My mom has really bad leg cramps she was in a pool and both legs seized up and no one heard her cries for help. we have tried everythign dr's and bananas and all the pills , heat and strecthing someone has to know please help. ITs not the leg syndrome either. Help my mom i dont know what to do she gets the at night and all hours
2006-08-19 18:00:21 · 7 answers · asked by Becky 4 in Health ➔ Women's Health
My mother in law gets something simalar to what you describe. Her chropracter got her to get leg massages at the local spa twice a week and started her taking vitamins with extra minerals in them. It hasn't cured her but she does say she doesn't wake with the cramps so often. Hope this helps.
2006-08-19 18:10:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
From an athletic standpoint, I would recommend using a zip-lock bag filled about half full with ice cubes - directly on the skin for no more than 20-25 minutes, followed by at least 30-40 minutes of no ice and repeating this up to 3 times a day. Also, make sure she is getting a well balanced diet - full of vitamins and nutrients, especially Vitamin C. Cramping can be sometimes the result of or partialy of lack of water in the body - so make sure she is well hydrated. It may seem like the doctor doesn't help - but that is still one of your best resources. Other possible professionals to talk with are your local pharmacist (who may be able to point you in the director of over-the-counter medicines or remedies), a physical therapist (who may be able to formulate a recovery plan as well as do some investigating into why these cramps are happening), and/or an athletic trainer (ATC's are trained to specifically diagnose, treat, and care for any injury suffered in an athletic setting - which can include swimming or being in a pool).
2006-08-20 01:10:20 · answer #2 · answered by sean_ahlers 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Causes Of Leg Cramps:
Dehydration
Hormonal imbalance
Excess weight
Side effects of certain medications
Muscle fatigue due to overexertion
Reduced supply of blood
Rigorous exercises
Nerve and muscle diseases
2006-08-20 01:16:33 · answer #3 · answered by bettyboop 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a doctor
2006-08-20 12:15:18 · answer #4 · answered by tennis star 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is 2 bad
2006-08-20 01:17:13 · answer #5 · answered by ... 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i feel bad for her. go see a doc.
2006-08-20 01:07:05 · answer #6 · answered by $MO$ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
has she been seen by her Doctor?
2006-08-20 01:05:31 · answer #7 · answered by somoss 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋