Sometimes my legs feel so cramped up that I can't sleep at night. I have to apply pressure to it for the pain to go away. I can't really describe the feeling so I can't really tell anyone what it is but I guess "cramped" is the word. Sometimes when I punch my thighs it helps the pain stop. It doesn't tingle, its just a immense pain that runs through my whole leg to especially my feet. What could this be? My father has a history of arthritis. could this be it?
2007-09-13 16:05:51 · 10 answers · asked by Lisa 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
YOU'RE HAVING MUSCLE SPASMS. IT HAPPENS WHEN A GROUP OF MUSCLES HAVE BEEN OVER WORKED AND ALTHOUGH YOUR RELAXED, THESE MUSCLES CONTINUE TO TIGHTEN AND CRAMP. USUALLY GETTING EXERCISE AND KEEPING YOUR LEGS IN SHAPE HELPS, BUT SOMETIMES IT COULD BE A LACK OF POTASSIUM, MAGNESIUM OR EVEN CALCIUM. WHEN THE CRAMP STARTS.. GET UP AND GET INTO SOME WARM WATER. I GET IN THE BATH AND JUST LET THE WARM WATER HIT THE AREA THAT IS CRAMPING. IT WORKS AND ALSO TRYING FLEXING YOUR FOOT WHEN THE CRAMP HITS. BLOOD CLOTS CAN ALSO CAUSE FREQUENT CRAMPS, SO I SUGGEST YOU SEE YOUR DOCTOR AND GET A PHYSICAL TO RULE THIS OUT. THIS MAY SOUND CRAZY, BUT IF YOU TAKE AN OPEN BAR OF SOAP AND LAY IT NEAR THE AREA THAT IS CRAMPING BETWEEN YOUR SHEETS WHEN YOU SLEEP THAT WILL HELP!! AS CRAZY AS IT SOUNDED TO ME TOO, IT WORKS.
GOOD LUCK AND GO SEE YOUR DOC.
2007-09-13 16:19:39 · answer #1 · answered by softlyinspired 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've mainly been making an attempt this already however persist... When he is trotting ask him to enter a canter in order that the primary stride he's taking leads off at the proper leg. So, in a trot, as he's simply stepping onto his unsuitable leg, get ready, then push him right into a canter. The subsequent stride will have to be occupied with the proper leg. Keep up making an attempt like this and also you would see outcome. Some horses get within the dependancy of doing matters a special manner. If you may have ever attempted to quit smoking or biting your nails you'll be able to recognise simply how tricky historic conduct are to wreck! Also, if he is most effective doing it on one aspect, he would have ache in his leg or shoulder. I wish I've helped. Hope you could have many comfortable rides to return.
2016-09-05 13:20:37 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Excessive cramping in the legs could be due to a vitamin or mineral deficiency. Check with your doctor. Severe cramping in the calves or "charley horse" is sometimes caused by excessive stretching. Your particular pain doesn't sound like arthritis, which mostly attacks the joints. See your doctor to rule out muscular pain caused by an electrolyte imbalance, restless leg syndrome, or circulatory problems. All of these are treatable. Good luck!
2007-09-13 16:13:29 · answer #3 · answered by gldjns 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Listen right now! You need to STRETCH - STRETCH - STRETCH those legs!!
If you do get a leg cramp, you may be able to make it go away by:
* Walking on the affected leg
* Massaging the affected muscle
* Straightening your leg and flexing your foot toward your knee until you feel the calf muscles stretch
* Applying a cold pack to the affected muscle
* Taking a hot bath
To help prevent night leg cramps:
* Drink plenty of fluids during the day.
* Stretch your leg muscles before bedtime.
* Get adequate potassium in your diet.
If you have frequent and severe leg cramps at night, talk to your doctor. Treatment results vary. But the most effective treatments based on current research are:
* Vitamin B-12
* Gabapentin
Common causes of night leg cramps include:
* Muscle overexertion
* Prolonged sitting
* Dehydration
* Pregnancy
* Diabetes
* Decreased potassium levels
* Neuromuscular disorders, such as Parkinson's disease
* Certain medications, such as albuterol, niacin, diuretics, and some calcium channel blockers and antipsychotic medications
* Alcohol use
2007-09-13 16:11:54 · answer #4 · answered by UrbanRaider 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I was having real bad leg cramps and night and my physician prescribed a medication for it. It worked great. If I feel the night cramps coming on I take the medication for a couple of day and then I sleep OK again.
2007-09-13 16:09:36 · answer #5 · answered by Fran 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's many things it could be. You'd most likely have to go to a doctor to narrow down the causes and get medical help for it. You could have restless leg syndrom (RLS). But, to get treatment you NEED to go to a doctor!
2007-09-13 16:11:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
DEAR LISA, YOU MAY HAVE RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME. I HAD IT ONCE , I COULD'NT SLEEP, I WOULD WALK THE HOUSE OVER AT NIGHT. FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE I WAS EMBARASSED TO GO TO THE DOCTOR. FINALLY WHEN I DID FROM LACK OF SLEEP, THEY TOLD ME THIS IS COMMON , AND GAVE ME A SCRIPT THAT RELIEVED THE PROBLEM RIGHT AWAY. I WOULD HOPE IT IS RLS OVER ARTHRITIS, GOOD LUCK!!!
2007-09-13 16:17:38 · answer #7 · answered by mother of 4! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be a number of things.Arthritis,restless leg syndrome,
tarsal tunnel is a possibility since you says it runs into your feet.You should see a doctor if this persists.
2007-09-13 16:12:37 · answer #8 · answered by Kathy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be circulation problem or a pinched nerve. Doesn't sound like it is arthritis. Doctor can test for both circulation and pinched nerve.
2007-09-13 16:12:58 · answer #9 · answered by Roger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are probably lacking magnesium in your diet which can cause cramps.
Drink plenty of fresh water can also help.
I would check it out with a health practitioner if you are concerned.
2007-09-13 16:12:00 · answer #10 · answered by Jabby 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋