Every so often i wake up and my calf unbearably hurts so that im just about crying. It happen this morning. I woke up at like 4 am and i couldent move it almost at all. Its was really really painful. But it happens rarely. I had to massage it for awhile and then fell back asleep. when i woke up later for school at 5 am it was still sore. now its fine but it was one of the worst pains i have ever had. I'm 13 years old. I have been going to the gym 1 time a week for the past like 3 weeks. thats more than i used to. It felt like my calf was splitting.
2006-09-11 09:02:49 · 8 answers · asked by Katie M 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
it doesnt really feel like a cramp and it goes away quickly. its weird
2006-09-11 09:13:23 · update #1
and its like it doesnt go out of a flex
2006-09-11 09:13:45 · update #2
Muscle cramps
Causes and treatment
There are two basic causes of cramping. One is inadequate oxygenation of muscle, and the other is lack of water or salt. Cramps from poor oxygenation can be improved by rapid deep breathing, as well as stretching the muscle. Cramps from lack of salt and water can be treated by stretching the muscle, and of course drinking water and increasing salt intake. Pounding on the muscle can increase soreness.
Muscle cramps in particular can be treated by applying a soft massage on the cramped muscle, stretching the muscle and applying heat or cold. Heat improves superficial blood circulation and makes muscles more flexible, so some people find that heat is more soothing for muscle cramps than applying ice.
Electrolyte disturbance may cause cramping and tetany of muscles, particularly hypokalemia (a low level of potassium) and hypocalcemia (a low level of calcium).
To prevent cramping consider the regular use of supplements, especially calcium, magnesium, potassium and sodium (only if your sodium intake is low or if you sweat a lot). Stretching your calves regularly during the day and at night will help. You can often prevent night cramps by exhausting the stretch reflex before you go to bed by stretching your calf muscles with wall pushups and applying a heating pad for 10 minutes before going to bed. Keeping blankets loose at the foot of the bed will help prevent unnatural positioning of your feet and toes which can cause night time cramping.
When cramping occurs, try walking on the affected leg and then elevate it. Stretch your calf by grabbing your toes and pulling them upward toward your knee, especially with you leg extended straight. Take a hot shower or warm bath, or apply an ice massage to the cramped muscle.
Persistent or severe leg cramps often are treated with medication. Such medications include diphenhydramine hydrochloride (Benadryl), simple muscle relaxants such as meprobamate (Equanil, Miltown) and verapamil hydrochloride (Calan, Isoptin, Verelan). Quinine, while effective, has too many side effects and has been banned in the US for this use.
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2006-09-13 01:43:47 · answer #1 · answered by Victor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its leg cramps. I used to be very athletic in my early teens and i used to get cramps nearly EVERY NIGHT. You are probably not eating enough nutrients which is lost when you work out, as well, so its not replenished. So try this: Take concentrated orange juice, mix with a little water, add 1-2 tsp of SALT every night before sleeping. I assure you a good night's rest.
Also don't do fad diets; make sure you eat lots of veg and fruits and a proportioned diet.
2006-09-12 03:55:37 · answer #2 · answered by Liz^24 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are having leg cramps that can be from many different things. It's rather common but due to your age I cannot recommend some of the over the counter stuff. Go see your doc and work with him/her on a treatment that's best for you. Good luck, I know how much it hurts!
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2016-11-26 01:37:23 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a charlie horse to me. This is caused by lack of potassium. Try eating some more bananas.
2006-09-11 09:08:24 · answer #5 · answered by MAC Dodge 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Try eating more potassium and b-complex vitamins, and stretch a little more. I used to have to deal with that a lot too.
Good luck!
2006-09-11 09:41:10 · answer #6 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its called a cramp. Stretch it out more often and it'll go away.
2006-09-11 09:08:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't pay any attention to any answer you get here. See a doctor.
2006-09-11 11:05:09 · answer #8 · answered by rhymingron 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋