Although I have loads of dairy my calcium is very low, (in blood tests). I keep getting cramps in my legs, could this be related?
2007-02-15 02:32:21 · 15 answers · asked by Flower girl 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
http://www.cushings-help.com/calcium.htm
Hypocalcaemia.
Yes apparently it can cause tightness in the muscles. I found this link which explains it very well.
Hope this helps.
2007-02-15 02:41:14 · answer #1 · answered by SCORPIO 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Yes 100% they can! If you have low calcium levels all your muscles and nerves can be affected, if it is really bad your heart can go a bit strange as the heart is a muscle too. Your doctor should be able to prescribe Sandocal or something similar which is a high strength calcium tablet. When I miss one of my tablets I get god awful muscle cramps in my legs which feels like i am being stabbed!
Tell your doctor about the cramps and see about going on calcium tablets as you seem to have a problem absorbing the calcium from your diet.
Good luck x
2007-02-15 02:40:46 · answer #2 · answered by Esquire 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES. Abnormally high or low levels of calcium in the blood can disrupt cell function, and particularly so in muscles and nerves. The most likely cause of low calcium could be poor diet. A rarer cause is chronic kidney failure.
Low calcium however may not be the reason. Other possible causes of twitching or cramp in the muscles could be a low blood level of potassium which is often a result of diarrhoea or being sick and hyperventilation, (abnormally deep or rapid breathing often caused by anxiety), or more rarely hypoparathyroidism, which is underactivity of the parathyroid glands. See your Doctor.
2007-02-15 02:54:47 · answer #3 · answered by cimex 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, a calcium deficiency can cause cramps.
Crampex tablets are an over the counter remedy for cramps, and they contain Calcium Gluconate which replaces deficiency of calcium, and Cholecalciferol which assists in the absorption of calcium whilst Nicotinic Acid improves circulation. Something like this may help - you should ask your doctor.
There are lots of other causes, and treatments, for leg cramps, and your doctor will be best placed to advise you. For more information about leg cramps, see: http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/23068794/
2007-02-15 02:36:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a connection between calcium and muscle cramps. Try a calcium supplement for a few weeks and see if this helps.
2007-02-15 03:17:47 · answer #5 · answered by JOHN M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that muscle cramps can be caused by several deficiencies, including copper, magnesium and calcium.
Milk is a good source of calcium but the available calcium is quite hard to absorb. Other natural sources include broccoli and sesame seeds.
You might want to take a supplement as many people are mildly deficient in this essential mineral. About 1 gram per day is a good starting point. It's best to also take it with magnesium as they work together in the body. You can buy them as a supplement together.
Look at your intake of B vitamins, too.
it's a good idea to take a multi-vitamin and mineral supplement as our modern soils are so deficient in many micro-nutrients.
2007-02-15 02:50:01 · answer #6 · answered by Leaf 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. It's normal to have some muscle cramp once in a while. It could be because of the tension or cold weather. 2. Before doing your exercise, don't forget to spend enough time for warming up. 3. Ever consider to change your shoes? Choose comfort. 4. Stretching is good. 5. Do u often stand for a long time in the same position? It could be just the tension. 6. If it tense or stiff, try to massage it with some ointment. 7. Avoid cold water, direct AC blow, try to wear some socks / blanket when you sleep. 8. Take enough sleep/rest, take some calcium, stop drinking for awhile. 9. Gum pain? It could be due to heaty. Take vit C. Drink a lot of water. Take some cooling food, such as papaya, chrysanthemum tea. Also rinse your mouth with some off the counter mouth wash. 10. Tooth pain? Go see dentist. Take care & get well soon. :)
2016-05-24 03:15:21 · answer #7 · answered by Penelope 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes calcium depletion can cause muscle cramp...also sodium depletion and lack of oxygen and nutrients to the muscle area due to overexertion.
2007-02-15 03:50:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-18 04:46:14 · answer #9 · answered by whalen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes yes yes. My friend is a nurse and she's helped me with this problem. It causes cramps...in the legs!
2007-02-15 02:42:29 · answer #10 · answered by Taylor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always thought that low potassium caused muscle cramps - eat lots of bananas they contain potassium!
2007-02-15 02:36:00 · answer #11 · answered by JoJi 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋