I get severe leg cramps (calves, hamstrings) while sleeping at night.?

Question

The cramps are so bad, I have to get up and walk them off. I sometimes see how twisted my muscles are in my calve..these really, really hurt. I drink a lot of coffee and diet pop, and probably not enough water, but any suggestions would be great.

Answer 1

ok this used too happen to me all the time and i used to cry every night and this is what i did to stop it:

*eat bananas (seriously potasium will stop the cramps)
*prop your legs up on a pillow (works like a charm)
*don't over exercise (sometimes if you run or bicycle it will cause cramps)
*drink plenty or water during the day
....and don't forget the bananas or potasium supplement!!!

Answer 2

Hamstring Cramps At Night

Answer 3

This Site Might Help You.

RE:
I get severe leg cramps (calves, hamstrings) while sleeping at night.?
The cramps are so bad, I have to get up and walk them off. I sometimes see how twisted my muscles are in my calve..these really, really hurt. I drink a lot of coffee and diet pop, and probably not enough water, but any suggestions would be great.

Answer 4

What Causes Hamstring Cramps

Answer 5

There are many factors that contribute to muscle cramping. Ultimately, they all lead to a condition where your body's pH balance is low. Specifically, when your system's pH reading is running below its ideal of ~7(+/- ) i.e. ACIDIC. Hence, the reason electrolytes, such as calcium (which is widely used as an antacid) can, help prevent leg cramps, as well as other electrolytes such as magnesium and potassium. Unfortunately, these are painfully (no pun) slow at relieving cramps. A fast acting solution is to drink pickle juice! There have been tons of studies proving the efficacy of this method. The theory being that the acid overloads and fools your body's feedback system into thinking that your pH balance is way too low. Your brain reacts with alkylation, a remarkable electrical process performed at the cellular level, that almost usually relieves the cramp. Try it, IT WORKS!

And, stop that snickering. lol I'm not making this up. See for yourself. Feel better! Ciao

Answer 6

I was told by a doctor its usually a sign of needing more calcium in your body. I started taking calcium pills and it went away. I might add I had a job where I stood for hours on cement floors. They also make pills for leg cramps that take care of the problem , its an over the counter pill. But if by chance its a need for calcium, which is quite possible, then you really should start taking calcium pills, can't hurt a thing, only help.

Answer 7

This usually happens because a person is dehydrated or because the person temporarily depleted magnesium in the muscles due to over-use. Boosting fluids and stretching are usually sufficient to stop this, but sometimes a magnesium supplement at bedtime is needed. Magnesium is the electrolyte that is needed to make muscles relax. Many people mistakenly attribute this problem to a shortage of potassium, which is not true - potassium is needed for muscles to contract.

Answer 8

first of all you might not be eating enough bananas, they have alot of potassium and that keeps cramps down out of your lower legs. Even the football players eat bananas before the games at the pre-game lunchs because it keeps them from cramping up at the game. also try stretching more before you go to bed at nite, that will help and keep a bottle of water next to your bed as well. trust me, i don't drink alot of water, but putting some bottled water beside my bed keeps just enough water in my system so i won't be dehydrated.

Answer 9

For the best answers, search on this site https://shorturl.im/avkQ1

Common causes of Charlie Horses are dehydration, too much caffeine or too much booze as well as a deficiency of potassium (bananas), calcium (dairy products), magnesium (nuts) or vitamin B6 (dairy products).

Answer 10

This happens to me too. I never walk it out tho I just....well, put pillows over and under my leg, because My legs are always uncomfortable when I go to sleep. I always have to rub them or put pillows over them. I hate this happening to others but, even sometimes when I am walking and they start hurting I start limping. I hope that this answer really helps.