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Cramps

grandmoon — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 02:54:33 GMT

I don't get the cramps very often. But I sometimes get the night cramps in the upper part of my leg. How do I get rid of it as when it try and pull my foot back it doesn't do any good.

Anyone have any advice ??

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j*oono — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 02:55:59 GMT

Magnesium? I think that is supposed to reduce cramps.

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patchoo78 — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 02:58:22 GMT

Potassium also helps.. So lots of bananas and Avocado.. You can also get cramps if you're deficient in sodium so go and drink some Gatorade

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katydidthat — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 03:04:02 GMT

Pulling the foot back works for me when I have a cramp in the shin area ... so maybe flexing your knee would help? I find that when it hurts the most, it's doing the most good. Best of luck.

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kopenhagen5 — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 03:53:49 GMT

Potassium also helps.. So lots of bananas and Avocado.. You can also get cramps if you're deficient in sodium so go and drink some Gatorade

Nutritionally, this is spot on advice. 🙂

Potassium supplements, such as potassium acetate and potassium bicarbonate, can also be taken to alleviate leg cramping. However, consult your doctor before beginning any supplement.

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purple_haize — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 04:20:20 GMT

Magnesium helps to stop leg cramps, I was told this on another thread when I asked.

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azureline** — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 04:38:33 GMT

Total Calcium Magnesium + D3

fantastic stuff for prevention of leg cramps and restless leg syndrome. I take 1 a day and if I slack off, the cramps come back.

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kengillard — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 04:43:18 GMT

magnesium helps....be careful with potassium tho....it interferes with some medications...there's a warning about it on one of my meds.?

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azureline** — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 04:44:13 GMT

and don't take magnesium without calcium.

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mainecoon1 — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 04:47:23 GMT

What gill says is right potassium interferes with high blood pressure medication, it is best to talk to you doctor for advise

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ashjoma — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 07:08:00 GMT

radio 873 2gb - on monday night starting at midnight - the brian wilshire show starts off with a naturopath consulting for an hour - so midnight to 1 am.

he is excellent and I have seen him myself in person.

his name is russell setright

worth a call for a free consult if you don't mind a late night. ring in early

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thebeadzknees — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 08:02:23 GMT

keep some salt beside your bed put some on your hand and lick it.

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the_great_she_elephant — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 11:02:21 GMT

I take chelated magnesium, for restless leg syndrome and it is brilliant. I have been told it is also excellent for treating night cramps.

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bella_again — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 11:57:01 GMT

Magnesium as everyone else has suggested is great for cramping. The other thing you may want to consider is whether its sciatica, keep an eye on it and see if you have any triggers that might be causing it.

Take care and hope you feel better soon

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crystal**flake — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 12:01:05 GMT

One word......bananas.

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joz*garage — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 12:17:50 GMT

dunno about this medication advice

i'd be looking at the mechanical side of things & what possy you are in bed

if its happening on the right side.. perhaps sleep on the left

and look at learning how to maintain oneself through exercise in the prevention of future cramp attacks, repetition stretching exercises.. rotation of the back away from the right would be a good start and would also add flexion of the back too...be best to read up on it.

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not_an_eloi — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 14:28:29 GMT

used to 'appen to me after long strenuous walks.

doc said to add more salt into the diet.

easy fixx. no worries about expensive tablets.

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azureline** — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 23:01:32 GMT

Salt made no difference to mine, have had restless leg syndrome all my life and massive cramps.... no more!:-D I pay $29 for 200 tablets so not expensive at all.

also, if it's walking that does it, it probably means you need more water, not just salt.

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janeababe — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 02:13:04 GMT

..and here is a little know secret that works too.

Rub Vicks into the thighs and lower legs before going to bed. (or anywhere that aches, for that matter of fact)

You will notice a great improvement. 🙂

Works much better than voltarin / deep heat type gels/creams.

** drink plenty of water**, is also great advice.

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azureline** — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 05:42:00 GMT

..and here is a little know secret that works too.

Rub Vicks into the thighs and lower legs before going to bed. (or anywhere that aches, for that matter of fact)

You will notice a great improvement. 🙂

Works much better than voltarin / deep heat type gels/creams.

** drink plenty of water**, is also great advice.

Oh, one of my grandies has a cough, last night my daughter told me to put vicks on her feet, put socks on and put her to bed.... it worked!!!! even though she whined about her hot feet, she slept well and slept in.