2006-08-26 07:01:55 · 18 answers · asked by nc_strawberry 4 in Health ➔ Other - Health
doctors don't know what causes leg cramps, at least no doctor I know does,however there is something you can use for relief. drink pickle juice or vinegar,for immediate and temporary relief, then have your doctor prescribe quinine.after several years of this horriffic pain it has made life so much easier
2006-08-26 07:16:12 · answer #1 · answered by jim ex marine offi, 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally leg cramps are related to lack of potassium in diet. Banana's & Broccoli are good sources. It is also important to be well hydrated. (drink plenty of fluids) If cramps are severe as you say then you need to go to emergency room and / or contact your family doctor. Potassium also is important in heart function. You don't mention your age, health background or if you are currently alone. Please be safe. It may seem too dramatic to go to ER but always better safe than sorry.
2006-08-26 07:13:13 · answer #2 · answered by xqsme4asking 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can take an aspirn to get the blood flowing in your legs.
If you have over done work or been on them to much or strained them, before you go to bed relax in a hot tub of water with vinegar or alchol to relax the muscles in your legs. Have a great nights sleep or a great day period.
2006-08-26 07:13:11 · answer #3 · answered by Dwane C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Calcium tablets, Milk before you go to bed or eat a Banana!! if you got heating pads at home use them prior to going to bed it will relax you and your leg muscles!! if your in the middle of puberty then you'll probably suffer a bit more with them till you stop growing.
2006-08-26 07:05:59 · answer #4 · answered by SirenSings 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know you are going to think this is stupid, but drink a little dill pickle juice, don't take much and I guarantee that within 1 or 2 minutes they will be gone. It has got to be the vinegar brine that does the trick, but it really works!!!!!!
2006-08-26 07:22:13 · answer #5 · answered by Al s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you must force you self to use the muscles nornmaly, will hurt but the cramp will go away 10 times faster and no damage done.
2006-08-26 07:05:33 · answer #6 · answered by Spaghetti MY 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good rubbing is the only thing that helps me, I tried pain killers to no avail. See if you can get someone to massage you legs for you!
2006-08-26 07:04:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should stretch them out... If after a day or so of stretching it still hurts, go to the doctor, it could be a blood clot, or problem with arteries in your legs
2006-08-26 07:05:01 · answer #8 · answered by troyboy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you probably have a potassium deficiency. Need to take supplement. Then make bananas and broccoli a part of your diet
2006-08-26 07:04:34 · answer #9 · answered by Gatorgal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to flip your foot up to see if that helps. But definitely see a doctor.
2006-08-26 07:04:45 · answer #10 · answered by Dreamcatcher_chan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋