I got him some multivitamins and told him to increase the amount of water that he drinks, but so far nothing has helped. What should he do?
2006-08-17 13:32:49 · 20 answers · asked by kyeann 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Don't forcefeed your kid vitamins and water--there's nothing wrong with him. Everyone gets foot cramps (seriously, point your toes really far or scrunch your toes alot and your foot will cramp too). There's nothing wrong with your son, he's fine.
2006-08-17 13:37:19 · answer #1 · answered by BeeFree 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOL... not really lol, but I just asked the same question about my 7 yr old (in the parenting section).. Have you tried teaching him to pull his toes back towards his body? This helps, a lot, if you can teach him to do it (I am trying to teach this to my son) Is he drinking plenty of water? Dehydration can cause major charlie horses. After my son has bad charlie horses I give him ibuprofen to keep the muscle from being as sore the following day. You can try other foods high in potassium (besides bananas).
2016-03-16 23:27:11 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lack of potassium. My two year old daughter used to get spasms during the night in her legs...she would wake up three- four times a night screaming...fed her bananas and it stopped. It scared the hell out of me at first. I thought maybe she got bit by a spider or something. Doc said that it sounded like she was cramping...or charlie horses and to give her bananas
2006-08-17 13:41:03 · answer #3 · answered by corry692001 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This all just depends on where the cramps are originating from. You may consider taking him to a foot clinic to get it checked out.
2006-08-17 13:38:36 · answer #4 · answered by Carla N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All 10 yo's get cramp and aching legs. It was known as growing pains when I was a kid. I got some tablets from the Doctor and they do a very good job.
2006-08-17 13:43:00 · answer #5 · answered by Malcolm M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep up with the vitamins and water, but he could simply have some tight/short muscles in his legs. there are muscles that run from your leg into your foot.. a lot of them! is he very active on his feet? this can contribute to a problem. try massaging his legs and feet. if you want more info on specific techniques, send me a message at meghankopp63@yahoo.com
2006-08-17 13:38:53 · answer #6 · answered by MnKLmT 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i had those a week ago. they will eventualy go away, but i do believe him if he says it hurts pretty bad. i just massaged my foot and let it go. but you dont want to do that you shoulld try asking a doctor. also, you can by creme that relaxes the muscles called BENGAY. you can find it at most any grocerie story will a medicine or a pharmacie.
2006-08-17 13:43:00 · answer #7 · answered by hi there 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah it happens to me also. my doctor says its just muscle spasms. all you need to do when it happens is rub the spot where it cramps and in within a few seconds it will stop or like you said the vitamins help sometimes
2006-08-17 13:40:27 · answer #8 · answered by RubyRed91 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Muscles can spasm when someone isn't getting enough potassium. A banana a day might help.
2006-08-17 13:37:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A banana & a glass of milk and leg stretching exercises.He needs to stretch the back leg muscles once a day.
2006-08-17 14:25:24 · answer #10 · answered by Ann S 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋