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Can Antacids Cause Muscle Cramps In An Otherwise Healthy Individual?

Can antacids (Tums, Rolaids, etc.), cause muscle cramps? Are there other reasons for muscle cramps. I never had them before (I am 58), I am in good shape and workout but am getting bad muscle cramps. I stay away from caffeine and other diuretics, don t smoke, drink or do drugs and never have. Thank you
posted on Sun, 29 Jan 2017
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Hi

I understood your concern about the condition.

First of all I would like to appreciate that you are not an alcoholic or a smoker and maintaining a healthy life without bad habits.

I would like to say that Antacids wont cause muscle cramps. However avoid overuse.

Kindly note that muscle cramps are due to reasons like :
1.overuse or overexertion of muscles,
2. Dehydration of muscles
3. Muscle fatigue
4. Calcium, magnesium or pottasium deficiency
5. Side effects of drugs like diuretics(furosemide,hydrochlorothiazide and others)
6.Nerve injury etc.

U can get relieved from cramps
1.Please avoid over exertion if you do so.
2.Practice stretch exercises which is important before regular workout... It will help u relieve from muscle cramps.
3. Massage the muscles well
4. Take a bath with Epsom salt
5. Never get dehydrated
6. Diet with ample amount of food with Vitamins,minerals calcium, magnesium etc.

If you have further query I am here to hear you...

Thank you
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Can Antacids Cause Muscle Cramps In An Otherwise Healthy Individual?

Hi I understood your concern about the condition. First of all I would like to appreciate that you are not an alcoholic or a smoker and maintaining a healthy life without bad habits. I would like to say that Antacids wont cause muscle cramps. However avoid overuse. Kindly note that muscle cramps are due to reasons like : 1.overuse or overexertion of muscles, 2. Dehydration of muscles 3. Muscle fatigue 4. Calcium, magnesium or pottasium deficiency 5. Side effects of drugs like diuretics(furosemide,hydrochlorothiazide and others) 6.Nerve injury etc. U can get relieved from cramps 1.Please avoid over exertion if you do so. 2.Practice stretch exercises which is important before regular workout... It will help u relieve from muscle cramps. 3. Massage the muscles well 4. Take a bath with Epsom salt 5. Never get dehydrated 6. Diet with ample amount of food with Vitamins,minerals calcium, magnesium etc. If you have further query I am here to hear you... Thank you