Clare, I am going to put my 2 cents (or less) worth. Be sure that your calcium has vitamin D, It is not easy to get enough sunlight for this and calcium needs vitamin D to be effective. Nita Clare Wilson wrote: > In a message dated 7/4/99 4:09:39 PM Mountain Daylight Time, > [log in to unmask] writes: > > << > Magnesium's value in cramping is that it relaxes muscle tissue. >> > > Marilyn.... > Thank you so much for taking the time to write > about my problem. At this time the right calf > is relaxed, but it did take a LONG time. I have > Magnesium on my list for Tuesday at GNC where > I shop for my supplements. Thanks again for > helping me. > Clare