I have one right now... kinda lower calve, towards ankle.
why do we get leg cramps? how should I get rid of it, being 12 at midnight?
2007-08-06 20:10:12 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
could be low on potassium
flex your foot forward and stretch your calf until it starts to release them rub the place where the cramp was.....if it is potassium deficiancy try eating bananas
2007-08-06 20:12:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Please remember none of us are Physicians.
Answers given about Potassium are correct. Yogurt/Wheat Germ and Nuts are also good sources of Potassium.
If cramps occur several times a week, and you are not trying or participating in a new physical activity, see a doctor for a blood test.
Some blood pressure medications add potassium, some delete it and some medicines interfere with absorption of. Potassium in the form of slowK is then prescribed.
Charlie Horses, which are leg cramps at night are also from shortage of Potassium.
2007-08-06 20:27:22 · answer #2 · answered by kriend 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes your muscles get chilled and you get a cramp. When I played a lot of B ball I use to get em big time. I have no idea how it works, but it does. My grandmother is the one who told me this, but seriously try it before you laugh. Whatever pair of shoes you wear last before you go to bed, take them off on the side you sleep on. Turn them upside down under that side. You won't have leg cramps in the night.
When they hit you immediately point your toes straight out and stretch your leg muscles. Stand up and rub the muscle.
2007-08-06 20:16:28 · answer #3 · answered by Sage 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
best way is 2 have someone hold to ur leg straight pushing the toes forward 2 u for a few minutes. if no one is around, kick hard, it will stop but will still hurt 2 walk on.
2007-08-06 20:14:07 · answer #4 · answered by Ms Medieval 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have continually discover it highly handy to stretch my frame, with emphasis on my leg muscular tissues. I do that earlier than I rise up and earlier to any strenuous bodily exercise. I additionally therapeutic massage my legs and ft by and large. I fairly desire that you just suppose greater.
2016-09-05 10:04:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a potassium deficiency. That can cause cramps. Eat potassium rich foods such as banana's, and take a multi vitamin.
2007-08-06 20:14:29 · answer #6 · answered by Tikled_Ivory 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the blood wasn't pump well enough to those areas.
do some stretching exercise.
if continuous, get doctor's advise.
2007-08-06 20:13:32 · answer #7 · answered by ≈ ฬ ≈ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
muscle strain
low potassium
when it comes on try standing up. i know its hard to do when its so painful but it works and it will lessen the ache afterward.
2007-08-06 20:18:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
drinking alot of water will help prevent them.. thats why my hubby always tells me
2007-08-06 20:15:56 · answer #9 · answered by country_girl23 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u straned it during the day...
put it on cold floor
2007-08-06 20:13:13 · answer #10 · answered by llamalaxative137 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋