for the past week i wanna say...it could be more...i keep having muscle cramps in my legs...both legs, the front thigh muscle. its very annoying and i wanna know why its happening
some answers will probably be "go to the doctor" but i dont see the need to...i've had leg cramps before and theyre no big deal, nothing for the doctor. i'm just looking for a reason why ive been having them for a week straight! has this happened to anyone else?
2007-01-19 16:28:04 · 18 answers · asked by *princess* 4 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
I understand your reluctance to see the DR. the ones here just hand out Motrin and say it will be fine. You can go here for tons of info
http://www.medicinenet.com/muscle_cramps/article.htm
Hope it helps.
2007-01-19 16:33:26 · answer #1 · answered by angelbabydoll82 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had leg cramps in the past and I was told by my doctor that they could be caused by lack of calcium or potasium. Also, If you exercise and sweat a lot, you need to drink something like Gatorade to replace the minerals in your body, as you can get leg cramps from that also.
2007-01-20 00:34:45 · answer #2 · answered by lady_daizee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At your age, I would have to say it's growing pains. I remember having them too, and they were quite annoying...and a little painful, too! I remember being worried about it, and sometimes it was so uncomfortable, I couldn't sleep at night. If it persists like for a really long time, like 6 months to a year, go to a Dr. Otherwise, this, too shall pass!
2007-01-20 00:34:22 · answer #3 · answered by crazynays 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
theres an upset going on in the body with nutrients. if your active you should be eating at least 1,200 calories a day. make sure your not in deficit with potassium and sodium as well as other nutrients such as protein.
the most serious thing i can think of now that could cause it, is starving your body and / or diabetes.
2007-01-20 00:50:08 · answer #4 · answered by Stephanie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sometimes not enough sleep can cause leg cramps..But you really should see a dr because they have ways of helping you..If it was no big deal as you claim then why ask?
2007-01-20 00:33:18 · answer #5 · answered by Mommadog 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have them, too, but in my calves. i heard that its from not getting all the CO2 out of your lungs when you breathe. usually this happens at night when you usually breathe deeper. it can also happen if you're asthmatic or aren't breathing properly for some reason. just try to breathe deeply every once in a while, and make sure that you are drinking enough water. stress can also add to it.
2007-01-20 00:32:47 · answer #6 · answered by Chris C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could be dehydrated or maybe you put some extra stress on your legs that you don't recall. I would bother with going to the doc unless it keeps persisting.
2007-01-20 00:31:32 · answer #7 · answered by melissa_marie45 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't know what happened and if this has been going on for a week, you DO need to go to the doctor.
2007-01-20 00:30:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you workout you can get some cramps, but if you don't I would get it checked out by a doctor it could be your diet.
2007-01-20 00:35:58 · answer #9 · answered by ♥c0c0puffz♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never had that .. and if I did have that for a week straight .. you'd find me in the Doctor's office. Good Luck ! :)
2007-01-20 00:32:09 · answer #10 · answered by tysavage2001 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋