Why do I get muscle cramps?

Answer 1

Could be potassium deficiency--try adding bananas to your diet, and a multivitamin.

Answer 2

been shown that some people are more susceptible to muscle cramps than others. Take lower your chances of getting cramps, take into consideration these tips:

Dehydration usually plays a role in cramping. If you get cramps in your calves or feet (the most common areas), try drinking more water.
Some cramps are related to mineral imbalances, so a balanced diet and.or a multi-mineral supplement may help.
Change seems to trigger cramps, whether it's change in your level of activity, a change in shoes, or a change in training.

Answer 3

It may also be that you're lacking calcium. Do you consume the recommended daily percentage of calcium?

When I had my thyroid removed, the surgeon damaged one of my parathyroid glands (these glands store and distribute calcium throughout the body) and traumatized the other three. Within a few hours after surgery, my body went into total muscle atrophy (went totally stiff ... like one HUGE cramp) for over four hours. They had to pump 5 bags of calcium into me, as fast as they could, before my body started to loosen up. I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy.

Muscle cramps are common in pregnant women, as the baby will take calcium ... leaving the mother deficient and thus, legs cramps are common.

It's more likely that it's your calcium levels that are deficient, rather than your potassium level.

Answer 4

Along with potassium deficiency also take calcium with magnesium. The calcium can help reduce muscle spasms because it is a required mineral for your body to create natural muscle movements. Another helpful trick is going for massages regularly, they will help prevent muscle cramps and aid circulation. (the therapist can also show you stretches and techniques to help reduce and cope with the cramps!)

Answer 5

It could be any number of reasons from you worked out to hard to a potassium deficiency.
I know if I forget to take my potassium I get muscle cramps from hell, to the point of several leg charlie horses a night.
Try some potassium chlorate, or eat some kiwi, bananas, strawberries or other high potassium foods.

I've heard the same thing on calcium, but I have to tell you it NEVER worked for me to talk calcium. Ever.

Answer 6

You need vitamins and minerals that will be absorbed readily into the body. I take 2 tbls. apple cider vinegar in a glass of water before a meal or whenever I need a lift. It has all the necessary ingredients for the body. Makes hair and nails grow, cures acne and helps with digestion. Also, drink 6-8 glasses of water per day to rehydrate the body,. Read the water cure on the web as well as apple cider vinegar cures.

Answer 7

Cramps are unpleasant, often painful sensations caused by contraction or overshortening, usually of muscles. Cramps can be caused by cold or overexertion. Illness or poisoning can also cause cramps, particularly in the stomach, which is referred to as colic if it fits particular characteristics.

Answer 8

You get frequent muscle cramps because of the deficiency of calcium.

Answer 9

your over exsending your leg i do that at night when i,m sleeping or if you run like track and feild if because your not steaching enght. try 20 to30mins befor you run.i,m a national track athlete as well.as a nathional powerlifter.

Answer 10

My sister in law just went to the doctor for this Thursday. He told her she did not drink enough water.