2006-06-14 03:54:47 · 13 answers · asked by J/B 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
I've heard it can sometimes be a potassium deficiency. Eating more bananas would help with that.
2006-06-14 03:58:34 · answer #1 · answered by ciaobella_usa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What works for my leg cramps is taking an 8oz. glass of orange juice and two (2) 99mg potassium tablets. If my muscles continue to pull, I have to keep walking and trying to stretch out the pull. Also, stretching before and after I do any exercises or go for a walk, helps to keep my muscles from pulling.
2006-06-14 04:23:41 · answer #2 · answered by niquey36 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I get leg cramps or muscle spasams, I eat banans and they go away. Potasium is missing from your body
2006-06-14 03:59:09 · answer #3 · answered by thelineman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally, in people of good health, muscle spasms/cramps, are caused by low potassium levels, and/or fatigue induced buildup of toxins in the muscles. Eating bananas, or other potassium rich foods will help alleviate the problem. Potassium pills available at the pharmacy will also help.
2006-06-14 04:02:28 · answer #4 · answered by capt_turk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of the time muscle spasms and "charlie horse" things can be remedied with increasing your potassium intake. Potassium will help allow more calcium into your muscles, thus reducing cramping. Hope this helps.
2006-06-14 03:59:39 · answer #5 · answered by redsgirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your potassium levels could be low.Try eating a banana every day and see if that helps.You also might want to consult a Dr.to see if there is a medical reason for your leg cramps.
2006-06-14 04:03:15 · answer #6 · answered by fantasy_lady428 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You get muscle cramps because of a lack of potassium, eat more bananas and drink more milk. Also cut back on the soa, that stuff leaches the calcium and potassium right out of your body.
2006-06-14 04:01:06 · answer #7 · answered by Flower Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use the mineral magnesium to help relieve muscle aches and spasms. Your body requires this mineral, especially if you are diabetic. I take 200-250 mg when needed for relief
2006-06-14 04:15:26 · answer #8 · answered by debop44 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since I started taking a multivitamin daily my leg cramps have disappeared! Try it ~ it works!
2006-06-14 04:01:03 · answer #9 · answered by love2travel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, start using the check spelling button. Then, ask your Dr. about Requip.
2006-06-14 12:56:09 · answer #10 · answered by Charles Nemo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋