2006-08-07 01:57:40 · 32 answers · asked by landy 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Try potassium. Eat a banana before working out.
2006-08-07 02:01:05 · answer #1 · answered by justaquestioner 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leg cramps are a symptom of Restless Leg Syndrome. I would go to my Doctor for this. They have drug that can help cope with this. Have a Doctor make the diganoses as I am not a Doctor. But that could be one reason another could be have you recently started a work out routine? Then it could just be from over work right now.
2006-08-07 02:02:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes Potassium Bananas are the perfect solution, but if it's cramp when your sleeping that's bothering you and you hate to eat fruit before you sleep then add a little salt into your diet.
Also if you are cramping up due to sporting activity make sure you stretch off properly, and stretching off in the shower is even better.
2006-08-07 02:03:47 · answer #3 · answered by George Adamson 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to regulaly get leg cramps at night and as a result was tired and had sore legs for a couple of days at a time. Ive found that by doing stretching exercises everyday its stopped all together. I guess by using the muscles it stops them cramping. xx
2006-08-07 03:14:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You go to the doctor and ask for some quinine sulfate for leg cramps.. or you could take some over the counter potassium pills. Better yet eat some bananas and drink some orange juice everyday.
2006-08-07 02:00:25 · answer #5 · answered by lifes_heart 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having just seen your response to "Richard" who is in REAL trouble with his health and all you, you stupid cow, can come up with is "You are pregnant", then I can only suggest that you go and remove your head. That will stop your leg cramps. Oh yes - I know you'll report me for abuse, and I'm about to do the same to you. If you had the sense/courtesy/knowledge to give yourself an e-mail address I'd have written to you directly, but as you haven't, I've used one of your questions so that EVERY one can see the sort of answers you give. I am ABSOLUTELY INCENSED by the way you have treated that man and I hope you're thoroughly ashamed of yourself, you silly little child.
2006-08-07 02:36:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stretching the muscle or hopping about works for me sometimes. If the cramp is persistent, Andiroba Oil, a natural oil for muscular pain available from Rio Health really helps. Just massage it in slowly. Also I heard that drinking a little cider vinegar with water is supposed to help.
2006-08-10 23:12:07 · answer #7 · answered by kiteeze 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Besides amputation, another thing that'll stop you getting cramps is to regulate your water and salt intake.
A good isotonic drink will help you. You can make your own too - go to www.bbc.co.uk/sportacademy and search for the recipe.
2006-08-07 02:05:24 · answer #8 · answered by Neil_R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
- Avoid tensing your gastros' (the calf muscle area)
- Keep your legs moving
- Avoid staying in same position for long amounts of time.
cramp is simlilar to a relflex action. Its your body trying to tell you to move that leg cause its in a bad position.
2006-08-07 02:08:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Potassium, calcium, enough water, vitamin B complex. If these don't stop the problem, check out www.hufa.org - the low blood sugar link, to test yourself for low blood sugar. That can cause cramps of all sorts.
2006-08-07 02:02:49 · answer #10 · answered by Pegasus90 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋