the inflammation is not worth the enjoyment of sweets. I hope you find that your recent improvement is indeed permanent.

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@carbcounter letting doctors decide for you is positive but being self aware is too. What ever results from depleted CoQ10 is not as bad as clotted blood in your circulatory system. That would be my biggest concern.

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