Severe pain in the calf, tried sitting up and and standing on the leg, eat yogurt everyday, nothing seems to be helping
2007-01-19 09:45:21 · 27 answers · asked by Mystery43 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Have heard that tonic water that contains quinine can be very,very helpful.
2007-01-19 09:51:18 · answer #1 · answered by nin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Muscle spasms can be caused by low potassium in you blood called hypokalemia. Try and eat some potassium rick foods like bananas.
If the pain in you calf occurs when your dorsiflex your foot, which is pointing your toes toward the ground as if to stand on your tip toes, you are said to have a positive Homan's sign. This is a simple test done to see if you have a deep vein thrombosis or blood clot.
You need to see your doctor to rule out a blood clot because it could break loose and cause a MI or CVA (heart attack or stroke) Don't freak out though because some people can have a positive Homan's and not have a blood clot ... it's just best to have it checked out. good luck to you
2007-01-19 09:58:40 · answer #2 · answered by mernie_77 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the following is a impressive trick to provide up a leg cramp (charlie horse), in that is tracks: once you stretch, you spot how your feet factor downwards? (do not do it - you'd be in discomfort LOL)! properly, to provide up a charlie horse, you want to flex your foot upwards (as in case you've been attempting to get your toenails to attain the front of your ankles). Now that you recognize the trick to provide up the cramp, enable's talk about what may reason them interior the first position: lack of potassium - so develop your intake (imagine bananas!) lack of calicium and in many cases magnesium (so a supplement that incorporates both might want to help. Take care !
2016-10-15 11:22:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I get these all the time. REAL painful!!! I've been told that it's due to a lack of water and to drink more water (to avoid getting the cramps)
To get rid of them there is a product called "leg cramps with quinine" by hylands. It's a homeopathic product. I've used it a number of times and it's worked everytime within minutes of taking it. Feel better!
2007-01-19 09:56:26 · answer #4 · answered by Carol 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may need to be checked by your physician. There can be several causes. I was having cramps in one of my calves and the doctor put me on medication. I'm no longer having any problems. This can also be due to arteries trying to clog up and the best thing is checking with a professional.
2007-01-19 09:56:19 · answer #5 · answered by lucky_lady_blazing 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Schweppes slim line tonic is good (has quinine), try also bananas (u may b short of potassium) or red vine leaf extract tablets (spsd 2 b gd for restless legg syndrome). There is some medication here in the UK I have seen advertised in my husband's BMJ but it's not in there in the current issue.
2007-01-19 09:54:39 · answer #6 · answered by ratbag 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try taking extra multivitamins even ones from local store, take to at on set and two next day. Appears you could possiiby be low on zinc or another vitamin, BUT GO TO A DOCTOR BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING, THIS IS A MEDICAL PROBLEM, OK
2007-01-19 09:51:20 · answer #7 · answered by darlene g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seriously, go to health food store & buy a mineral supplement called "Cal/Mags". this is short for calcium & magnesium supplement.
Take 1 per meal. Cal/mags naturally reduce spasms & cramps by relaxing the muscles.
2007-01-19 10:00:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Skip waiting bedrooms. When you have an appointment, check in and then head out for a walk until the particular receptionist phones you.
2016-12-26 07:54:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Skip waiting rooms. When you have an session, check in and then setting off for a walk until the actual receptionist phones you.
2016-06-25 02:52:58 · answer #10 · answered by louella 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋