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When I was flaring badly last summer I suffered with terrible nightly leg

cramps. I would literally wake up crying. This flare hasn't been nearly as

bad -- caught early and treated I suspect -- and I haven't had the problem.

I think it must have something to do with this cRaP although I don't know

what...

Kathleen in Texas

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Boy it sure seems like we all get these leg cramps. Is it RP related?? sure must be somehow and I can't find anything to back it up. I'm so sorry to all who have them... They are new to me and boy they are miserable. I've made a list of all your suggestions and will try them all. ( the ones I can) thanks again.. I think we should bring this up to or drs and let them know that this is something a lot of us have.

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Hi Everyone,

I noticed that there's been a lot of talk about leg cramps. I used to get them constantly even though my potassium level was good. Then I started drinking Perrier water on a regular basis because it helps with the metho hangover and settles my stomach. I drink a bottle or two a week, best $2.60 I ever spent. Since that I rarely get leg cramps. Don't know if it has anything to do with it. I sure know how painful those cramps are. Also found that rubbing ice on the cramped muscle worked really quickly, as long as you can bear the cold.

Just thought I'd butt my nose in. Hope it's helpful

Elaine M

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Elaine, I love that you can always see the bright side of these things. Geez girl, you have sure had your share of it.. You AND your husband almost hitting the same drunk??? LOL

Thanks for the suggestion of perrier water. I will try it. Can't hurt.

Hope you have a more restful rest of the week.

hugs

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AND I hate to agree with you , BUT I'm afraid I have to. !! Thanks for making me feel SOOO much better today. LOL>.

hugs

I hate to say this, I really do, but I think it is a combo of not using our leg muscles as much as we use to and age!!!!! Yes, that dreaded word "AGE"!!!!!

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Thanks ,

Got some excellent news today. THE INSURANCE COMPANY OK'ED OUR CLAIM!!!!!!!! HURRAY!!!!

So we're getting a new floor. don't know if we pay a deductable or not will find out more when the estimates get in.

Now if I can nly sort out this thing with one of my sales outlets, seems they're missing $430 of my stock.

Guess I must be wicked cause I ain't gettin no rest!!!

Take care and thanks,

Elaine M

-----Original Message-----From: RCColloran@... Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2002 7:44 AMTo: Rpolychondritis Subject: Re: Leg CrampsElaine, I love that you can always see the bright side of these things. Geez girl, you have sure had your share of it.. You AND your husband almost hitting the same drunk??? LOL Thanks for the suggestion of perrier water. I will try it. Can't hurt. Hope you have a more restful rest of the week. hugs DISCLAIMER!!WE ARE NOT MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, THEREFORE ANY INFORMATION THAT IS RECEIVED HERE IS FROM EXPERIENCE ONLY. PLEASE CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE TRYING ANYTHING THAT IS SUGGESTED. WE ARE NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR YOUR PHYSICIAN AND ARE NOT TRYING TO BE. REMEMBER EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT AND TREATMENT MAYBE DIFFERENT FOR MANY OF US. THANK YOU

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Well Elaine, at least something is going in your favor. I hope the rest turns around for you too. You deserve it.... Have a great weekend and keep us posted as to how you are.

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Thanks ,

Got some excellent news today. THE INSURANCE COMPANY OK'ED OUR CLAIM!!!!!!!! HURRAY!!!!

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My family doc, tells me to eat bananas for potassium. I am having

alot of leg cramps at night. But bananas have LOTS of carbs. Any

suggestions? Thanks, Pam

P.S. Bananas with peanutbutter are heaven!!! :)

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> My family doc, tells me to eat bananas for potassium. I am having

> alot of leg cramps at night. But bananas have LOTS of carbs. Any

> suggestions? Thanks, Pam P.S. Bananas with peanutbutter are

heaven!!! :)<<<

Bananas are way high in sugar. I would think you would get way too

much sugar if you ate enough bananas to help your potassium level.

Have you had labs done to see if that is what is actually causing

your leg cramps? If so, you might actually need a potassium

supplement if eating foods high in potassium doesn't bring the level

up.

These foods are a good source of potassium (more than 225 mg per 1/2

cup serving) without being too high in sugar:

All meats, poultry and fish

Avocados

Lima Beans

Potatoes

Spinach

Tomatoes

V-8 juice

Winter squash

Other foods with moderate potassium (125 -225 mg per serving) and

fairly low sugar are:

Asparagus

Broccoli

Carrots

Corn

Eggplant

Green peas

Loose leaf lettuce (not iceberg)

Mushrooms (fresh)

Onions

Summer Squash (including zucchini)

Sheri

In Sunny Florida

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Once you have real blood levels (the test is cheap & fast, PCP can do this)

I take pot. supps. I take 4, but that was one pill, test, 2 pill, test,

etc. When I reached 4, levels reached & held perfection. But you adjust to

YOU, to your labs. Potassium is in charge of that OTHER annoying muscle, the

heart, and you don't wanna be dinking around with that high or low.

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> My family doc, tells me to eat bananas for potassium. I am having

> alot of leg cramps at night. But bananas have LOTS of carbs. Any

> suggestions? Thanks, Pam

> P.S. Bananas with peanutbutter are heaven!!! :)

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Hi Pam,

I get leg cramps, calve down to my toes if I don't take my calcium.

(Ok I'm having memory problem, did I spell calve like the leg or like the

little baby cow that goes moo? If like the little baby cow, then please

know I meant my lower leg LOL)

Joanie

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> My family doc, tells me to eat bananas for potassium. I am having

> alot of leg cramps at night. But bananas have LOTS of carbs. Any

> suggestions? Thanks, Pam

> P.S. Bananas with peanutbutter are heaven!!! :)

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Bananas are not only high in carbs and sugar, you would have to eat an

entire bunch to get enough potassium to bring your levels up if you are

deficient.

Amber/FL

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My family doc, tells me to eat bananas for potassium. I am having

alot of leg cramps at night. But bananas have LOTS of carbs. Any

suggestions? Thanks, Pam

P.S. Bananas with peanutbutter are heaven!!! :)

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Joanie wrote:

" I get leg cramps, calve down to my toes if I don't take my calcium. "

I wonder if that is my problem? I have been having lots of muscle

cramps lately, even in my hands. I was taking three 500 mg calcium

capsules per day, lately I've been lucky to get in one. I will be

very greatful to you if I find out this is why!

" FarAwayDeb "

lap RNY 8/2/01

Rochester, NY

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And even with those 3 a day, you were NOT getting 1500 mg of pure calcium,

only about 1/4 of that. By its very nature, calcium citrate (or any other form,

for that matter) is not all pure calcium. To get 500mg of pure calcium from

one capsule, the capsule would be too huge for you to swallow. Be wary of any

product that says it has 500 mg calcium in just one pill. It is mis-labeled. So

many people out there are thinking they are getting their calcium and they

just are NOT, bcuz they aren't aware of this little-known fact.

Carol A

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In a message dated 11/11/2003 5:22:50 PM Central Standard Time,

farawaydeb@... writes:

> Joanie wrote:

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> " I get leg cramps, calve down to my toes if I don't take my calcium. "

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> I wonder if that is my problem? I have been having lots of muscle

> cramps lately, even in my hands. I was taking three 500 mg calcium

> capsules per day, lately I've been lucky to get in one. I will be

> very greatful to you if I find out this is why!

>

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