2006-07-10 11:55:05 · 17 answers · asked by Terry K B 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
To help prevent leg cramps drink plenty of fluids during the day, and stretch your leg muscles before bedtime. If you have frequent and severe cramps at night, talk to your doctor as further treatment may be necessary including taking vitamin B12/
2006-07-10 11:59:34 · answer #1 · answered by Nurse Annie 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You may be suffering from a lack of vitamins. Try taking extra ginko and potassium vitamin supplements (you may want to consult your doctor first.) Or if you really like bannanas eat a lot of those (they are loaded with potassium). Do some research on webmd.com It is a good source and you may find out that have a more serious problem...restless leg syndrome, DVT, ect. Next time you get a cramp sit up straight and pull your toes toward your knees until it goes away. Becareful about rubbing cramps especially if you are prone to blood clots...you could dislodge the the clot and then you would have a serious problem.
2006-07-10 19:04:24 · answer #2 · answered by eternity313 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be you are just dehydrated. You may need to drink more water during the day, even force yourself to drink more. I've also heard a shortage of potassium can cause leg cramps, and adding bananas to your diet will help. I get them once in awhile, usually due to dehydration. If those suggestions don't help, you may need to have a checkup to ensure it is not a sign of something bad. I'm hoping its just the water or banana fix though.
2006-07-10 19:02:56 · answer #3 · answered by fishing66833 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More water and potassium. Also, take a hand towel and with the hottest water your legs can stand, dip the towel in the hot water, wring it out and wrap it around you legs. It hels to relax the muscles. I have to do this when my legs cramp up.
2006-07-10 20:21:07 · answer #4 · answered by modelmaster2@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard of people having success defeating cramps by drinking 8 oz of tonic water a day. Quinine content.
2006-07-10 19:20:41 · answer #5 · answered by answerdancer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are medications that can help...tell you doctor about this...it can be a sign of a serious problem. Seriously.
Holistically I understand a warm bath before bed, calcium + Vitamin D, and Magnesium supplements may help. DO SEE YOUR DOCTOR, though. Soon.
Good Luck!
2006-07-10 19:23:38 · answer #6 · answered by kittyi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Phoenix is right. Potassium deficiancy. You should see the doctor, though; sometimes there is an underlying medical reason that could be more serious. I work in a medical clinic. Let your doctor know.
2006-07-10 19:01:06 · answer #7 · answered by ninusharra 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a glass of tonic water..it has quinine which prevents cramps. It worked for me when I was pregnant, and I know other people it has worked for.
2006-07-10 19:24:43 · answer #8 · answered by RENEE P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More water, more potassium - yeah lack of potassium contributes to muscle cramps.
2006-07-10 18:57:22 · answer #9 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may have RLS or just go to target and get yourself this powder stuff called emergency it helps with cramps. i play sports and i used to get cramps all the time and this stuff really helped
2006-07-10 18:58:08 · answer #10 · answered by arielcowgirl_2010 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋