Leg Cramps

christianmomof5

Hello All

I have been having leg cramps at night while I sleep since I started this journey any advice?

And I eat plenty of bananas just a thumbs up on that.

thanks

Tina Marie

christianmomof5

yes I have been walking.

christianmomof5

thank you all Im going to get some coral calcium to see if that takes care of the leg cramps, never thought of magnesium till you said something and I believe you are right!! see I havent eaten anything but fruits and vegtables no seeds or nuts or anything else so Im sure I need something, Im not a nut and seeds person.

louiser

I had the regular calf and toe cramps on and off for years.  then I started to get sever cramps from my knee to my groin. always at night just when Id start to fall asleep. they were so bad I get sick to my stomach and sweats. After trying water, salves, bananas, preasure socks , hot packs and more things then I can remember now My Dr told me to try tonic water with quinine. Iv been 6 months now and (knock knock) not one leg cramp. The dr said they use to give the men in the army quinine pills. The taste is stronger then gingerale but I got use to it. I guess you could mix it with something. You can get it at your locale food store at the end of the soda isle. small cans or 10oz bottles. they have bigger bottles also. good luck  sleep well.

kathieb

At age 80, and in excellent health overall, I've been getting nighttime cramps in my legs, ankles and feet for several years. The best remedy I've found is the use of leg warmers and soft fleece booties. Leg stretches are also helpful. Sometimes I have to put two pairs of leg warmers on, but I usually fall asleep and wake up later with hot legs. I remove the warmers and go back to sleep. No more problems the rest of the night. I use the booties only if my ankles or feet cramp up.

I also have restless leg syndrome, though not every night. The best remedy for me is the leg stretch exercises. Leg warmers help, too, if the stretches aren't enough to stop it. 

I don't know what causes these problems, nor do I really care. I'm only interested in making them stop so I can get some sleep. I hope my remedies will help others.

I get my leg warmers on Amazon. My favorite ones are the extra long ones. I can see why ballet dancers use them for practicing. I bought leg warmers for all three of my sisters, and they swear by them for leg cramps. Three of us are in our eighties. I guess it's an "aging thing."