... I haven't had this many "Charlie Horses" in my legs since I was pregnant 18 years ago! (Nope, not a chance that I am... I had a full hysterectomy.)
My mom says it's from not having enough Potassium or something... recently I started eating a banana once a day... but I'm still having problems with my one lower leg(s).
What do you think it could be from?
2007-08-22 17:45:40 · 11 answers · asked by Lady Harley99 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
People think that bananas have the most potassium, but I think potatoes are actually much higher on the list. I would try that first and see if it helps. If not, I would probably go to the doctor...If you have a potassium problem that can't be solved by changing your diet, then maybe they might prescribe potassiums pills.
Good luck! I've had this problem in the past...It's no fun!
2007-08-23 04:09:19 · answer #1 · answered by Missy (aka: La Tigres) 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fresh spinach, fish and red potatoes also have high amounts of potassium. Try walking regularly every day to keep the muscles supine.
You should see a doctor if this has been going on for a long while - more than 2 weeks.
2007-08-23 00:51:57 · answer #2 · answered by ♪ Pamela ♫ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Truckers eat all the wrong stuff, we eat whats good tasting not what's good for us, so cramps is a common problem. Potassium and vitamin C with Calcium is your answer.
2007-08-23 01:41:36 · answer #3 · answered by Gonealot R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suffer the same leg aches. Potassium is what they told me too. Go to the doctors..........I did. I also get horrible arch foot cramps at night in bed. OUCH.
2007-08-23 00:50:02 · answer #4 · answered by missellie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be a vitamin defeciency or maybe something wrong with the muscles in your leg. You should have it checked out by a doctor.
2007-08-23 00:49:43 · answer #5 · answered by Nico 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you are getting your potassium and you are still getting cramps, you need more water. You are dehydrated. Remember that drinking carbonated beverages help to dehydrate your body, so stay away from them
2007-08-23 00:52:11 · answer #6 · answered by coachotis 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lack of calcium. Need at least 400 units of vitamin E. And do a little walking. But no hills they can make it worse.
2007-08-23 00:49:41 · answer #7 · answered by callie 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
See a doctor to be safe. It may just be muscle spasms . My husband had cramps and he had to have his vein replaced in his leg. It's best to be safe and get it checked early.
2007-08-23 00:51:28 · answer #8 · answered by eizus28 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably need to walk a lot more.
It could be that your leg not getting enough exercise.
2007-08-23 00:49:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try vitamin C, that's what the doc told me and it works for me, good luck.
2007-08-23 00:50:17 · answer #10 · answered by Ginny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋