Potassium deficiency

[Yadifan 23]

Hi all. I’ve developed muscle twitches and cramping in my hands. It happens all day. I googled and it says probable Potassium deficiency.. Anyone else experience this symptom?

[Vidvid 0]

Hi you may want to also check your Vitamin D level.

[Yadifan 23]

My surgeon has issued blood work so hopefully will know soon! Thank you for your reply!

[TakingABreak 2,733]

Vitamin D for sure.

[Sosewsue61 3,185]

I hope you find answers. When I get cramping, it is mainly calf, foot, thigh, groin cramps and they are relieved with magnesium. I use Triple Calm magnesium and it works for me. Good luck.

[Frustr8 7,886]

I get them in calves and thighs, but to me the worst,is when I get them in my hands. Sometimes I can push them against a hard surface and it helps, sometimes the Mg and wait for it to take effect. Used to use several aspirin for the pain but since Hector the Ulcer has arrived I don't hardly care. Knock on wood but since I've been eating healthier and taking my Centrum Silver cause I'm still presurg I haven't had a flare up.😁

[Yadifan 23]

So far the only cramping is in my hands. But it’s also that they constantly twitch and have spasms all day. My multi Vitamin has tons of vitamin D in it so not sure that’s the culprit. Been trying to eat banana throughout the day. Just not sure I’m able to eat enough to get in what I need for potassium. Thank you all for the suggestions and well wishes! 😊

Edited April 15, 2018 by Yadifan

[Frustr8 7,886]

yogurt, sweet potatoes cantaloupe and spinach also good sources of potassium.Swiss chard, navy Beans, lentils avocados, winter squash salmon Brussel sprouts and V8 juice. Of the top of my head,that's the ones I remember. There may be more that I'm not thinking,of. Hopefully there will be something on that list that may help. Almonds, cashews. pumpkin seeds. sunflower seeds all high in magnesium as well as broccoli. Could be a lack,of that, I remember they give magnesium sufate to slow down premature labor, if it works for those muscles stands to reason it might help,with cramping. 👍👌😝

[Sosewsue61 3,185]

Magnesium - but not magnesium carbonate the brand Triple Calm is a combo of 3 magnesium salts and won't give you diarrhea like carbonate will if you take too much.