@Clary 

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Clary

Spasticity?

Hi everyone, just wondering if this sounds like spasticity? I wake up and my calf’s feel a bit tight. Like I have been on a long run this day before. My balance is off and I feel the need to sit down. A lot. My legs feel shattered? Does this sound like spasticity 🤷‍♀️???
@Matt_Boyd

Hi @Clary. My understanding is that Spasticity is when your muscles have spasms (episodes of shaking). It could well be that the your body is left tense and tired due to MS symptoms. Drinking plenty of water and taking time with getting up may help with the balance. On a mostly non-MS related note, I sometimes get cramps in my calves at night. I've found the best remedy for this is making sure I get enough salt, but also having bananas. (They are high in potassium which helps your body to process the salt better) Also doing light calf exercises in bed before and after sleeping. (I point both feet up and then slowly down about 5 times if they're feeling tight.) I hope this helps :-)

@SIMONA2

Yes it does, do you take magnesium tablets or spray? I find the spray really good, my spasticity seems much better since I have started doing yoga every day also I use a tens machine machine in evenings so that might be helping too