Some times at night or early mornings when I first wake up, I get terrible cramps in my legs. These occur below the knee. They are painful enough that I cry out, weeping and wailing and gnashing my teeth! I have actually thought that I was going to have to call an ambulance one time.
Is there any way to prevent these?
2006-12-08 16:26:15 · 10 answers · asked by bartmcqueary 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Potasium is a good start. You also may not be drinking enough water. Make sure your shoes have good cushion and support if you are on your feet alot.
2006-12-08 16:32:34 · answer #1 · answered by tmw36 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Potassium did not help me with this problem, but magnesium did. Spasms occur when there is an imbalance in calcium and magnesium, and the problem is aggravated by dehydration. My doctor put me on 400 mg magnesium three times per day (breakfast, dinner, bedtime), with a glass of water with each. The spasms cleared up on the first day, and have only returned when I forget to take magnesium after a lot of sweating.
2006-12-08 18:07:54 · answer #2 · answered by formerly_bob 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Cramps are mainly a sign of lack of potassium! Try exercising regulary, jogging and taking walks. And eating fruits, bananas mainly, try 1 or 2 a day. And drink loads of water 1-2 litres a day. You probably are spending more time seated in one place.
2006-12-08 16:47:29 · answer #3 · answered by wil_stylz 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Potassium defeciency could play a role in causing cramps. Potatoes have a high potassium value, Bananas a close 2nd.
2006-12-08 20:29:24 · answer #4 · answered by skeptical_illusions 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Muscle cramps can sometimes be cause from lack of potassium. Try eating a banana a day and see if that helps.
2006-12-08 16:32:18 · answer #5 · answered by sassydontpm 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Simple. Drink more water. Leg cramps (especiall in the calf) are caused by dehydration. I got them almost every night when I was pregnant...for a few weeks anyway...until I started drinking more water. Good luck.
2006-12-08 16:32:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
YOU could go to a doctor. IT seem that cramps can be prevented by eating potassium. Bananas are high in it.
2006-12-08 16:32:11 · answer #7 · answered by lenshure 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have always find it extremely helpful to stretch my body, with emphasis on my leg muscles. I do this before I get up and prior to any strenuous physical activity. I also massage my legs and feet regularly. I really hope that you feel better.
2016-05-22 22:11:52 · answer #8 · answered by Marjorie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those leg cramps are called Charlie horses, I get those too..
You know, when I get those leg cramps.. I get as fast as I can out of bed and stand up.. It helps me to calm the Leg cramps down...
So if you get one of those, try getting up out of bed, before it gets going to much.. (Because as soon as you do get out of the bed and stand up.. Less and sooner you can get relief before it get to painful..)
2006-12-08 21:53:26 · answer #9 · answered by myst_v_the_fog_buster 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
eat more potassium, or excersize more
2006-12-08 16:31:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋