Strange leg cramp. I get a cramp that goes horizontal across the middle of my right calf when I am lying down

Question

What could be causing this? It is very painful when it happens.

Answer 1

You didn't say how long this has been going on or if there are any other symptoms or what your history is, so trying to guess here would be a stab in the dark. So I will stab.

First of all, there are no muscles that go horizontal across your calf, and I think you know that, or you wouldn't call it "strange."

Some muscle cramps only hurt in one place even though the muscle is contracting its entire length when it cramps. If the muscle feels tight and stretching it relieves the pain, then it is a common leg cramp.

One other thing it might be is deep vein thrombosis, also called DVT. Most people get this when they don't move much, like after surgery, and it is called "economy class syndrome" because people develop it from sitting in planes too long without stretching their legs. It doesn't usually cause pain, but it can, especially if you move your toes toward your knee when your leg is straight. It can be dangerous because a blood clot in your leg can move to your lungs. If your leg is swollen (more than an inch bigger than the other one in circumference) or leg veins are visible that you haven't seen before, that might add to the possibility of DVT.

I'm sending you a link on DVT so you can decide for yourself if it fits your situation. If it does, see a doctor.

Answer 2

OK there is 2 predominant elements right here. Yes considered one of them is correct hydration. The different is a nutrition deficiency. Potassium (K) is the nutrition on your procedure that stops cramping and spasms. Try consuming a banana daily for a few weeks. It takes a bit of time for the K to construct up on your procedure so do not be discouraged if it do not occur for you immediately. Just keep it up and it will paintings.

Answer 3

I bet when it happens you're toes are pointing out horizontal to the bed.Quick cure is to straighten your foot straight up,toes pointing to the ceiling.I've had this for years-probably just lack of excercise.

Answer 4

You are not using that particular muscle often enough so when you DO use it (like squatting or similar) it reacts when you rest. Try using that muscle daily and you will see it disappear.

Answer 5

How about calcium? Have you tried that? Calcium works best with vitamin c and magnesium.

Answer 6

go to the doctor

Answer 7

try putting KY on it

that always helps me