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Portchester Hampshire

I have been on Alendronic Acid for 6 years now and suffer with severe cramps in my toes, legs and hands. My doctor has taken me off various drugs to ease them but this is having now real impact. Would it be the Alendronic Acid causing them?

Linda Taylor

July 10, 2020
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Members discussed whether Alendronic Acid could be causing severe cramps in the toes, legs, and hands, with several people sharing that they... Read more

Members discussed whether Alendronic Acid could be causing severe cramps in the toes, legs, and hands, with several people sharing that they also experience similar cramping and have tried various approaches to manage it. Many community members described helpful strategies, including taking 150mg of magnesium four times daily, trying Crampeze or turmeric gummies consumed daily, and using low-dose gabapentin, though experiences varied widely on what actually provided relief. A recurring theme was the challenge of finding effective solutions when standard treatments like magnesium or quinine don't work or cause other complications, with members offering support and practical suggestions rooted in their own trial and error.

A MyOsteoTeam Member

Thank you Thatismyrealname I have tried magnesium and it does not really help. The only thing that did help a bit was quinine tablets but I had to come off those as it was causing low platelets. I am now trying a low dose of gabapentin which helps a little but does not cure it.

August 19, 2020
A MyOsteoTeam Member

Thank you for accepting me

August 4, 2020
A MyOsteoTeam Member

I was on Gabapentin, it did not help. The only other thing I can suggest is turmeric gummies. You may have seen my reference to them many times on here. I don't know if anyone tried them but they help me better than Codiene You have to eat them every day so the turmeric id kept in your system. I researched turmeric and we can consume 1 tablespoon a day. There is only 1/2 tbsp in a batch which lasts. about a week.

August 25, 2020
A MyOsteoTeam Member

I constantly have severe cramps in my legs, hands, and feet. My Doctor told me to take 150mg of magnesium 4x a day. They have almost stopped.

August 19, 2020
A MyOsteoTeam Member

Hope your day is good as well.

August 5, 2020

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