I have used home remedys like a bar of palmolive soap under my sheets, to tonic water and a couple of tablespoons of mustard to relieve or deter leg cramps. Man I had one this morning at 5 am in my thigh, all the way up to my groin area. Every night I get them in my feet. They hurt! Do you have any 'cures' that you use?
2006-07-22 02:45:45 · 6 answers · asked by Aunt Mair á?¦ 5 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Leg cramps and "charlie horses" ...Leg cramps are due to lack of Vitamin K....or potassium...eat some bananas or take some potassium pills...do you sweat alot? Or are you on ur feet alot? When you get home from work elevate your feet ...you may have circulation problems...drink lots of water ....good luck
2006-07-22 02:49:32 · answer #1 · answered by celine8388 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
U know what can help is lay on your side and put a pillow between your legs It keeps the pressure off and helps with back pain too. As far as medication i do not know.
2006-07-22 09:54:06 · answer #2 · answered by jibbers4204 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pull your foot upward by pulling on the toes or ball of your foot. This stretches the muscles and stops the cramp. Hey did you know they don't have "charlie horses" in every country?? *smiles*
2006-07-22 09:50:08 · answer #3 · answered by dxle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Potassium my friend......get to know the banana well and get a vitamin suppliment involved your body needs more than you are giving it.
2006-07-22 09:49:09 · answer #4 · answered by texas_kali 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I 've been told that some pickle juice will stop itbecause it has a lot of potassium.
2006-07-22 09:48:37 · answer #5 · answered by carkeys 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i was always told that it is a sign of deficiant potasiam. eat more bananas assuming u like bananas. or something of equal value. and please never never never ever rub a cramp. it will cause blod clots.
2006-07-22 09:50:07 · answer #6 · answered by jenn32004 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋