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Wicked Leg Cramps...

Discussion in 'Health & Medicine Forum' started by Honeygirl, Feb 27, 2008.

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  1. Feb 27, 2008 at 4:26 AM #1
    Honeygirl

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    I'm getting these on a nightly basis - and it's just horrid :frown:.

    I'm wondering if it's my exercise regime that's causing it? I've always exercised in the morning, but lately my schedule has been sucky and I've taken to walking (up to an hour - briskly) each night. I have good shoes and don't notice any discomfort while I'm walking or after, but I wake (sometimes up to three times a night) with the worst lower leg cramps around the outer shin area (sometimes though, it crawls to the calf region too). Reducing or stopping the walking is not an option. I like walking at night - so I'd rather not change that. Anyone got any suggestions to stop the cramps though? I take a multi vitamin daily - but I'm wondering if I need something else?
     
  2. Feb 27, 2008 at 5:35 AM #2
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    Make sure you are stretching well before exercise and are you drinking plenty of water? I've always been told that leg cramps can be caused by dehydration...........
     
  3. Feb 27, 2008 at 6:20 AM #3
    Braves

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    Eat a banana or take a potassium pill. That will probably stop 'em from occuring
     
  4. Feb 27, 2008 at 6:53 AM #4
    Mama Duck

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    leg cramps

    Low potassium or low calcium will cause leg cramps. Bananas and milk, yogurt, etc with the calcium will help.
     
  5. Feb 27, 2008 at 7:49 AM #5
    jazzbluescat

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    I agree with the potassium remedy. Taking 99mg of potassium in addition to a multivitamin (along with 600mg calcium) should do it. [Somebody told me that calcium was good to take in conjunction with potassium. Anyhow, it doesn't hurt.]
     
  6. Feb 27, 2008 at 8:33 AM #6
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    Drink some tonic water before you go to bed. The quinine in it is good for cramps. My Grandmother's doctor told her to do it because she has them from time to time. There is also an old wives tail about putting a bar of soap down in the covers of your bed, but I have no idea if it works.
     
  7. Feb 27, 2008 at 9:41 AM #7
    Bondgirl

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    i have not heard that one. i would try it but i'm sure the big dog would eat it during the night.
     
  8. Feb 27, 2008 at 9:46 AM #8
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  10. Feb 27, 2008 at 9:55 AM #10
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    drink some orange juice
     
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