2006-08-08 16:17:14 · 11 answers · asked by Bob P 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Leg cramps are caused by a deficiency of calcium. So get some good coral calcium from a health food store, and take 1.5 times the recommended dosage until the cramps stop, then use as directed. Magnesium will also be helpful if you have restless legs.
2006-08-08 16:23:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Believe it or not, try MUSTARD, yes, MUSTARD. My husband used to get terrible cramps on his legs, a friend told me that when he got the cramps I immediately give him 1 teaspoon of mustard and afterwards give him a little water. I was willing to try anything, he really was in pain when he got those cramps. It really worked, when he got the cramp , I would give him a teaspoon of mustard and a little water afterwards and slowly the pain would start to go away, I did this everytime and believe it or not he does not get these cramps anymore, it has been quite a while now. TRY IT, IT WORKED FOR MY HUSBAND.
2006-08-09 01:27:14 · answer #2 · answered by principejt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IF you are getting charlie horses, especially at night. And leg cramps, probably a potassium deficiency. Lots of bananas will help. OR other natural foods with potassium.
2006-08-08 23:22:08 · answer #3 · answered by sheristeele 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eat bananas. Your legs r cramping due to lack of potassium. Bananas r a natural source of potassium.
2006-08-08 23:23:29 · answer #4 · answered by CJBig 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
massage your legs that are having the problem at least 2-5 times a week and follow what everyone else has said, make sure you get plenty of water, calcium and potassium
2006-08-09 05:13:29 · answer #5 · answered by Jackie Diane 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pore some salt in your hand and lick this in a few seconds the cramp will leave it works everytime for me . Good luck
2006-08-08 23:22:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cramps are also a sign of dehydration
2006-08-08 23:26:19 · answer #7 · answered by mid_mo_fencing 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my dad used to get rx's for quinine, but they stopped selling it. You can find quinine in tonic water, it's helped me.(quick fix--good also for migraines & charley horses)..also you might try potato skins or bananas or whatever other food is rich in Potassium, or a Potassium supplement...
2006-08-08 23:24:51 · answer #8 · answered by b w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is this stuff called hylands leg cramps you can get it at walmart on the vitamin aisle
2006-08-09 00:22:08 · answer #9 · answered by crystal h 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
drink a lot of orange juice , your lacking potassium
2006-08-08 23:28:57 · answer #10 · answered by laney45 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋