can anyone tell me why we get them? especially in the calf region... is it lack of something in the diet?
2007-11-25 21:51:01 · 7 answers · asked by Dylangirl 6 in Health ➔ Women's Health
hi!
Aren't they terrible?
Staying in bed for long periods of time sometimes can cause muscles in the leg or foot to cramp. Dehydration, certain drugs, and brain or nerve diseases can also cause this. Other causes of cramping are pressure on the calf muscles or on the back of the knee, or too much phosphorus, too little calcium, low blood sugar, or too little potassium in the body. All of these are chemistry imbalances in the blood.
It is best to consult your GP, I've had them in the calf region also and it was due to the shoes I wore.
Good luck and byeee!!
2007-11-25 21:57:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes we can get leg cramps because of staying in position too long and also being low on potassium.
I would recommend checking with your doctor as well to see what they say.
2007-11-26 05:55:19 · answer #2 · answered by sokokl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I used to get terrible cramps I was told by a freind to try sports drinks......... yes they do work but I found them sickly and expensive.
Soooooooooo I began to use Potassium "bingo" they have done the job.
I have osteoarthritis
2007-11-26 08:27:15 · answer #3 · answered by cally l 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
are you on the contraceptive pill?
or taking any other sort of continual medication, if so, read the side effects. if not, try light exercising and stretching, pilates is good.
2007-11-26 05:58:43 · answer #4 · answered by Fader's Girl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That smacks to me of a shortage of sodium in your diet.
Clara
2007-11-26 06:33:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i know that if you have cramps, you lack potassium!
so eat bananas!! it could help!
2007-11-26 07:34:43 · answer #6 · answered by mrvndmrtian 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
getting older ...hey..lol
2007-11-26 15:32:35 · answer #7 · answered by High_Sun 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋