2006-07-20 21:04:05 · 9 answers · asked by stan99gold 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
First of all, you need to see your doctor and find out WHY your legs are cramping. There could be a serious problem that doesn't have a simple answer. Yes, it could be you are lacking potassium, but , Why? Are you taking a diurietic?. Is there some other problem that is causing the lack of potassium?..There are many other reasons for leg cramps and each of them may have different causes. The reasons can range from circulatory problems to neurological problems to diabetes.Doesn't it make sense to first let the doc check you out? You need to have a thorough examination to determine the reason for this before you go using 'over the counter, herbal, or grandma cures'. Once you've seen your doctor, he will determine the the best treatment.
2006-07-20 21:16:54 · answer #1 · answered by sashia_cali 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are usually (but not always) caused by low potassium. Bananas are a great source of this and should be beneficial.
They are in fact so good that some of our Dr's prescribe them on the ward!!! (silly boys, most of the patients ask if they can just have a tablet instead!!!)
The other common drug we use for leg cramps with people is Quinine, but this is a prescription drug.
Try the Bananas, or and a multivitamin for a week if it doesn't help go see your Dr.
2006-07-20 21:13:43 · answer #2 · answered by chimaera_777 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The suggestion of iron supplements and vitamins is good. Also, many charlie-horse type leg cramps are caused by potassium deficiencies, so beyond taking a multivitamin, try eating a banana before going to bed.
2006-07-20 21:09:54 · answer #3 · answered by The Bulletproof Monk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cramps are generally caused by lack of calcium, poor circulation and a generall mineral definciency.
2006-07-20 21:10:04 · answer #4 · answered by Jules G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cramps are caused by a lack of potassium.
Check your diet for your consumption of bannanas. At least one every two days.
But also you could try drinking indian tonic water, it has muscle relaxing abilities.
2006-07-20 21:08:55 · answer #5 · answered by not so straight chick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do yoga exercise... sit legs stretch forward.. arms resting behind u.. that is slightly bent backword.. bring your toes up-down.. up-down... thirty times {2.} bring your feet together.. slowly rotate together clock-wise five times and five tilmes anticlockwise... {3.} bend both feet together forward,{downward}, slowly bring them uptwards {towards u] FIVE TILMES, all these in the same sittilng posture... do this for few months... u will become addicted to yoga.. and enyoy life
2006-07-20 21:16:50 · answer #6 · answered by pali@yahoo.com 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to have that problem and my doctor told me to take iron supplements. It's really helped me and I rarely have trouble anymore.
2006-07-20 21:07:26 · answer #7 · answered by shynomore 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take magnesium vitamins
2006-07-20 21:10:53 · answer #8 · answered by sanja77 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
drink lots more water and take vitamins
2006-07-20 21:08:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋