My girlfriend wakes up in the middle of the night with painful calves not knowing why. I was hopeing that someone can help me.
2006-07-10 16:55:39 · 4 answers · asked by seeramey 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
So painful it some times makes her want to cry and she is very tuff woman.
2006-07-10 16:56:26 · update #1
I will assume you mean calf cramps. Please get her potassium levels checked. Either too much, or too little can cause this. If she wants a simplier way, have her try eating a banana a day and see if that helps.
2006-07-10 16:59:18 · answer #1 · answered by PreviouslyChap 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She needs more potassium and needs to drink alot of water. I get the same thing. She may also be exercising too hard. The next time it happens try to rub it for her, usually in the thickest part of the calf.
2006-07-10 17:00:26 · answer #2 · answered by Adalina 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some women get leg cramps. Rubbing may help or a heating pad. Sometimes Ibuprofen helps. She should avoid stretching and pointing her toes as this sometimes causes the cramping. If this continues she should see her doctor.
2006-07-10 16:59:55 · answer #3 · answered by bramblerock 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lack of potassium and calcium...eat a banana and take calcium tablets. It will also help if she stretches her calf muscles several times per day.
2006-07-10 17:00:10 · answer #4 · answered by phil 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋