How do I stop them from happening? I usually get them when I am lying down and stretching. I would also like to know the cause.
2007-01-14 14:46:50 · 3 answers · asked by Bruce 4 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
it could be a number of things
-low potassium or low calcium levels in your blood
-dehydration
-pulled or strained muscle
you can try applying a heating pad to the areas that are hurting for 10-15 mins at a time to help alleviate the pain. do not apply the pad directly to your skin (to avoid burns) and never sleep with one.
take ibuprofen to help with the pain too. take 200-400mg every 6 hours as needed but no more than 1200mg in 24 hours.
if this continues for longer than 3 days, and/or is keeping you awake at night-make sure to make an appt to see your dr. the only way to determine if your calcium or pottasium levels are too low is through blood work
good luck to you
2007-01-14 15:48:30 · answer #1 · answered by prncessang228 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you taking any fluid pills? This can cause potassium to leave the body. If lab test shows this is reason for leg cramps, start eating sweet potatoes and bananas.
2007-01-15 02:26:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anne2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need some Execise try walking.Eat a banana it might be a lack of potassium.
2007-01-14 14:55:03 · answer #3 · answered by thresher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might need potassium. Try bananas. Don't like 'em? Put them in a smoothie.
2007-01-14 14:53:58 · answer #4 · answered by tranquility_base3@yahoo.com 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know the exact cause, by I do know that dehydration can be a cause of muscle craps. Try increasing your water intake.
2007-01-14 14:56:28 · answer #5 · answered by fayebelater 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋