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Leg cramp remedies anyone? Update Page 9 ***
Posted on 6/1/21 at 9:17 am
Posted on 6/1/21 at 9:17 am
So, twice now in the last month, I have been awakened a couple of times a night with severe leg cramps in both legs. I mean, painful cramps, and it happened again last night. Sometimes they hurt so bad, I can't easily walk them off, and that happened last night. Ended up on the floor trying to push against the wall for relief. Break out into a cold sweat and just want to die when it happens.
Last night after they eased up a bit, I was able to put a heating pad on, and that seemed to provide some relief after a couple of minutes.
I also get lesser ones more regularly, but usually a couple of minutes of walking and stretching helps them.
Anyone have any remedies to share?
Last night after they eased up a bit, I was able to put a heating pad on, and that seemed to provide some relief after a couple of minutes.
I also get lesser ones more regularly, but usually a couple of minutes of walking and stretching helps them.
Anyone have any remedies to share?
This post was edited on 11/4/22 at 11:34 am
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Posted on 6/1/21 at 9:18 am to kywildcatfanone
Water, I'm told.
Posted on 6/1/21 at 9:18 am to kywildcatfanone
Eat more potassium.
Bananas are an excellent source
Bananas are an excellent source
Posted on 6/1/21 at 9:18 am to kywildcatfanone
Stay hydrated and eat bananas
Posted on 6/1/21 at 9:19 am to kywildcatfanone
You could have both legs amputated. 
Posted on 6/1/21 at 9:19 am to The Nino
I’ve heard this works
Posted on 6/1/21 at 9:19 am to kywildcatfanone
Apparently pickle juice is supposed to be good for cramps.
Posted on 6/1/21 at 9:20 am to kywildcatfanone
I've heard that adding more magnesium to your diet helps. Obviously make sure you are hydrating. Perhaps it would also help to stretch before bed.
Hope you get them under control, waking up in the middle of the night feeling like you've been shot is no fun.
Hope you get them under control, waking up in the middle of the night feeling like you've been shot is no fun.
Posted on 6/1/21 at 9:20 am to kywildcatfanone
Stand on it
Posted on 6/1/21 at 9:20 am to kywildcatfanone
Haven't found anything that completely eliminates them.
stretching before bed helps a little.
Theraworx actually works fairly well.
stretching before bed helps a little.
Theraworx actually works fairly well.
Posted on 6/1/21 at 9:21 am to kywildcatfanone
Pickle juice.
And have you have the Covid?
Seems to be chatter about increase in cramping as a residual effect.
And have you have the Covid?
Seems to be chatter about increase in cramping as a residual effect.
This post was edited on 6/1/21 at 9:22 am
Posted on 6/1/21 at 9:21 am to USMEagles
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Water, I'm told.
This! I catch bad calf cramps if I've had a few days of drinking and did not rehydrate.
Posted on 6/1/21 at 9:23 am to kywildcatfanone
Make sure you're drinking enough water.
Depending on your age, it might be worth it to just head in for a check up. Vascular issues can begin showing up as leg cramps. The doc can also check your magnesium and potassium levels as well.
Depending on your age, it might be worth it to just head in for a check up. Vascular issues can begin showing up as leg cramps. The doc can also check your magnesium and potassium levels as well.
Posted on 6/1/21 at 9:26 am to MorbidTheClown
Used to suffer from extreme muscle cramps shortly after the rather sedentary work from home nonsense started...At the office I would get up and go for walks around the office buildings .5 to 1 mile a couple times a day.
Resolution was simply - stretching, range of motion exercises, followed by more stretching.
Resolution was simply - stretching, range of motion exercises, followed by more stretching.
Posted on 6/1/21 at 9:27 am to kywildcatfanone
Midol
Posted on 6/1/21 at 9:27 am to BluegrassBelle
Good advice all. 
I spent all day outside yesterday doing tons of yard work, much more than normal. I did drink a decent amount of water and a gatorade, but didn't seem to do the trick.
When they hit, I can't imagine much worse of a pain. When I had the last one a month ago, I actually passed out from the pain and fell and hit my head. Then woke up in pain. Not a fun night.
I spent all day outside yesterday doing tons of yard work, much more than normal. I did drink a decent amount of water and a gatorade, but didn't seem to do the trick.
When they hit, I can't imagine much worse of a pain. When I had the last one a month ago, I actually passed out from the pain and fell and hit my head. Then woke up in pain. Not a fun night.
Posted on 6/1/21 at 9:27 am to kywildcatfanone
Hydrate, potassium, and magnesium will help prevent cramps. Bananas are good but greens are better as far as having both potassium and magnesium. Avocados and green, leafy veggies.
Posted on 6/1/21 at 9:35 am to kywildcatfanone
Pickle juice.
Posted on 6/1/21 at 9:35 am to kywildcatfanone
take potassium or eat a banana each day.
Posted on 6/1/21 at 9:36 am to Roll Tide Ravens
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Hope you get them under control, waking up in the middle of the night feeling like you've been shot is no fun.
Being woke up with them makes you think you have been shot. It's pretty awful.
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