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munchkinbugs
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Does anyone know how to prevent leg cramps???
I just had my second leg cramp waking up this morning and it hurt like a B!TCH!!!
Any way to prevent them???
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Posted 8/3/07 8:58 AM  |
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Heather617
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Re: Does anyone know how to prevent leg cramps???
I think you have to try to stay hydrated and drink enough water. That is supposed to help.
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| Posted 8/3/07 9:15 AM |
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Eireann
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Re: Does anyone know how to prevent leg cramps???
Bananas are said to help, but I never got the leg cramps and I never really ate bananas on a regular basis anyway...so I can't confirm.
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| Posted 8/3/07 9:38 AM |
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curliegirl
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Re: Does anyone know how to prevent leg cramps???
Yes, water and the potassium from bananas are supposed to help for charlie horses.
Is that the type of cramps you are having?
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| Posted 8/3/07 10:08 AM |
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Elbee
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Re: Does anyone know how to prevent leg cramps???
Drink lots of water
Stretch the leg before bed ---- flex and point, flex and point ... also stretch while holding the wall. Otherwise there is not much you can do.
To heal the pain, eat a banana and drink plenty of water.
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| Posted 8/3/07 10:15 AM |
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waterspout4
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Re: Does anyone know how to prevent leg cramps???
I stretch my legs a few times a day and drink tons of water.
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| Posted 8/3/07 10:17 AM |
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munchkinbugs
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Re: Does anyone know how to prevent leg cramps???
Posted by curliegirl
Yes, water and the potassium from bananas are supposed to help for charlie horses.
Is that the type of cramps you are having?
Yeah...my calf muscle felt like it was in a vice. I think I need to drink more water.
Thanks for the advice everyone!! I'll try to drink more water and eat bananas. 
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| Posted 8/3/07 10:22 AM |
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Re: Does anyone know how to prevent leg cramps???
Pretty much what everyone has said - stay hydrated, bananas or cranberry juice help...
And when one starts, FLEX your foot - don't point it...it will help to alleviate it...
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| Posted 8/3/07 10:41 AM |
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dpli
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Re: Does anyone know how to prevent leg cramps???
What a coincidence - I had my first awful one this morning too. DH told me to eat bananas. I do drink a lot of water already, so I don't know if I buy the dehydration thing.
What did help at the time was to get my foot on the floor ASAP and put my weight on that leg. My leg is still a little sore now.
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| Posted 8/3/07 10:45 AM |
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2kids2cats
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Re: Does anyone know how to prevent leg cramps???
As soon as you feel it coming, stand straight up. I got them all the time at night and that seemed to work.
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| Posted 8/3/07 11:06 AM |
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DUCKS2001
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Re: Does anyone know how to prevent leg cramps???
water and stretchng. I was told stretch your feet pointing toward your head. DO NOT stretch the feet outward toward something that will create more cramps
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| Posted 8/3/07 11:50 AM |
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DancinBarefoot
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Re: Does anyone know how to prevent leg cramps???
Oranges have more potassium than bananas. Bike riders eat them to prevent leg cramps.
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