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Hello group,

       Can anybody recommend something to prevent muscle cramps?  For about
three weeks now I have been experiencing excruciating muscle cramps in my
legs (quadriceps and gastrocnemeous muscles).  Sometimes it is so bad I can
not walk at all.  I saw the doctor and my electrolytes tested okay.  Although
I have an atrocious diet, I take vitamin and mineral supplements regularly.
After the first incident I also started supplementing with potassium and
magnesium citrate.

       My muscles are constantly sore and I always feel fatigued.  Could this
be a precursor to another celiac-related disease, or is it part of being GF?
A little background: I am a 43 year-old male, formerly fit and athletic (too
painful to exercise now). I have been GF for three years, and cassein-free
for about one year.  My GI problems resolved quickly after going GF, but the
fatigue only improved slightly. Movement, especially walking, is painful due
to the sore muscles. I also experience occasional muscle twitching.

Have any of you had the same problem?  Any suggestions on what I should do to
prevent or treat these cramps?  Thank you for all your support.

                                     Jim S