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[Jerry B <liberty AT kaballero.com>]

I occasionally have severe leg cramps. A few years back, I was sitting 
on the couch and the major muscle in the upper thighs of both legs 
cramped. Standing up and trying to walk it off, the pain was so great I 
passed out briefly and an ambulance was called. In the ER, a blood test 
was given, and it was determined a low magnesium count was the culprit.

Since then, whenever I have muscle cramps, usually while sleeping, I take 
a couple magnesium tablets, and they never return again that night. I 
have tried potassium as well but to no avail. If I am drinking much 
milk, it seems the condition is aggravated... possibly due to upsetting 
the calcium/magnesium balance.

Yes, it is usually related to strained muscles from the days activity, 
but with a preventative dose of magnesium before bed, cramps do not occur.  
Just my own experience:  magnesium, not potassium, does it for me.  jerry b

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Gene GeRue wrote:
> The reason I am posting at two am is to get my mind off the massive  
> leg cramp that just got me staggering out of bed, saying bad things  
> and trying to catch my breath.
>
> Research says potassium deficiency. Gotta be kidding.
>
> Probably just unaccustomed physical use of the body.
>
> If anyone uses the a__ word, I will get even.