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Foot and Leg Cramps?

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TheLorax
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Suzanne / SuzBride

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. Chat Icon

Posted 8/7/06 3:14 PM
 
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MsMBV
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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
 

Cookiegobbler
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Nicole

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...

Posted 8/7/06 3:15 PM
 

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.

Posted 8/7/06 3:19 PM
 

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!

Posted 8/7/06 3:25 PM
 

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!!

Posted 8/7/06 3:26 PM
 

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.

Posted 8/7/06 3:29 PM
 

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

Posted 8/7/06 3:36 PM
 

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 Chat Icon

Posted 8/7/06 3:38 PM
 

Blu-ize
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Susan

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 Chat Icon



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..

Posted 8/7/06 3:40 PM
 

TheLorax
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Suzanne / SuzBride

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 Chat Icon

Posted 8/7/06 3:42 PM
 

Diva
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Jennifer

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 Chat Icon

Posted 8/7/06 4:08 PM
 
 

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