I have experianced some quite painful leg cramps today..its started with short sharp pains in my left leg whil walking up/down the stairs. Then when I got home both legs started cramping like crazy and won't stop hurting! I stretch daily during P.E. And i've suddenly noticed that I can see the veins in my legs! I drink lots of fluids everyday (almost) and i'm not overweight..so..what's going on?
2007-11-05 13:18:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Magnesium deficiency sweetie ....... Magnesium is essential for effective nerve and muscle functioning. When we are deficient our bodies will simply leach it from our bones causing the muscular twitching and cramping you are experiencing. Eat more foods rich in this mineral (known as the anti stress mineral).
ie: nuts and seeds, wholegrains and cereals, cold water fishes such as tuna, sardines, salmon and whiting.
CHEERS
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***EDIT**** I just realised, sorry, when your potassium/sodium balance if off kilter your nerve and muscle function will suffer soooooo....... add some iodized salt to your food and notice the difference. ♥♥♥
2007-11-05 13:27:22 · answer #1 · answered by Minx 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It may be: 1. that you are not getting enough potassium; 2. that you have restless leg syndrome; or 3. if you are drinking a lot of water or fluid, get a blood test for diabetes or hypoglycemia. I find that when my sugar is off, restless leg syndrome occurs more often, and it occurs during the day and night.
2007-11-05 21:30:13 · answer #2 · answered by cavassi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You might have RLS restless leg syndrome look it up on the internet. Or, you might need to drink more water and gatorade you may be experiencing low electrolytes. Maybe you have a few varicose veins, stretching would help before bed and when you wake up. Also, I wouldnt take any postassium unless you talk to your Doctor first sometimes taking any additional supplement could effect you in a different way and might not be what you need, in any case talk to your doctor first.
2007-11-05 21:41:14 · answer #3 · answered by Maddie Z 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stretch thoroughly before and after exercising, drink plenty of fluids, and eat plenty of bananas. A lack of potassium can contribute to muscle soreness and cramps.
2007-11-05 21:24:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a potassium deficiency...eat bananas and have your levels checked...you may need to take a potassium supplement
2007-11-05 21:26:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
get it checked out by your G.P.Could be a lot of thngs.Poor circulation,varicous viein etc.Check it out in case it is a small blood clot.Can't emphasise enough.Check it out with your G.P
2007-11-06 03:25:34 · answer #6 · answered by kenny 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you are not getting enough potassium.
2007-11-05 21:24:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋