About twice a week I wake up out of a dead sleep with a horribly painful cramp in my right calf. It only happens in my right calf and a few weeks ago the pain lasted for 2 days and I was limping on it. Have you ever gotten these and is there anything I can do to stop them?
2006-09-28 07:52:37 · 5 answers · asked by cheerbarbie729 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Drink LOTS of water, eat at least 1 banana a day and
take a good 'B' vitamin supplement. You should notice
a difference in a couple of days.
The pain you had is because of the cramping of the
muscle. It should stop with-in a day or two.
Hope this helps...
2006-09-28 08:09:28 · answer #1 · answered by butterflyelyse 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just like the others have said. It's from dehydration and electrolyte imbalance
Drink more water +/or Gatorade
Drink Tonic water with Quinine in it (my Dad swears by it)
Take Leg Cramp meds - These do help. I've taken them
http://www.cvs.com/CVSApp/cvs/gateway/search?ActiveCat=499&Query=leg+cramp
Eat bananas
When I get them I will gently rub the area cramping. And I will gradually stretch it out. If I can, I will drink water and take the leg cramp pill I mentioned while it's happening.
2006-10-01 13:24:50 · answer #2 · answered by fiestyredhead 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink water! Recurrent charlie horses are usually a sign of dehydration.
Also, make sure you stretch your calves after exercising or walking (that includes the walking done on a shopping trip).
2006-09-28 08:00:22 · answer #3 · answered by boo's mom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start eating a banana every day.
Potassium is the key!!
Really, it works.
2006-09-28 08:00:29 · answer #4 · answered by BigTip$ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Potassium supplement or OJ and bananas
2006-09-28 08:00:24 · answer #5 · answered by HEATHER 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋