2007-01-06 13:49:46 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Lack of potassium, try eating a banana, it will help.
2007-01-06 13:51:28 · answer #1 · answered by dana j 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
this video will give you some tips and dealing with leg cramps:
http://www.videojug.com/film/help-with-foot-and-leg-cramps-and-insomnia
the biggest thing is stretching the muscle that's cramping. so if it's the gastrocnemius, pull your toes upwards. drinking 60 oz + of water a day will probably help, too. cramps are a common sign of dehydration. if you also have frequent headaches that's what's causing it. also, try eating more bananas. potassium is the chemical needed for the muscle to stop contracting.
2007-01-09 12:48:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may want to see a doctor and tell them of this, you may have poor leg circulation which may lead to heart problems or possibly a stroke. For leg cramps try to get more potassium, NOT more sodium. Eat some bananas. See a doctor though to make sure it doesn't lead to something more serious.
2007-01-06 14:07:07 · answer #3 · answered by jimstock60 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be just a shortage of potassium in your diet. Try eating a banana a day or increasing your milk or citrus intake. Once your k levels are up you should notice a difference, if not consult a physician. He might suggest a multi vitamin taken with food. Good luck.
2007-01-06 13:59:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anna Hennings 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You need MORE potassium and must drink more water. Dehydration and lack of potassium will do it everytime. Try eating bananas and taking a supplement or multi vit. Hope it settles for you, cramps are tough!!
2007-01-06 15:11:06 · answer #5 · answered by lizzybet 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You are not breathing in properly while sleeping. When you are about to get up, all on a sudden, when you inhale the fresh morning air which is rich in oxygen, you get the cramp. The reason is that the calf muscles are unable to cope up with the sudden intake of oxygen. So what you do is, while getting up,breath-in in small cycles and then take a long gulp of fresh air in; you will be alright. Try it and tell me, if you are happy.
2007-01-06 14:09:39 · answer #6 · answered by Hobby 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
On this matter there are many things which needs to be considered. eg Ur age, fitness level, level of exercise you do weekly etc etc...
usually reason for geting cramps is Sodium, So intake of more salt should help you. You should do at least 2 hours of exercise every week. if you are certain age then start gym with light weights and work on cardio...
If you dont wanna deal with all of this big fuss, then swimingis the best sport for you, it allows you to work on every muscle in your body and on your cardio. dont forget to increase the intake of salt....
2007-01-06 14:06:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
I never found anything that helped with mine. You can try gently stretching your calves before bed. I've heard and read that that can help. Also, I've read that standing on a cold surface can help.
2016-05-23 01:31:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
lo carb diets are notorious for causing weird muscle spasms. diet is a likely cause.you are probably lacking proper vitamins.
2007-01-06 14:10:47 · answer #9 · answered by dali333 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds strange but you need more potassium in your diet, eat some banannas
2007-01-06 13:58:13 · answer #10 · answered by Jody 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋