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Muscle cramps or spasms Solutions

Rubbing, stretching and flexing the affected muscles

Self-Management

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 80% reported success sentiment_neutral 15% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 5% reported feeling worse

Walk it off

Self-Management

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 92% reported success sentiment_neutral 6% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 2% reported feeling worse

Stay hydrated

Self-Management

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 84% reported success sentiment_neutral 16% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Pickles or pickle juice

Food & Beverages

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 75% reported success sentiment_neutral 25% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

1 banana daily

Food & Beverages

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 48% reported success sentiment_neutral 52% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Magnesium glycinate

OTC Meds

Check with your doctor for the appropriate dose.

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 75% reported success sentiment_neutral 25% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Quinine + tonic water

Food & Beverages

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 68% reported success sentiment_neutral 32% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Gatorade

Food & Beverages

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 94% reported success sentiment_neutral 6% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Gabapentin

Prescription

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 33% reported success sentiment_neutral 50% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 17% reported feeling worse

Regular exercise

Self-Management

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 67% reported success sentiment_neutral 22% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 11% reported feeling worse

Calcium

OTC Meds

Check with your doctor for the appropriate dose.

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 38% reported success sentiment_neutral 63% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

B complex vitamins

OTC Meds

Check with your doctor for the appropriate dose.

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 55% reported success sentiment_neutral 45% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

CBD lotion, oil, edibles, vape or pain stick

Self-Management

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 60% reported success sentiment_neutral 40% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Tonic water

Food & Beverages

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 67% reported success sentiment_neutral 33% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Compression socks

Other Remedies

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 67% reported success sentiment_neutral 22% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 11% reported feeling worse

Theraworx

Self-Management

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 89% reported success sentiment_neutral 11% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Flexeril

Prescription

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 83% reported success sentiment_neutral 17% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Bath - epsom salt

Self-Management

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Aspercreme with 4% Lidocaine

Topical Treatment

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 50% reported success sentiment_neutral 50% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Mustard every night before bed

Other Remedies

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 50% reported success sentiment_neutral 50% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Massage therapist

Prevention

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 83% reported success sentiment_neutral 17% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Heating pad

Other Remedies

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Muscle relaxants

Prescription

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 80% reported success sentiment_neutral 20% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Hot shower

Other Remedies

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Foam rolling

Self-Management

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Electric massager on legs and back

Self-Management

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Ice packs

Other Remedies

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 50% reported success sentiment_neutral 25% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 25% reported feeling worse

Electrolyte replacement powder

Food & Beverages

Emergen-C ElectroMIX

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Icy hot

Other Remedies

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 67% reported success sentiment_neutral 33% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Hyland's leg cramps

OTC Meds

Check with your doctor for the appropriate dose.

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 33% reported success sentiment_neutral 67% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Place a bar of soap in bed

Self-Management

This is an old wives tale but patients report that it works.

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Tight gloves

Self-Management

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Drink less caffeine

Food & Beverages

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 0% reported success sentiment_neutral 100% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

TENS unit or other nerve stimulators

Other Remedies

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Bath - Magnesium oils

Self-Management

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Lavendar (oil/lotion) before bed

Other Remedies

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Claritin

OTC Meds

Check with your doctor for the appropriate dose.

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Apple cider vinegar

Food & Beverages

Always get your doctors approval and correct dose before taking any solution recommendations.

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Amytriptaline

Prescription

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 50% reported success sentiment_neutral 50% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Nuun hydration electrolyte tablets

OTC Meds

Always get your doctor's approval and correct dose before taking any solution recommendations.

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

V8 juice

Food & Beverages

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Very warm moist towel

Other Remedies

Place a wet towel as warm as you can tolerate on cramp/spasm area. Should receive results within 10 min.

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Curcumin/Tumeric Capsule

Supplement

Always get your doctor's approval and correct dose before taking any solution recommendations.

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Eat less meat

Food & Beverages

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 0% reported success sentiment_neutral 100% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Albuterol Enhaler

Prescription

Always get your doctor's approval and correct dose before taking any solution recommendations.

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Levsin

Prescription

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Oils - Copaiba and frankincense

Other Remedies

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 0% reported success sentiment_neutral 100% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Yogurt with honey

Other Remedies

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Coconut water

Food & Beverages

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Yoga

Other Remedies

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Ambien

Physician Intervention

Always get your doctor's approval and correct dose before taking any solution recommendations.

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Acupuncture

Self-Management

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 0% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse
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