my pain in my legs is mostly in my knees , i have trouble walking because of the pain, my doctor says take vitamin e, but it's not working, what do you suggest?
2006-08-15 15:22:10 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Lose some weight!
2006-08-15 15:27:36 · answer #1 · answered by Michael S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You didn't say your age, but consider many other things. Hardening of arteries (need ultrasound). High calcium or low potassium or low magnesium. Very tight muscles & fascia / fascia bands bands. Smoking can cause a special problem if prone. Diabetes? Herniated discs? Slipped vertebrae? Knee effusion pressing backwards on the nerve (Baker's cyst). Deep vein clots. Overdoses of some vitamens can do it too.
If use Vit E need alot like 1200 or 1600, which over time is not good either. Quinine sulfate by prescription works for select people. GABA drugs like gabapentin or diazepam / Vallium can help.
If none of the usuals help, there are always rare unusual muscle diseases & so would need see neurologist with interest in muscles & nerves.
It's time to back to your doc.
2006-08-15 15:56:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just read the answer from one of the girls, absolutely right, take magnesium, I get cramps all the time and as soon as I take magnesium my legs are fine for a couple of days.
Which tells me I should take it all the time, but I usually forget, don't like to swallow pills much.
2006-08-15 15:45:37 · answer #3 · answered by Mightymo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take calcium supplements before bedtime. This should help with the leg cramps and will help you sleep better. I use a liquid calcium that comes in great flavors and can be purchased at Vitamin World or GNC. I even give it to my 6 yr. old son at bedtime for his growing pains.
2006-08-19 04:48:56 · answer #4 · answered by d.a.f.f.y. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a pharmacist and have had great success in treating leg and muscle cramps with calcium-magnesium-zinc tablets taken with meals (3 times a day). Clear this with your doctor if you are being treated for any kind of serious medical condition.
2006-08-17 03:45:57 · answer #5 · answered by Mad Roy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
talk to your doctor about trying a medication for restless leg syndrome (RLS). medications include requip and quinine, both of which are taken at bedtime because they may you feel drowsy and shouldnt be taken during the day. you can also ask him about neuropathy drugs such as neurontin. neurontin can help to reduce some nerve pain, which may make your cramps feel better than tylenol or advil. i would think that one of the RLS drugs may be your best bet, so maybe ask about those first.
2006-08-15 15:28:33 · answer #6 · answered by stascia 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my mother did this remedy and experienced complete relief of her arthritis. it's just real salt mixed with water in ratio to your weight. if you don't like the taste, mix in a tablespoon or two of concentrated orange juice, but don't over do it (just for flavor). be sure to take coral calcium or dolomite to keep your potassium levels in balance (which could cause cramping).
see this website for details
www.watercure2.org
2006-08-15 18:38:18 · answer #7 · answered by curious1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have your potassium levels checked. Wouldn't hurt to eat some bananas and sweet potatoes.
2006-08-15 15:28:18 · answer #8 · answered by iknowtruthismine 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can also get magnesium in a powder form. I sometimes take it at night...the kind I use has a light effervescent flavor.
I hate pills too.
2006-08-15 17:12:34 · answer #9 · answered by pianodirt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband has this problem and was told to take magnesium. It has helped a great deal.
2006-08-15 15:28:12 · answer #10 · answered by cathcoug 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋