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So I am fairly new to this and I have been doing it woth out the help of meds. I am hoping someone here can give me some helpful tips.
The other night I had fell asleep and I was sleeping fairly well, then my legs both of them got huge charlie horses in them. Right in my calves. I woke up screaming. I jumped up even though I was in pain and walked them out. Both legs were sore all day the next day but I kept moving around.
So what can I do to help not get them so bad. I have taken up doing some light stretches in my legs at night and eating a banana with warm milk before bedtime. Can anyone else give me some tips?
The other night I had fell asleep and I was sleeping fairly well, then my legs both of them got huge charlie horses in them. Right in my calves. I woke up screaming. I jumped up even though I was in pain and walked them out. Both legs were sore all day the next day but I kept moving around.
So what can I do to help not get them so bad. I have taken up doing some light stretches in my legs at night and eating a banana with warm milk before bedtime. Can anyone else give me some tips?
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well im interested in what people have to say. i have cramps often esp if im not doing well. i know staying hydrated can help. i also notice if i wear different shoes and extra work w my legs tends to trigger them. good luck and hoping to hear more :)
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You might try increasing your calcium and magnesium intake and see if that helps calm your muscles down.
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I used to get this often when I would serve and be on my feet for 10 hours. Bananas helped a lot and so does tonic water.
tloree
I have a couple of senior clients and they used to get charlie horses alot. They a small glass of tonic water everyday keeps them at bay but if they happen to get one even with the tonic water they said to walk on a cold floor and it pulls the charlie horse out quicker. I just use banana's. Good luck and I will keep my eye on this post to see what others come up with.
deleted_user
I seem to have leg and foot cramping in clusters.I go several weeks without any,then I have them for 3 or 4 days in a row.I believe I have tried every remedy ,without much relief.I am anxious to see any new suggestions.
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I know a person who keeps a bag of rasins besides their bed and when they get the leg cramps they eat some and it helps.
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