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Lanaleo15
Lanaleo15
I worked out like 6 times last week and just physically exhausted myself. I haven't worked out prior to that in months. I do drink a lot of water but towards the end of the week started getting calf cramps n charlie horses and stiffness in joints. Is it possible from all the working out my potassium levels dropped that much??? Its 2 days later and my calves still hurt. I haven't worked out but eating bananas and drinking coconut water and lots of water.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hi Lanai:
It does sound like you overdid it. Sometimes too much too fast can pop up issues we didn't have before. Sounds like are on the right track. Eat foods rich in potassium and easy on the excercises. Build up slowly. Sounds like you are very motivated....
Community LeaderThePepperMan
ThePepperMan
I read an article that suggested that vitamin deficiencies can also cause cramps.

I've suffered from leg cramps for a long time, I think it is time for me to try old man vitamins!
lorrieonline
lorrieonline
Magnesium is needed in order for the muscle contractions to relax again. Dr. Russell Blaylock (Neurosurgeon) reported that 75% of the population has a manesium deficient diet. It can be a real serious issue. I used to have leg cramps that would wake me up and bring me to tears. Now I take magnesium and I haven't had the leg cramps in a number of years.

Hope this helps.
Lanaleo15
Lanaleo15
Thank u!!! I did thought I was having enough magnesium because I put a big scoop of ground flax sees in shake and my vitamin powder has 250% magnesium. I stopped drinking milk whixmch I thought had a lot of potassium n magnesium. Maybe I should bring milk back in my diet
deleted_user
deleted_user
Try some magnesium glycenate. It really helps with the cramps. Good luck! :)
JoyceMarilyn
JoyceMarilyn
Are you stretching before you exercise and then doing a cool down after. This will help a lot prevent muscle soreness and cramping.
lorrieonline
lorrieonline
I forgot to mention that if you start a magnesium protocol, you need to start out slow. Otherwise it will have an effect like exlax. You would add 200mg once a day for a week, then 200 mg more the next week.

Those warm ups and cool downs are great suggestions too!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yeah and your body may have used up some minerals so as others have suggested you can take a good mineral supplement that will break down properly... like Ultra Mega Minerals from GNC is pretty cheap or you can use the womens specific vitamins which also have some minerals in it.

I know this may sound really weird, but seriously it works... so much that in order to Prevent cramping during my marathons or triathlons I take about a tablespoon or two of dill pickle juice the day before any race.
deleted_user
deleted_user
You need to relax. If your gym have a steam room, you should go in and relax for about 15 minutes. Continue working out the next and take it easy.
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