this happens after a big session or if i dont get enough sleep.
What causes it? what can i do to stop it?
Cheers
2007-03-24 07:40:02 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
I get this when i havent been drinking, so its not a hangover.
2007-03-24 08:14:59 · update #1
Could be one of several reasons. One reason would be that drinking a lot of alcohol acts as a diuretic, that is, makes you expel water from your system.
When you flush water from your system, you also flush out electrolytes which play a major role in the health of the body. If you're low on potassium, it will cause your legs to ache.
I suspect this is what's going on. You may have an unbalanced diet to start with and then what stores of potassium your body has is flushed out due to a night of heavy drinking.
Apart from giving up drinking, you might consider eating potassium rich foods or taking a potassium supplement. It won't hurt you. Bananas are rich in potassium as well as some beans. The potassium supplements shouldn't be more than a pound or two for 60 to a 100 tablets. They aren't hard on your stomach and you should be able to tell within a day or so after taking these, if that's the problem.
2007-03-24 07:55:39 · answer #1 · answered by rann_georgia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quit drinking?? LOL Uh, if you are experiencing a hangover, this would make sense as a hangover really just means that you are dehydrated. Drink gatorade to replenish electrolytes and fluids. A couple of bananas might help too. I always try to drink 1 cup of bottled water after each alcoholic drink before starting next drink to avoid becoming dehydrated.
2007-03-24 07:45:09 · answer #2 · answered by nursegrl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Becacuse the alcohol is a diuretic, you get depleted amounts of salts and sugars in your body. The Potassium is increased in the concentration and you will feel cramps. If you wish to avoid the leg aches either 1. Give up drinking to excess. 2. Have more soft drinks between alcoholic drinks. 3. buy me a drink!
2007-03-24 07:52:35 · answer #3 · answered by confused 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't' know for sure. However, alcohol depresses Anti-diuretic hormone produced in the pituitary gland. This causes large amounts of urine production when drinking. Most of the adverse effects or "hangover" symptoms are related to dehydration. This can also effect serum electrolytes, causing muscle cramps and such.
2007-03-24 07:45:44 · answer #4 · answered by vadtrav 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What can you do? Not drink. How can you help it stop? Time. Welcome to the world of powerdrinking! The ultimate price you pay for one night of fun is to spend all the next day feeling like ****. Just call into work, grab a giant jug of water, pop some aspirin, hit the couch and start swearing you will never do it again, till next weekend.
2007-03-24 07:48:59 · answer #5 · answered by wolfbrother_63376 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
HHHHHHHHHHHANNNNNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGG OVER
let me tell you i get the same way but you can do things like take chaser before your drink and your still feel the buzz but wont feel the hangover. Well good luck hope i helped.
2007-03-24 07:44:08 · answer #6 · answered by Jhary G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's propping up the bar!
Try drinking somewhere where you can get a seat or a bar stool :)
2007-03-24 07:51:44 · answer #7 · answered by franpal_2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is caused by a rare ailment called ootmenut syndrome,there is no known cure bud,soz.
2007-03-24 08:08:14 · answer #8 · answered by scobalthenut 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe those legs are being overused while you are drinking:) Solution: don't overdrink and get your rest!
2007-03-24 07:48:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
maybe because alcohol thins out your blood the best way to get your answer talk to your doctor
2007-03-24 07:47:53 · answer #10 · answered by darlene l 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋