I have gotten them occasionally for a few years now (I am 20) but lately they have been getting worse. any suggestions on how to stop them (I started taking potassium tablets today) or ideas why?
2006-07-19 11:47:13 · 14 answers · asked by flutterflie04 5 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Water and Bananas will help. My son gets leg cramps from football. It works for him.
2006-07-19 12:17:25 · answer #1 · answered by ma_zila 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup. An hour before you rise is probably about the time your body uses up most of the available fuel (blood sugar). Muscle spasms may be one of the brain's ways to get you up, moving and putting more fuel in the engine.
You may want to check out low blood sugar link at www.hufa.org. The trick is to eat a snack before going to bed that will give you long lasting, slow burning fuel that will last through the night.
Potassium and vitamin B, and calcium are important too.
2006-07-19 18:52:26 · answer #2 · answered by Pegasus90 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink more water, eat some bananas, and also try a calcium/magnesium supplement in addition to the potassium you are taking. This should help, but you need to continue with it, especially during the summer. Hope this helps!
2006-07-19 18:57:04 · answer #3 · answered by cleaner 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well this happened to me TONS in high school and im now 21 and rarely ever get it but i know what u mean it feels like ur leg is broken and u cant move, i was told i needed more potassium and that it cud be due to growing and changing body, stress or pms but they never really figured it out for sure but i know those pains are a mofo lol they hurt like hell..hopefully the potassium will help.
2006-07-19 18:52:28 · answer #4 · answered by ♥ YaHabibeDisney ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a little more potassium in your diet may help, try a banana once a day or baked potato. When you have an attack flex your foot as hard as you can, pull your toes towards you with your leg straight, this should help.
2006-07-19 18:51:21 · answer #5 · answered by joolee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Potassium is what you need. You could eat a banana everyday, too. Drink plenty of water.
2006-07-19 18:51:07 · answer #6 · answered by Diva 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
regular massages.if your wearing high heels you need to stretch out your calves before going to bed also you can let your feet hang off the bottom of your bed (sleeping stomach down) lighten up your sheets and blanket sometimes their too heavy for your toes and put strain on your legs. or you could just keep your feet open. sleep with a pillow beneath your ankles to help with circulation.(face up) hope it helps.
2006-07-19 18:55:01 · answer #7 · answered by cecy27 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try stretching before you go to bed. And stretch alot in the morning when you wake up. Your muscles are tensing up and your body is trying to tell you that you need to stretch more often to loosen those tight muscles
2006-07-19 18:51:27 · answer #8 · answered by Bubba 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to make them stop use accupressure, when they cramp pinch your bottom lip..it works very quick! Its lack of potassium ..bannanas or you could be dehydrared drink more
2006-07-19 19:11:02 · answer #9 · answered by Lucinda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A pinch or two of table salt works for me.
Increase your other minerals also.
Experiment.
You might be also needing more protein.
2006-07-19 18:52:44 · answer #10 · answered by r_e_a_l_miles 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋