Nighttime spasms

Primary progressive MS
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hi all, looking for some advice from you knowledgable people.

I had my knee replacement two months ago, it is still painful although less than it was. Mobility is still poor but working on it. Over the last couple of weeks I have started having spasms in my operated leg. They are painful and they happen 6 or 7 times a night waking me up. So I’m not getting much sleep at the moment.

I take Baclofen at 10mg twice a day but it doesn’t seem to be doing much good at the moment. Any advice?

thanks

Sharon

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I find magnesium spray helps me immensely.

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I also use magnesium spray but I’ve also found now that I’ve been on biotin for sometime my nighttime spasms have eventually stopped.

Nina

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Hi Poppy and Nina seem to have hit on a helpful idea. Are you going to try it?

I found quinine helps, but docs are not so eager to offer it now as it can cause a heart problem! I`m steering clear of it now.

I used to take a high dose of baclofen for spasms.

My night spasms are much reduced now so dont take it now.

pollx

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I’ve found Sainsbury’s Magnesium & Vitamin B6 is very effective. It’s stopped my spasms and cramps almost completely.

A.

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another good tip.

polx

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Thanks everyone, certainly seems as though magnesium is the way to go so I’ll definitely give it a try. I knew I’d get some suggestions. Thanks everyone and have a good Christmas.