Guest guest Posted June 26, 2002 Report Share Posted June 26, 2002 Lactic acid buildup. The better conditioned your calves get the less frequently this will occur. If this occurs while sitting or sleeping, to relieve it just stand up. Stasia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2002 Report Share Posted June 26, 2002 don't know much about this but I have shin splints and I know I feel it more if I don't drink enough water through the day. (Not just all at once....keep yourself hydrated through out the day) Another thing may be to stretch more before and after exercise. HTH who wishes her shins would catch up with the rest of her body....lol Cramps I got awful cramps in my upper claves and feet last night(while doing nothing) and this morning during my calve exercises. Spasm-like pains that only went away after I stretched my leg and foot(with lots of effort). It felt like my muscles contracted into little balls which was STONE hard. Why is this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2002 Report Share Posted June 26, 2002 It could be due to the lack of potasium in your system/diet...eat a banana as one of your carbs and see if that helps. Joann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2002 Report Share Posted June 26, 2002 You're not pregnant are you? I ONLY get those when I'm pregnant, it's how I usually know I am. I would usually have a banana and glass of milk before bed and that HELPED. Try cottage cheese/banana at night as your last meal, it sounds gross but is YUMMY!! Astra > I got awful cramps in my upper claves and feet last night(while doing > nothing) and this morning during my calve exercises. Spasm-like pains > that only went away after I stretched my leg and foot(with lots of > effort). > It felt like my muscles contracted into little balls which was STONE > hard. > > Why is this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2002 Report Share Posted June 26, 2002 I get serious cramps when my asthma is acting up and my only relief comes from drinking extra water and deep breathing exercises. Helps process the extra lactic acid back out of your muscle tissue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2002 Report Share Posted June 26, 2002 > It could be due to the lack of potasium in your system/diet...eat a > banana as one of your carbs and see if that helps. Yah, I was thinking potassium as well, as I used to wake up in the middle of the night with these random calf cramps that would radiate down to my foot. I started using " lite " salt, or " no " salt, which is pretty much all potassium. Killed two birds with one stone (as it reduces my sodium intake too)! -- gnat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2002 Report Share Posted June 26, 2002 It might be that you need more potassium and/or calcium in your diet. When I played competitive soccer, during tournaments we always took an extra supplement of both calcium and potassium and also tried to eat foods high in those supplements. Also make sure you are hydrated enough. Colleen >From: " ysnyman " <ysnyman@...> >Reply- > >Subject: Cramps >Date: Wed, 26 Jun 2002 07:33:40 -0000 > >I got awful cramps in my upper claves and feet last night(while doing >nothing) and this morning during my calve exercises. Spasm-like pains >that only went away after I stretched my leg and foot(with lots of >effort). >It felt like my muscles contracted into little balls which was STONE >hard. > >Why is this? > _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2004 Report Share Posted March 9, 2004 Mine do too sometimes. Just lift your feet off the pedals a few times and wiggle your toes. I think it is because all of the blood is going to your calves and quads and hams, nothing left for your feet. If this doesn't work look into a calciem supplement, that is usually the culprit where muscle cramps are concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2004 Report Share Posted March 9, 2004 Hi, My feet actually feel like they fall asleep. It feels like there is a thousand needles poking into them. It makes walking difficult after I get off, that is for sure! I think I will stick to the treadmill. ~Stacey > Last night I was working on the Elliptical Machine at the gym and the > bottom of my feet started getting cramps in them. Am I lacking something? > > Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2004 Report Share Posted March 9, 2004 I have the exact same problem and posted something about it last week. It is awful isn't it. I am always afraid to get off and look like I am about to fall over or something. I found a shoe that is suppose to eliminate pressure under the foot or distibut it more evenly or something (Reebok Vector IXT). I can't find it anywhere except Reebok.com but haven't ordered it yet. I saw an ad which actually talked about feet falling asleep on cardio machines which was an ad for this shoe. I felt a little better I just thought I was nuts or something was medically wrong with me. I asked my doctor and she said if it is cramps then make sure you are taking potassium or eating bananas or something to replace it. It they go numb it is more than likely your shoes. KJ- -- In , queenie932001 <no_reply@y...> wrote: > Hi, > My feet actually feel like they fall asleep. It feels like there is a > thousand needles poking into them. It makes walking difficult after I > get off, that is for sure! I think I will stick to the treadmill. > > ~Stacey > > > > Last night I was working on the Elliptical Machine at the gym and > the > > bottom of my feet started getting cramps in them. Am I lacking > something? > > > > Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2010 Report Share Posted July 10, 2010 In a message dated 10/07/2010 12:21:27 GMT Daylight Time, Moroza-@... writes: Any suggestions please? >>>Tonic water before bed. Magnesium supplement, higher doses Mandi x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2010 Report Share Posted July 10, 2010 In a message dated 10/07/2010 12:21:27 GMT Daylight Time, Moroza-@... writes: Any suggestions please? >>>Tonic water before bed. Magnesium supplement, higher doses Mandi x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2010 Report Share Posted July 10, 2010 In a message dated 10/07/2010 13:40:44 GMT Daylight Time, Moroza-@... writes: What's the tonic water for again? I have heard that before now you come to mention it, she'll want to know or she'll just think I'm bonkers! Its summat to do with the Quinine in the tonic water, my gran told me! http://www.patient.co.uk/health/Cramps-in-the-Leg.htm Quinine is used as a last resort - and you need to be aware of the risks If you take quinine you have a good chance of reducing the number and/or severity of leg cramps, but it may not stop them altogether. One tablet at bedtime is the normal dose. Most people can take quinine, but do not take it if you are pregnant or may become pregnant. There are also some rare conditions where you should not take quinine. These include: a previous reaction to quinine; a previous haemolytic anaemia; optic neuritis; glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency.Side-effects are uncommon at the low dose used to treat leg cramps. However, serious side-effects do sometimes occur. For example, a serious blood disorder which is potentially fatal is a known rare side-effect. Also, a small number of people who take quinine long-term develop a condition called cinchonism (a complex of nausea, vomiting, dizziness, visual disturbance, and hearing impairment). Read the drug packet leaflet for a full list of possible side-effects. Note: quinine is dangerous in overdose, particularly in children. Keep tablets away from children.Therefore, quinine is only used as a 'last resort' when other treatments have not worked, and leg cramps are frequent and are affecting your quality of life.When quinine is first prescribed it may be done on a trial basis for 4–6 weeks. You should be aware of the small risk of serious side effects. Also, it is best to objectively assess how well the quinine works. For example, by keeping a sleep and cramp diary. Ideally, this should be for a few weeks before and after the start of treatment so as to gauge its effect. If quinine is found to help then you may be advised to continue with it for a few months. You should consider stopping quinine every three months or so to see if it is still needed. This is because in some people the cramps go away and so the treatment may no longer be needed. If the cramps return, you can always re-start the tablets. Other treatments Other drugs have been suggested as possible treatments for leg cramps. These include: magnesium, diltiazem, vitamin B complex, vitamin E, naftidrofuryl, orphenadrine, and verapamil. In general, these are not currently recommended as most studies involving them found that they do not work very well in most people. Quinine remains the main treatment. However, your doctor may suggest a trial of one of these drugs if quinine has not worked or has caused troublesome side-effects Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2010 Report Share Posted July 10, 2010 In a message dated 10/07/2010 13:40:44 GMT Daylight Time, Moroza-@... writes: What's the tonic water for again? I have heard that before now you come to mention it, she'll want to know or she'll just think I'm bonkers! Its summat to do with the Quinine in the tonic water, my gran told me! http://www.patient.co.uk/health/Cramps-in-the-Leg.htm Quinine is used as a last resort - and you need to be aware of the risks If you take quinine you have a good chance of reducing the number and/or severity of leg cramps, but it may not stop them altogether. One tablet at bedtime is the normal dose. Most people can take quinine, but do not take it if you are pregnant or may become pregnant. There are also some rare conditions where you should not take quinine. These include: a previous reaction to quinine; a previous haemolytic anaemia; optic neuritis; glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency.Side-effects are uncommon at the low dose used to treat leg cramps. However, serious side-effects do sometimes occur. For example, a serious blood disorder which is potentially fatal is a known rare side-effect. Also, a small number of people who take quinine long-term develop a condition called cinchonism (a complex of nausea, vomiting, dizziness, visual disturbance, and hearing impairment). Read the drug packet leaflet for a full list of possible side-effects. Note: quinine is dangerous in overdose, particularly in children. Keep tablets away from children.Therefore, quinine is only used as a 'last resort' when other treatments have not worked, and leg cramps are frequent and are affecting your quality of life.When quinine is first prescribed it may be done on a trial basis for 4–6 weeks. You should be aware of the small risk of serious side effects. Also, it is best to objectively assess how well the quinine works. For example, by keeping a sleep and cramp diary. Ideally, this should be for a few weeks before and after the start of treatment so as to gauge its effect. If quinine is found to help then you may be advised to continue with it for a few months. You should consider stopping quinine every three months or so to see if it is still needed. This is because in some people the cramps go away and so the treatment may no longer be needed. If the cramps return, you can always re-start the tablets. Other treatments Other drugs have been suggested as possible treatments for leg cramps. These include: magnesium, diltiazem, vitamin B complex, vitamin E, naftidrofuryl, orphenadrine, and verapamil. In general, these are not currently recommended as most studies involving them found that they do not work very well in most people. Quinine remains the main treatment. However, your doctor may suggest a trial of one of these drugs if quinine has not worked or has caused troublesome side-effects Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2010 Report Share Posted July 10, 2010 Brilliant Mandi - ta x What's the tonic water for again? I have heard that before now you come to mention it, she'll want to know or she'll just think I'm bonkers! Sara On 10/07/2010 13:32, Mum231ASD@... wrote: In a message dated 10/07/2010 12:21:27 GMT Daylight Time, Moroza-Tiscali (DOT) co.uk writes: Any suggestions please? >>>Tonic water before bed. Magnesium supplement, higher doses Mandi x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2010 Report Share Posted July 10, 2010 Brilliant Mandi - ta x What's the tonic water for again? I have heard that before now you come to mention it, she'll want to know or she'll just think I'm bonkers! Sara On 10/07/2010 13:32, Mum231ASD@... wrote: In a message dated 10/07/2010 12:21:27 GMT Daylight Time, Moroza-Tiscali (DOT) co.uk writes: Any suggestions please? >>>Tonic water before bed. Magnesium supplement, higher doses Mandi x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2010 Report Share Posted July 10, 2010 brilliant! On 10/07/2010 14:53, Mum231ASD@... wrote:  In a message dated 10/07/2010 13:40:44 GMT Daylight Time, Moroza-Tiscali (DOT) co.uk writes: What's the tonic water for again? I have heard that before now you come to mention it, she'll want to know or she'll just think I'm bonkers! Its summat to do with the Quinine in the tonic water, my gran told me!  http://www.patient.co.uk/health/Cramps-in-the-Leg.htm  Quinine is used as a last resort - and you need to be aware of the risks If you take quinine you have a good chance of reducing the number and/or severity of leg cramps, but it may not stop them altogether. One tablet at bedtime is the normal dose. Most people can take quinine, but do not take it if you are pregnant or may become pregnant. There are also some rare conditions where you should not take quinine. These include: a previous reaction to quinine; a previous haemolytic anaemia; optic neuritis; glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency. Side-effects are uncommon at the low dose used to treat leg cramps. However, serious side-effects do sometimes occur. For example, a serious blood disorder which is potentially fatal is a known rare side-effect. Also, a small number of people who take quinine long-term develop a condition called cinchonism (a complex of nausea, vomiting, dizziness, visual disturbance, and hearing impairment). Read the drug packet leaflet for a full list of possible side-effects. Note: quinine is dangerous in overdose, particularly in children. Keep tablets away from children. Therefore, quinine is only used as a 'last resort' when other treatments have not worked, and leg cramps are frequent and are affecting your quality of life. When quinine is first prescribed it may be done on a trial basis for 4–6 weeks. You should be aware of the small risk of serious side effects. Also, it is best to objectively assess how well the quinine works. For example, by keeping a sleep and cramp diary. Ideally, this should be for a few weeks before and after the start of treatment so as to gauge its effect. If quinine is found to help then you may be advised to continue with it for a few months. You should consider stopping quinine every three months or so to see if it is still needed. This is because in some people the cramps go away and so the treatment may no longer be needed. If the cramps return, you can always re-start the tablets. Other treatments Other drugs have been suggested as possible treatments for leg cramps. These include: magnesium, diltiazem, vitamin B complex, vitamin E, naftidrofuryl, orphenadrine, and verapamil. In general, these are not currently recommended as most studies involving them found that they do not work very well in most people. Quinine remains the main treatment. However, your doctor may suggest a trial of one of these drugs if quinine has not worked or has caused troublesome side-effects Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2010 Report Share Posted July 10, 2010 brilliant! On 10/07/2010 14:53, Mum231ASD@... wrote:  In a message dated 10/07/2010 13:40:44 GMT Daylight Time, Moroza-Tiscali (DOT) co.uk writes: What's the tonic water for again? I have heard that before now you come to mention it, she'll want to know or she'll just think I'm bonkers! Its summat to do with the Quinine in the tonic water, my gran told me!  http://www.patient.co.uk/health/Cramps-in-the-Leg.htm  Quinine is used as a last resort - and you need to be aware of the risks If you take quinine you have a good chance of reducing the number and/or severity of leg cramps, but it may not stop them altogether. One tablet at bedtime is the normal dose. Most people can take quinine, but do not take it if you are pregnant or may become pregnant. There are also some rare conditions where you should not take quinine. These include: a previous reaction to quinine; a previous haemolytic anaemia; optic neuritis; glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency. Side-effects are uncommon at the low dose used to treat leg cramps. However, serious side-effects do sometimes occur. For example, a serious blood disorder which is potentially fatal is a known rare side-effect. Also, a small number of people who take quinine long-term develop a condition called cinchonism (a complex of nausea, vomiting, dizziness, visual disturbance, and hearing impairment). Read the drug packet leaflet for a full list of possible side-effects. Note: quinine is dangerous in overdose, particularly in children. Keep tablets away from children. Therefore, quinine is only used as a 'last resort' when other treatments have not worked, and leg cramps are frequent and are affecting your quality of life. When quinine is first prescribed it may be done on a trial basis for 4–6 weeks. You should be aware of the small risk of serious side effects. Also, it is best to objectively assess how well the quinine works. For example, by keeping a sleep and cramp diary. Ideally, this should be for a few weeks before and after the start of treatment so as to gauge its effect. If quinine is found to help then you may be advised to continue with it for a few months. You should consider stopping quinine every three months or so to see if it is still needed. This is because in some people the cramps go away and so the treatment may no longer be needed. If the cramps return, you can always re-start the tablets. Other treatments Other drugs have been suggested as possible treatments for leg cramps. These include: magnesium, diltiazem, vitamin B complex, vitamin E, naftidrofuryl, orphenadrine, and verapamil. In general, these are not currently recommended as most studies involving them found that they do not work very well in most people. Quinine remains the main treatment. However, your doctor may suggest a trial of one of these drugs if quinine has not worked or has caused troublesome side-effects Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2010 Report Share Posted July 10, 2010 Hi Sara  I wonder if it is poor circulation.. and wondered if she might consider something like lymphatic drainage massage, or if mimmicking the small movements babies make with their legs may improve circulation and help with the venus return .. There is a major disruption to the circulation systems with surgery and it does not always fully recover.  Body brushing may also improve the situation.   Tracey On Sat, Jul 10, 2010 at 12:21 PM, Sara Moroza- <Moroza-@...> wrote:  Hi,another question on behalf of someone else. ...My sister's had two knee replacements (she damaged both her knees in a skiing accident) and, apart from all the pain and physiotherapy/ physical issues, she is experiencing horrendous cramps that constantly wake her at night.Any suggestions please?Sara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2010 Report Share Posted July 10, 2010 Hi Sara  I wonder if it is poor circulation.. and wondered if she might consider something like lymphatic drainage massage, or if mimmicking the small movements babies make with their legs may improve circulation and help with the venus return .. There is a major disruption to the circulation systems with surgery and it does not always fully recover.  Body brushing may also improve the situation.   Tracey On Sat, Jul 10, 2010 at 12:21 PM, Sara Moroza- <Moroza-@...> wrote:  Hi,another question on behalf of someone else. ...My sister's had two knee replacements (she damaged both her knees in a skiing accident) and, apart from all the pain and physiotherapy/ physical issues, she is experiencing horrendous cramps that constantly wake her at night.Any suggestions please?Sara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2012 Report Share Posted April 6, 2012 Again what antibiotic can cause severe abdominal crumps in high therapeutic doses. and what's in normal doses? is it, 1-clindamycin 2- erythromycin thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2012 Report Share Posted April 6, 2012 clindamycin.Regards,Siva. From: Ahmed Awsi <ahmed.awsi@...> " " < > Sent: Friday, 6 April 2012 9:01 PM Subject: Cramps Again what antibiotic can cause severe abdominal crumps in high therapeutic doses. and what's in normal doses? is it, 1-clindamycin 2- erythromycin thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2012 Report Share Posted April 6, 2012 thanks siva, is it for both cases? clindamycin? any reference? ahmed From: siva ranjani <siva2828@...>" " < > Sent: Friday, 6 April 2012, 22:10Subject: Re: Cramps clindamycin. Regards, Siva. From: Ahmed Awsi <ahmed.awsi@...>" " < > Sent: Friday, 6 April 2012 9:01 PMSubject: Cramps Again what antibiotic can cause severe abdominal crumps in high therapeutic doses. and what's in normal doses? is it, 1-clindamycin 2- erythromycin thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2012 Report Share Posted April 6, 2012 Thanks miral!! Very nice. Sent from my iPhoneOn 6 Apr 2012, at 10:28 PM, Miral <miral_hasan@...> wrote: Check this Ahmedhttp://www.medicinenet.com/clindamycin-oral/article.htmWARNING: This medication may cause a severe (rarely fatal) intestinal condition (Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea) due to a type of resistant bacteria. This condition may occur during treatment or weeks to months after treatment has stopped. Tell your doctor immediately if you develop persistent diarrhea, abdominal or stomach pain/cramping, or blood/mucus in your stool. Do not use anti-diarrhea products or narcotic pain medications if you have any of these symptoms because these products may make them worse.USES: Clindamycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria.This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for virus infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.OTHER This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional.This drug may also be used before dental procedures in patients with certain heart conditions (e.g., artificial heart valves) to help prevent serious infection of the heart (bacterialendocarditis).Sent from my iPadOn 6 Apr 2012, at 22:13, Ahmed Awsi <ahmed.awsi@...> wrote: thanks siva, is it for both cases? clindamycin? any reference? ahmed From: siva ranjani <siva2828@...>" " < > Sent: Friday, 6 April 2012, 22:10Subject: Re: Cramps clindamycin. Regards, Siva. From: Ahmed Awsi <ahmed.awsi@...>" " < > Sent: Friday, 6 April 2012 9:01 PMSubject: Cramps Again what antibiotic can cause severe abdominal crumps in high therapeutic doses. and what's in normal doses? is it, 1-clindamycin 2- erythromycin thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2012 Report Share Posted April 6, 2012 Lovely, thanks again miral. From: Miral <miral_hasan@...>" " < > Sent: Friday, 6 April 2012, 22:28Subject: Re: Cramps Check this Ahmed http://www.medicinenet.com/clindamycin-oral/article.htm WARNING: This medication may cause a severe (rarely fatal) intestinal condition (Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea) due to a type of resistant bacteria. This condition may occur during treatment or weeks to months after treatment has stopped. Tell your doctor immediately if you develop persistent diarrhea, abdominal or stomach pain/cramping, or blood/mucus in your stool. Do not use anti-diarrhea products or narcotic pain medications if you have any of these symptoms because these products may make them worse. USES: Clindamycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria.This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for virus infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.OTHER This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional.This drug may also be used before dental procedures in patients with certain heart conditions (e.g., artificial heart valves) to help prevent serious infection of the heart (bacterialendocarditis).Sent from my iPad On 6 Apr 2012, at 22:13, Ahmed Awsi <ahmed.awsi@...> wrote: thanks siva, is it for both cases? clindamycin? any reference? ahmed From: siva ranjani <siva2828@...>" " < > Sent: Friday, 6 April 2012, 22:10Subject: Re: Cramps clindamycin. Regards, Siva. From: Ahmed Awsi <ahmed.awsi@...>" " < > Sent: Friday, 6 April 2012 9:01 PMSubject: Cramps Again what antibiotic can cause severe abdominal crumps in high therapeutic doses. and what's in normal doses? is it, 1-clindamycin 2- erythromycin thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.