Charley Horse in left calf waking me up every night.

[Guest guest]

Just stretch them before bed time and again if you get up during the

night. Stand in front of a wall flat footed and lean forward with your

hands on the wall. Works for me! Ron

[Guest guest]

I've been on the diet over 3 months (candida version) and recently have been having terrible cramping (charley horse) in my left calf in the middle of the night. It could be potassium, but it could also be any of the other electrolytes (calcium, sodium, magnesium). Maybe you could enter the food you eat for a couple days into fitday, because it will tell you the amounts of vitamins/minerals you're getting. Then maybe you'll be able to tell easier which one's unbalanced. Cheers!Alyssa 16 yo UC April 2008, dx Sept 2008SCD June 2009 (restarted)Azathioprine 75 mg 1x per dayPrednisone 20 mg 1x per day

[Guest guest]

I'm taking lots of calcium and magnesium, but I will go to fitday and enter my

food there. Great idea Alyssa, thanks!

Tamra in Gilroy

>

>

> > I've been on the diet over 3 months (candida version) and recently

> > have been having terrible cramping (charley horse) in my left calf

> > in the middle of the night.

>

>

> It could be potassium, but it could also be any of the other

> electrolytes (calcium, sodium, magnesium). Maybe you could enter the

> food you eat for a couple days into fitday, because it will tell you

> the amounts of vitamins/minerals you're getting. Then maybe you'll be

> able to tell easier which one's unbalanced.

>

> Cheers!

> Alyssa 16 yo

> UC April 2008, dx Sept 2008

> SCD June 2009 (restarted)

> Azathioprine 75 mg 1x per day

> Prednisone 20 mg 1x per day

>

[Guest guest]

i got those on/off a while back - i agree up the potassium magnesium etc- also

rub epsom salt right on the area - stretch it and pull your toes up as soon as

it starts and (this is weird) but put the tip of your tongue to the roof of

your mouth and your pointer pressing that space under your nose - the indent

part - it helps!!

the man who I heard it from just passed away this week - maybe i'm keeping his

legend alive but it helps me -good luck

eileen

2 years 5 months scd

>

>

> > I've been on the diet over 3 months (candida version) and recently

> > have been having terrible cramping (charley horse) in my left calf

> > in the middle of the night.

>

>

> It could be potassium, but it could also be any of the other

> electrolytes (calcium, sodium, magnesium). Maybe you could enter the

> food you eat for a couple days into fitday, because it will tell you

> the amounts of vitamins/minerals you're getting. Then maybe you'll be

> able to tell easier which one's unbalanced.

>

> Cheers!

> Alyssa 16 yo

> UC April 2008, dx Sept 2008

> SCD June 2009 (restarted)

> Azathioprine 75 mg 1x per day

> Prednisone 20 mg 1x per day

>

[Guest guest]

I

get severe muscle cramps in my legs and feet all the time, and some of the

worst hit me during the night, very annoying [grin]. I am low in

magnesium and potassium per my blood work, plus I need to boost my electrolytes

regularly depending on my level of physical activity. I’ve found

that when it comes to muscle cramps, magnesium and potassium are critical for

me. I generally supplement magnesium once a day and supplement potassium

every other day, depending on whether I’ve also had to boost my

electrolytes. I can’t eat bananas, or much other fruit, so don’t

get enough nutrients from food sources.

But

when I wake up at 3 am with the very severe feet and calf cramps, when walking

around the house for 5 minutes doesn’t relax the tendons, then I have to

take a dose of potassium and wait it out. By being proactive in

supplementing magnesium and potassium regularly, I have been able to keep the

severe bouts of muscle cramps to once every 10 to 14 days, which also happens

to be the cycle of my neurological “crashes,” sort of an early

warning sign for me [sigh]. Fortunately for me the muscle cramps choose one leg/foot

or the other, never both at the same time [grin].

Anyway,

I would suggest you try magnesium and potassium and see which one helps you the

most. You might need more of one than the other.

Kim M.

SCD 6 years

Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction 6+ years

neurological & spinal deterioration 3+ years

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I've

been on the diet over 3 months (candida version) and recently have been having

terrible cramping (charley horse) in my left calf in the middle of the night.

I'm assuming it's potasium because I can't eat any of the foods that have

potassium in them (bananas, potatoes, prunes, etc.), but wanted to check with

the group first before going out to buy some potassium at the vitamin store.

Thanks,

Tamra in Gilroy

[Guest guest]

Just straightening my leg out made mine go away. I used to get them really bad

when I ate SAD. I don't eat any high potassium foods, but I don't get them

anymore.

Misty Kimble

CD - no meds

SCD - 2 + years

>

> Just stretch them before bed time and again if you get up during the

> night. Stand in front of a wall flat footed and lean forward with your

> hands on the wall. Works for me! Ron

>

[Guest guest]

Last night I took potassium with dinner and then did gentle yoga stretches

before going to bed. I'm happy to report I had no leg cramps and slept well,

YAY!

I'm still going to use the fitday.com website because it looks very useful.

Tamra in Gilroy

>

>

> > I've been on the diet over 3 months (candida version) and recently

> > have been having terrible cramping (charley horse) in my left calf

> > in the middle of the night.

>

>

> It could be potassium, but it could also be any of the other

> electrolytes (calcium, sodium, magnesium). Maybe you could enter the

> food you eat for a couple days into fitday, because it will tell you

> the amounts of vitamins/minerals you're getting. Then maybe you'll be

> able to tell easier which one's unbalanced.

>

> Cheers!

> Alyssa 16 yo

> UC April 2008, dx Sept 2008

> SCD June 2009 (restarted)

> Azathioprine 75 mg 1x per day

> Prednisone 20 mg 1x per day

>

[Guest guest]

Does lemonade have potassium in it? How does it help leg cramps?

Tamra in Gilroy

>

> Can you do daily lemonade for potassium instead? Perfect for the weather at

the moment. Just ice water with some lemon and optional honey and mint leaves

mixed in.

[Guest guest]

Woke up this morning with 1 in right foot and left shin. Tried to stand and lean

on wall. Left one took about 2 minutes to leave. Have been having green blender

drinks, so thought had enough ptasium and magnesium from them. Did eat lots of

cooked blendered spincach yesterday though, Will test for other electrolytes.

I try deep breathing also wondering if circulation is reduced.

and getting more rest.

>

> Mara

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>

>

> Alas, my body does the opposite of what it is supposed to and is intolerant

> of so many things. Frustrating when I know there is so much more I could do

> if my body would only cooperate. [sigh]

>

>

>

> Since my digestive disorders kicked in, or because of my severe reaction to

> my first dose of antifungal Diflucan, or both, I can no longer have lemon

> juice in water (or in vegetable dressings, not that I make any because of

> the fat content.) nor can I have chilled liquids. I put lemon or lime juice

> in my applesauce so I can get the benefit of lemons without having to suffer

> severe stomach upset and an outbreak of hives. Can't even make the lemon

> muffins from Lucy's cookbook - well, I make the recipe because I love the

> smell, but I take them to work potlucks since I can't actually swallow a

> mouthful.. I love lemons and lemonade, but just can't do much with them at

> this point.

>

>

>

> But you're right, lemonade is delightful, especially at this time of year.

>

>

>

> And, wouldn't you know my skin reacts severely to epsom salt baths. Of

> course my skin reacts to everything, so that isn't saying much. [grin] I do

> occasionally soak my feet in a weak epsom salt bath to help with my

> neuropathies, but my skin is very red and terribly itchy within 10 minutes,

> and takes a while to recover, so I don't do it too often nor do I want my

> whole body in that state!

>

>

>

> So, I just use liquid minerals on a regular basis. And hope for the best!

> Thanks for the suggestions, however. I'll remember to suggest that to

> others dealing with muscle cramps, I tend to forget some of the

> possibilities.

>

>

>

> Kim M.

>

> SCD 6 years

>

>

>

>

>

> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

>

> Can you do daily lemonade for potassium instead? Perfect for the weather at

> the moment. Just ice water with some lemon and optional honey and mint

> leaves mixed in.

>

> And can you do epsom baths to supplement the magnesium, Kim?

>

> Mara

>