leg cramps

[Guest guest]

Hey Jerry - if all we needed were books and links we wouldn't need each

other. It works because I said so. OK!

Patty

Re: [ ] leg cramps

I can't say that lack of K doesn't cause cramps but neither can anyone else

I found and vice versa....what's quinine have to do with potassium.

any port in a storm I guess....

love jerry

[Guest guest]

That's right Patty... and I wouldn't be able to show off..

love the wise guy

[Guest guest]

I don't know that it has anything to do with it K but it stopped the leg cramps. That was my point.

[Guest guest]

It's OK cathie...I have never come across anything that says prednisone

" wastes " potassium,(and even what it would do that would affect ones

potassium level ..or Mg or sodium or any other salts etc.)... and you

know my feelings on supplements..... but still it doesn't mean it

doesn't..... my point was that the cause of leg cramps is not definitely

known, which is why I sent the sites I sent to that effect....please

keep sending in stuff like that so we can resarch it.... the question

still isn't answered from my view anyway....... I say whatever works for

you is what works.. )

love jerry

[Guest guest]

Cathie....one thing I forgot to point out.... your GNC book talks about

presciption drugs and supplement interaction...it isn't talking about

drugs and naturally occuring elements that your body already has, uses

and receives thru normal diet.....and when it says " wasting " could it

mean that taking extra K is just a waste as it doesn't need it....just a

thought.... that word wasting doesn't exactly make sense to me.

love jerry

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I've had leg cramps, especially when I've been overtired. I believe it could

be because the scoliosis throws the body out of balance forcing the other

muscles to compensate since the doctors don't seem to find any other

problems/conditions. I had my surgery done in 1973 for the original thoraic

curve and the compensating lumbar curve (sorry I don't have the exact

location).Regardless, have your son check it out to be sure that there isn't

anything else going on.

Llweyn

Leg cramps

Does anyone have severe leg cramps? My son does and I wonder if there

is

any possible connection to his scoliosis. He is fused T11 - L2 and he

still

has a 33 degree upper curve plus some curving above and below his rod.

He

suffers very severe leg cramps very frequently. Thanks!

[Guest guest]

About leg cramps:

Someone told me that cramps can be a sign of a lack of potassium - I have a

friend with high blood pressure and he takes diuretics daily which can

cause potassium loss. He compensates for this by eating 1-2 bananas a day,

which are full of potassium. I don't want this to sound like " medical

advice " - but I suppose eating an extra banana a day can't be too harmful.

Anyway, it might be worth a try.

from Italy

[Guest guest]

Leg cramps have bothered me for years during the night. Sometimes, my

legs feel restless, nervous, unable to sleep.

Lana

[Guest guest]

Dear Birch and others, I have heard that potassium is good for

leg cramps, also. Forgot about that. Lana

[Guest guest]

When did you last have a blood workup? It sounds like calcium

potassium, magnesium... do you take MSM? I don't envy your discomfort.

I went thru similar discomfort, and it was tied to sleep apnea. Thus

the layman's tips on the above " cures. " Best of luck in getting past

this.

Bobbe - ('98 top wt. of 284) 3/12/03 268.5, 9/9/03 196 = <72.5

lbs.> If you can dream it... you can do it! God, give me the

dream that you planned for my life. Don't postpone joy.

[Guest guest]

I do get cramps, but not so much at night...

I have a pretty physical job however, and if I kneel down to

to do anything I get " stuck " there. Straightening back up

causes cramping for me.

[Guest guest]

I got them when I was pregnant which was many years ago as my son is now 26 yrs.

Anyway, I couldn't miss a single dose of Vitamins or I would surely have one

that night. You need to take Calcium with Potassium and Magnesium.

I did start getting them again before I was diagnosed as Hypo, for the first

time in 26 years! I immediately started taking extra of these Vitamins. I

never thought much about this until I read your email.

Hope this helps, let me know,

Kathy " Kat "

Leg Cramps

Does anyone else have awful leg cramps at night? If so is this

caused by hypothyroidism? Trying hard to prevent them but nothing

seems to help me!

[Guest guest]

Hi Shonda - Sometimes a deficiency in magnesium or potassium can cause leg

cramps - these are both available anywhere that vitamins are sold. Good Luck !

Lorna

Shonda René <LadyBugGrl@...> wrote:

Does anyone else have awful leg cramps at night? If so is this

caused by hypothyroidism? Trying hard to prevent them but nothing

seems to help me!

[Guest guest]

Yep, had the awful leg cramps (and my arms) as well.........so bad at

times it woke me. My shin would also hurt from the weight of the other like

someone kicked me in it when I crossed my legs.

The right dose of med, eating more raw fruits & vegetables and doing

Yoga will help.

Cheryl

Shonda René <LadyBugGrl@...> wrote:

Does anyone else have awful leg cramps at night? If so is this

caused by hypothyroidism? Trying hard to prevent them but nothing

seems to help me!

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 5/18/2005 9:44:09 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, choosinghealth2003@... writes:

Iknow that it will go once it gets that I am seriousabout walking btw, I walked that 2.3 miles in 2 halfhour intervals. I just need to make sure I do as gooda job with my inner thighs as I do with the rest of mylegs...Thanks for your help.take care,cb

That is great you are walking. The inner thigh problem may be over stressed muscles and tendons that can cause real pain,like you describe.

I don't know your age, but if you are over 50 and pre menopause or menopause that could be it. When I reached pre menopause I began to hurt all over my body, its calmed down a bit, but still I have had severe inner thigh pain where I too have cried. If you can't figure it out and it still bothers you, see a doctor okay. You are doing so great at the exercise. Be Well Brigit

[Guest guest]

That's weird that walking would make your inner thighs cramp. It doesn't

seem like you would be using those muscles walking. Hmmmm..... sure it

wasn't wild sex?

Did you try a butterfly stretch where you sit with knees out and feet

together (like indian style without crossing your feet) and push down on

your thighs? It's no longer indian style of course since that's not

politically correct. They call it criss cross applesauce in preschool and

just criss cross in elementary.

Also just sit with your legs straight out to the sides and gently bend

forward to stretch the inner thighs. Keep your back straight and don't

bounce.

Do you get enough potassium? Not having enough can cause muscle cramps. Do

your shoes make your feet turn in or something that would make you use

different muscles? Quads, hamstrings and calves will hurt with walking but

I don't get the inner thighs hurting.

Ann

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In a message dated 5/18/2005 10:47:25 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, choosinghealth2003@... writes:

Hi Brigit,

>When I reached pre menopause I began to hurt all over my body, its calmed down a bit, but >still I have had severe inner thigh pain where I too have cried. If you can't figure it out and it >still bothers you, see a doctor okay. You are doing so great at the exercise.

I am sorry you have pain. It is awful to have cramps there and not be able to figure out what the correct movement is to get rid of it. I took things slow most of today and still almost had another one. I was able to avoid it but it certainly got my attention.

I hope you are able to find something to ease your pain because crying from pain is just not part of living life to the fullest and happiest which is what I wish for you.

Take care,

cb

Hi CB, there was another lady who was also having severe pain in her inner thighs. I'm going to talk to a specialist next week, can't take regular hormones because of past cancer and so I got some over the counter to see if that helps. Have severe manic depression so mood swings go through the roof, that's when the eating comes on. Trying to stay on ww plan and exercise every day.

Thank you for the kind thoughtful letter. There is a lot of love on this list. We are all going to succeed, a little each day. Bless everyone and thank you for the thoughtful letter. Brigit

[Guest guest]

Hi Brigit,

>When I reached pre menopause I began to hurt all over my body, its calmed down a bit, but >still I have had severe inner thigh pain where I too have cried. If you can't figure it out and it >still bothers you, see a doctor okay. You are doing so great at the exercise.

I am sorry you have pain. It is awful to have cramps there and not be able to figure out what the correct movement is to get rid of it. I took things slow most of today and still almost had another one. I was able to avoid it but it certainly got my attention.

I hope you are able to find something to ease your pain because crying from pain is just not part of living life to the fullest and happiest which is what I wish for you.

Take care,

cb__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

All, I am experiencing excruciating cramping pain in my left inner thigh

from knee up about 6 inches. Onset was sudden and it has lasted a couple of

days. We used to call this a charley horse in the old days. I'd appreciate

knowing what topicals and what supplements you might recommend that you use or

have heard of using to ease the pain and what treatment might end these painful

cramps (like acupuncture?) Thanks, Mal

[Guest guest]

I think magnesium is good for leg cramps.

fldofdrms@...

fjennings@...

[ ] Re: Leg Cramps

All, I am experiencing excruciating cramping pain in my left inner thigh

from knee up about 6 inches. Onset was sudden and it has lasted a couple of

days. We used to call this a charley horse in the old days. I'd

appreciate

knowing what topicals and what supplements you might recommend that you use

or

have heard of using to ease the pain and what treatment might end these

painful

cramps (like acupuncture?) Thanks, Mal

[Guest guest]

MAGNESIUM!!!

I can say this because I just (inadvertantly) cured my own leg pain

after taking only 180 mgs magnesium citrate daily for 4 days. I

bought it for my son and took it first to see if it really did lead to

looser stools. No loose stools, but I noticed my heavy, tingling,

numb feet/ankles/calves disappeared. Heel pain decreased, too.

I am a new person! I had resigned myself to thinking this pain was a

consequence of using the elliptical riders at the gym. Not so.

It sounds like you are describing pain that is ABOVE your knee? Can't

guarantee that is the same thing. I always thought of Charley Horses

as being cramps in your calf.

I only recommend mag citrate because that is what I used. I know mag

oxide is the cheap, common form that isn't well utilized. Avoid it.

I must say, this worked for my son's constipation, too. As little as

200 mgs day (split in 2 doses)has him pooping daily. Good ones, too.

Good luck!

Pam

> All, I am experiencing excruciating cramping pain in my left inner

thigh

> from knee up about 6 inches. Onset was sudden and it has lasted a

couple of

> days. We used to call this a charley horse in the old days. I'd

appreciate

> knowing what topicals and what supplements you might recommend that

you use or

> have heard of using to ease the pain and what treatment might end

these painful

> cramps (like acupuncture?) Thanks, Mal

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

If you're getting leg cramps you may have a low potassium level. That, I

believe is the most common cause of leg cramps. Muscles need potassium to

function without a sufficient amount they " cramp " . Everyone things the best

source

of potassium is banannas, but thats not the case. DRIED APRICOTS have the

highest amount of readily digestible potassium. However, be aware that too much

potassium can cause an arrhythmia, so eat them in moderation until you figure

out how many you need to get rid of your leg cramps. Godd Luck.

[Guest guest]

I think some have said magnesium helps. Have you tried Epsom salt baths.

S S

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All,  I am experiencing excruciating cramping pain in my left inner thigh <BR>

from knee up about 6 inches.  Onset was sudden and it has lasted a couple of

<BR>

days.  We used to call this a charley horse in the old days.    I'd appreciate

<BR>

knowing what topicals and what supplements you might recommend that you use or

<BR>

have heard of using to ease the pain and what treatment might end these painful

<BR>

cramps (like acupuncture?)  Thanks,  Mal<BR>

<BR>

<BR>

[Guest guest]

I think my leg cramps were due to mercury or other heavy metals. I'm

on my 2nd round of tddmps right now. I think when you guys talk

rounds of chelation you mean the amount of times you've been through

chelation (as I'm doing 1 week on and one week off and this is my 2nd

week on.) If that's not what the rounds mean please let me know.

I was having leg cramps after amalgam removal until I started tddmps.

While on the 1st week I experienced no leg cramps. Then for my week

off the leg cramps came back and now that I'm on again they went away

so far. I felt horrible on my week off. I'm really glad I found this

group and was told about how dangerous iv dmps can be. I'm only doing

10 drops of dmps a day for a week and couldn't imagine how I'd feel

after putting a huge amount of dmps directly into my veins all at once.

Carolyn

[Guest guest]

Over the years I have read of people who benefited by the three major

minerals, calcium, magnesium, or potassium. Usually it is just one mineral

that the person is low in. But consider the relationship all three have

together.

My mother used to get bad leg cramps and the only thing that helped

her was tonic water with quinine in it. I don't remember how much she

drank but it worked for her.

Liz D.

> [Original Message]

> From: <KBastible@...>

> < >

> Date: 10/2/2005 4:54:06 PM

> Subject: Re: [ ] Re: Leg Cramps

>

> If you're getting leg cramps you may have a low potassium level. That, I

> believe is the most common cause of leg cramps. Muscles need potassium

to

> function without a sufficient amount they " cramp " . Everyone things the

best source

> of potassium is banannas, but thats not the case. DRIED APRICOTS have

the

> highest amount of readily digestible potassium. However, be aware that

too much

> potassium can cause an arrhythmia, so eat them in moderation until you

figure

> out how many you need to get rid of your leg cramps. Godd Luck.

>

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