20 Jan 08
throughout my life i've gotten spells where i would get cramp in my right leg, tonight being one of them, although i had cramp in both a while awhile - that hurt.
anyway, why? i'm quite fit, i have pulled my hamstring a couple of times before though, but not before i started getting cramps.
explain
20 Jan 08
Originally posted by WAITAMINCramps can be caused by cold or overexertion. Illness or poisoning can also cause cramps, particularly in the stomach, which is referred to as colic if it fits particular characteristics...
throughout my life i've gotten spells where i would get cramp in my right leg, tonight being one of them, although i had cramp in both a while awhile - that hurt.
anyway, why? i'm quite fit, i have pulled my hamstring a couple of times before though, but not before i started getting cramps.
explain
...There are five basic causes of cramping: hyperflexion; inadequate oxygenation; exposure to large changes in temperature; dehydration; or low blood salt.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cramp
20 Jan 08
Originally posted by WAITAMINIt could be a magnesium deficiency. I sometimes get those spells, too, and taking a magnesium supplement usually helps.
throughout my life i've gotten spells where i would get cramp in my right leg, tonight being one of them, although i had cramp in both a while awhile - that hurt.
anyway, why? i'm quite fit, i have pulled my hamstring a couple of times before though, but not before i started getting cramps.
explain
20 Jan 08
Originally posted by AThousandYounghyperflexion - nope - im sitting on a chair not doing much.
Cramps can be caused by cold or overexertion. Illness or poisoning can also cause cramps, particularly in the stomach, which is referred to as colic if it fits particular characteristics...
...There are five basic causes of cramping: hyperflexion; inadequate oxygenation; exposure to large changes in temperature; dehydration; or low blood salt.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cramp
inadequate oxygenation - maybe, although i didn't get then at attitude in dever
exposure to large changes in temperature - nope
dehydration - nope, been drinking water all day.
low blood salt - i don't think so, i do season my food.
20 Jan 08
Originally posted by WAITAMINtry to eat a banana a day, its better for you than a supplement
throughout my life i've gotten spells where i would get cramp in my right leg, tonight being one of them, although i had cramp in both a while awhile - that hurt.
anyway, why? i'm quite fit, i have pulled my hamstring a couple of times before though, but not before i started getting cramps.
explain
20 Jan 08
Originally posted by WAITAMINIn the foot or in the calf. Those in the foot usually don't hurt that much, but those in the calf can be horrible, and it can be painful to walk for quite a while (up to several days) afterwards.
i remember getting it in my foot once, omg that hurt, wouldn't go away for ages as well.
where would you get them?
20 Jan 08
Originally posted by Nordlysthe worst i had lasted a week, but i never got a change to rest my leg so probably shouldn't have lasted that long. a pain in the ass though
In the foot or in the calf. Those in the foot usually don't hurt that much, but those in the calf can be horrible, and it can be painful to walk for quite a while (up to several days) afterwards.
20 Jan 08
Originally posted by WAITAMINYikes, I have never had one that lasted so long! Usually they don't last more than a few minutes (although they may come back very soon). I don't understand why a cramp in the foot causes you pain in the ass, though. 😉
the worst i had lasted a week, but i never got a change to rest my leg so probably shouldn't have lasted that long. a pain in the ass though
20 Jan 08
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Originally posted by Nordlysthe pain in the ass was actually caused my an ex trying 'something new' i just blame the cramp 😵
Yikes, I have never had one that lasted so long! Usually they don't last more than a few minutes (although they may come back very soon). I don't understand why a cramp in the foot causes you pain in the ass, though. 😉
20 Jan 08
Originally posted by WAITAMINI used to get horrible leg cramps when I was pregnant, I'm pretty sure it was a potassium or magnesium deficiency.
the pain in the ass was actually caused my an ex trying 'something new' i just blame the cramp 😵
Maybe you should google it.
Who needs doctors when you've got google?
😀
20 Jan 08
I used to get leg cramps quite a bit in my sleep. A doctor recommended a mineral supplement . It had magnesium, potassium and alot of other junk. He also recommeded I drink alot more water. I don't like water myself, so I drink Gatoraide alot. I have alot less leg cramps now, and I don't take the supplements anymore. I think it was dehydration that caused it in me.
20 Jan 08
Originally posted by mlpriorOh yeah, I forgot I was pregnant at the time too. 😉
I used to get horrible leg cramps when I was pregnant, I'm pretty sure it was a potassium or magnesium deficiency.
Maybe you should google it.
Who needs doctors when you've got google?
😀