Every night, without fail, I get a cramp type thing happening with my middle toe. It stretches away from the toe next to my big toes and causes a cramp type pain and discomfort, which I have to walk off to get my normal feeling back, only to happen again 30 mins later. Does any one else get this? Is there a herbal remedy I can take like magnesium/calcium? Thanks in advance. Sharon x
No harm in trying magnesium, as it is a beneficial mineral and might do the trick. A bit of regular stretching can help too.
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Hello Sharon,
Sorry to hear you are having the pain in your toes and leg, it I’m afraid it is one of MS which is quite normal although annoying.
I haven’t heard of magnesium for this but it’s worth a try.
Janet
xx
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Hi both, I’ve just found this…Symptoms of magnesium deficiency include muscle cramps or tremors, irregular heart beat, fatigue, confusion, and irritability…so I guess I should give it a go again. Previously, I was taking a handful of vitamins when I first became vegan (with fish), but my husband had a heart attack around the time my tablets ran out and I guess I didnt really believe the tablets did anything - I’d just jumped on the band wagon because I’d read they were beneficial…well, I guess they were doing their job without me really realizing it…
Hello Sharon,
I have asked my GP to take a blood sample every 6 months. He describes it as an MoT.
Among other things he checks liver function (because of all the medication) and vitamin levels. The last time everything was OK and he doesn’t mind me taking Vit. B Strong Compound as I feel that it improves my level of energy. Any excess is excreted through the kidneys anyway.
I always defer to my MS Nurse or GP before taking any dietary supplement. Some, like St John’s Wort, can be quite dangerous if mixed with other drugs.
Years ago, before I had MS, I used kava kava for insomnia. After a couple of days I felt unwell and stopped taking it. It’s now banned in Europe and Canada. A lot of people have had bad experiences with the medical profession, but when you find a Nurse, GP or a Consultant who is on your wavelength it’s worth all the shelves in Holland & Barrett.
Anthony
Hi, I take 600mg Magnesium everyday for leg spasms which really helps and cannabis in tea at night it great for leg spasms.
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Hi Sharon. I get this too. My neuro says it is a spasm. My toes just all bend out to the right on my right foot. It is so painful.
Whammel pointed me in the direction of Magnesium and this has really helped me.
Hope you get some help with it soon as it really does hurt. Mine is worse than cramp.
Shazzie xx
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magnesium spray is fab.
a lot of things are absorbed more easily through the skin.
carole x
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Hi Carole
Can you use magnesium spray in addition to taking magnesium orally? Ie when spasms become really bad use a spray but in general just take magnesium tablets? I’ve never felt that the magnesium I take orally helps with spasms, but I continue to take magnesium with calcium as it helps to absorb the calcium.
Sue
l find the magnesium oil spray good to. lt does get readily absorbed through the skin. Soaking your feet in a footbath with a handful of epsom salts [magnesium] is good for your feet/ankles. l also take magnesium malate - and magnesium L-theaonate - Some magnesiums act as a laxative - which l do not need. And if you are fortunate enough to be able to get in and out of a bath - then have a good soak in it.
MAgnesium is needed alongside VitD3. Just google Vitamin d3 magnesium MS.
Thanks for your replies, what dosage of magnesium and calcium is everyone taking? Im off on my holidays next saturday and need to get them ordered 
Hi Sallum,
I agree, Magnesium is great. I take 300 mg of Magnesium Citrate a day. Really good also for mood and anxiety.
Hope it helps. 
I have MS and I am having cramps from ribs down to the feet. It feels like I am frozen covered with ice. I can hardly walk now.
just read previous posts on magnesium - and also look at fb group Coimbra Vitamin D protocol for MS and Auto-immune disorders. Brilliant group that a top neurologist in Brazil has helped with great success.
Hi, I see that this post is old but have the same issues and am looking for self help as we do not have an MS nurse currently and I have not seen a neuro in over five years. I am also curious how you can be a vegan but still eat fish? Have you since found anything that has helped?
Hi i was diagnosed with ms over 20years ago the past 5yrs or so i have become quite poorly i have degenerative disc disease and now have metal rods in my back so I’ve always put the pains and numbness down to that. I’ve recently been diagnosed with ME. But was told by the doctor to go and see my gp as he also thinks the continues numbness pins and needles and cramps in my feet could be linked to MS…could anyone give me some advice on how to start a conversation with my doctor regarding MS.i forget things quite eagerly and words don’t seem to come out in the right way. Which leaves me feeling stupid and I end up in tears…this is my first post sorry its so long!.. would be most grateful for any advice you might have…many thanks in advance. Love to you all…x
Hi Country Girl,
Get you partner/Mum/Dad/sister/friend to accompany you and help you by prompting when your words dry up.
they can also note down what the doctor says.
good luck
Carole x