Does anyone else get woken up violently with a calf spasm ( they hurt soo bad). I have been told to lift my leg up in the air and that seems to help a little, but does anyone have any other suggestions? maybe why do i suffer these... all i know is they hurt and all day after my leg is tense and stiff.
2007-01-02 17:04:20 · 11 answers · asked by Chels 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Painful, painful ache... I use to have RLS (restless leg syndrome) pretty bad and the spasms I got was horrible.
It sounds like you suffer from charlie horses, though. Every once in a while, I also got charlie horses in my calves... OUCH! Than the pain lasted a day or so. It felt like my muscles got twisted up in a knot.
I guess I was vitamin deficient. I was told to eat a lot of potassium every day (bananas or potato peels) the natural way, along with calcium (milk or yogurt) and a good multivitamin with magnesium. This combination helps me sleep like a baby. If you don't (or can't), when you are resting, make sure that you stretch with your heel out - don't point your toes! Charlie horses get worse that way.
2007-01-02 17:19:29 · answer #1 · answered by sandy25527 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've found that the best and quickest way to get rid of leg cramps is to stand on the offending leg and put all my weight on it. It can hurt a bit when you first put the pressure on your leg, but I've found that the pain goes away faster this way than if I let it be to go away on it's own.
Also, when I have leg cramps regularly, I can pretty much count on one of two problems being the culprit... my potassium levels are low or I'm dehydrated. If these might be your problem, there are a couple of things you can do to help ease the cramps.
Increase your water intake. Instead of that can of soda or glass of iced tea, make it water. It can be flavored (if you're not too fond of water), so long as it's water!
For the potassium, yes bananas are a good and easy source of potassium. If you're in the mood for potatoes, though, the skin of the potato is also a great source for potassium.
While you're trying the home remedies, give your doctor a call and tell him/her what's going on. It might be something that he can or will need to address.
Good luck.
2007-01-02 17:21:02 · answer #2 · answered by gonefornow 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mad Cow Disease!!!!! Agghhh!
Sometimes this can be a Potassium Deficiency. As mentioned above I know Bananas help and Broccoli may as well.
2007-01-02 17:13:27 · answer #3 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I'm one of those 'older' guys. We used to call these a 'Charlie Horse'...& I never found out why...Yes, they can really, really hurt..I think that those saying to stand on it are right...I used to get them alot....then they stopped when I quit drinking....lol...It's true, yet I have no idea if that is related to it...Sorry 2 B so vague...U might want to checkout WEBMD.COM...it's a good site for stuff....
2007-01-02 17:47:29 · answer #4 · answered by duane4ta 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
electrolyte imbalances can cause calf spasms. Especially calcium. Talk to your doctor.
2007-01-02 17:14:25 · answer #5 · answered by ktzmom 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I get woke up sometimes with em, what i do is jump up and walk around on it, its the only thing that makes it go away for me.
2007-01-02 17:12:14 · answer #6 · answered by silverrubberband689 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ouch that hurts! try drinking more water and getting more potassium (eat bananas or broccoli).
2007-01-02 17:06:12 · answer #7 · answered by San Diego 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may need potassium... eat bananas in the morning and ask your doctor to check the potassium levels
2007-01-02 17:06:56 · answer #8 · answered by -------- 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd consider magnesium actually. Most people don't get enough in their diet.
2007-01-02 17:12:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anathema 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi it happened because your veins becomes to cold & it is known to twist together. Try wearing more warmer cloth.
2007-01-02 17:14:19 · answer #10 · answered by Shr| 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋