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TheLorax
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Foot and Leg Cramps?
I have been getting them really badly for about a week - where I need DH to help me 'walk them off' because they hurt so much. Anyone know what causes them or how to get rid of them?
I have been trying to drink water and take my vitamins, but they are still coming. 
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Posted 8/7/06 3:14 PM  |
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Re: Foot and Leg Cramps?
There are a few things...check out WebMd.com & put in your symptom.
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| Posted 8/7/06 3:15 PM |
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Cookiegobbler
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Re: Foot and Leg Cramps?
I would call your dr to be on the safe side... there are many things that could be causing this...
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| Posted 8/7/06 3:15 PM |
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Blu-ize
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Re: Foot and Leg Cramps?
I used to get leg cramps when I was on BCP. I also got them when I had a potassium deficiency. They woke me up in the middle of the night.
I started eating a banana a day and I went off BCP. Haven't had a cramp in years.
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| Posted 8/7/06 3:19 PM |
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MegZee
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Re: Foot and Leg Cramps?
Posted by Blu-ize
I used to get leg cramps when I was on BCP. I also got them when I had a potassium deficiency. They woke me up in the middle of the night.
I started eating a banana a day and I went off BCP. Haven't had a cramp in years.
my best friend is a nurse, and she said leg cramping is due to low potassium. eat more bananas!
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| Posted 8/7/06 3:25 PM |
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BobBsWife
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Re: Foot and Leg Cramps?
Posted by Meaghan729
Posted by Blu-ize
I used to get leg cramps when I was on BCP. I also got them when I had a potassium deficiency. They woke me up in the middle of the night.
I started eating a banana a day and I went off BCP. Haven't had a cramp in years.
my best friend is a nurse, and she said leg cramping is due to low potassium. eat more bananas!
I was just going to post this!! Take a multivitamin every day and It will stop!!
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| Posted 8/7/06 3:26 PM |
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bluefairyli
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Re: Foot and Leg Cramps?
Well...I get really bad leg and foot cramps all the time and my feet swell. I have went to the neurologist to make sure it wasn't neurapathy. Welll it wasn't still getting them iI get them so bad I can't sleep or walk sometimes, my doc is dending me to a podiatrist next.
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| Posted 8/7/06 3:29 PM |
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jilmadison
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Re: Foot and Leg Cramps?
Posted by Blu-ize
I used to get leg cramps when I was on BCP. I also got them when I had a potassium deficiency. They woke me up in the middle of the night.
I started eating a banana a day and I went off BCP. Haven't had a cramp in years.
I have heard this also
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| Posted 8/7/06 3:36 PM |
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TheLorax
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Re: Foot and Leg Cramps?
Posted by Meaghan729
Posted by Blu-ize
I used to get leg cramps when I was on BCP. I also got them when I had a potassium deficiency. They woke me up in the middle of the night.
I started eating a banana a day and I went off BCP. Haven't had a cramp in years.
my best friend is a nurse, and she said leg cramping is due to low potassium. eat more bananas!
Thanks! I will stop at the grocery store and get some bananas today! I hope it works 
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| Posted 8/7/06 3:38 PM |
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Blu-ize
Plan B is Now Plan A
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Susan
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Re: Foot and Leg Cramps?
Posted by TheLorax
Posted by Meaghan729
Posted by Blu-ize
I used to get leg cramps when I was on BCP. I also got them when I had a potassium deficiency. They woke me up in the middle of the night.
I started eating a banana a day and I went off BCP. Haven't had a cramp in years.
my best friend is a nurse, and she said leg cramping is due to low potassium. eat more bananas!
Thanks! I will stop at the grocery store and get some bananas today! I hope it works
If you can find the organic ones, all the better..they actually taste better to me and I'm not an organic geek or anything..
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| Posted 8/7/06 3:40 PM |
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TheLorax
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Re: Foot and Leg Cramps?
Posted by Blu-ize
If you can find the organic ones, all the better..they actually taste better to me and I'm not an organic geek or anything..
Thanks - I will definitely try that out. I am a picky banana person - so hopefully the organic will be tasty
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| Posted 8/7/06 3:42 PM |
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Diva
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Re: Foot and Leg Cramps?
I agree with the rest of the girls regarding the bananas. For instant relief during a cramp, put your bare foot on a cold floor (usually the bathroom floor). Within seconds the cramp will go away. Hope that helps
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| Posted 8/7/06 4:08 PM |
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