Leg cramps at nite sleeping or napping
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Leg cramps at nite sleeping or napping
I used to have these a lot before but haven't had them for a long time. But now that I am actively motivated and find myself working on projects around the house I feel good........until I go to bed at nite. Then whammo I wake up with the WORST leg cramps in my thighs.....OMG I can't even hardly walk but have to get up and walk it out. Then 2 hrs later the other leg, then 2 hrs later back to the 1st leg......so on and so on. THen I napped this afternoon and I got them again napping on the couch. Why is this and what might I need to avoid these. Any advice would be appreciated.
Cathy
Cathy, magnesium has helped my leg cramps. If you can't tolerate it orally (it can aggravate D), I've found that the spray (which you can make or buy) is effective as well. http://www.swansonvitamins.com/swanson- ... ize=SWU481
Hi Cathy,
Leg/foot cramps are common with IBDs because of the malabsorption problems. Most of us are short on Magnesium. If additional magnesium doesn't eliminate the problem, you might be low on calcium intake.
Tex
Leg/foot cramps are common with IBDs because of the malabsorption problems. Most of us are short on Magnesium. If additional magnesium doesn't eliminate the problem, you might be low on calcium intake.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
Cathy,
Your calcium level should be fine. As Deb said, the most common cause of leg cramps is a magnesium deficiency. Similar to vitamin D, most people in the general population are deficient in magnesium, so for us, it's even more likely.
Tex
Your calcium level should be fine. As Deb said, the most common cause of leg cramps is a magnesium deficiency. Similar to vitamin D, most people in the general population are deficient in magnesium, so for us, it's even more likely.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
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Charlotte,
Good point. Because when we are dehydrated, we're also likely to be low on certain electrolytes, (one of which is calcium), and this can contribute to leg or foot cramps.
Tex
Good point. Because when we are dehydrated, we're also likely to be low on certain electrolytes, (one of which is calcium), and this can contribute to leg or foot cramps.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
Charlotte,
Thats a good call too. I just told someone the other day that I find I am not drinking as much water as I was and need to be careful with that. My 1 Pepsi or 7 Up a day has turned into 2 or 3 at the most just becasue it tastes so good to me and I still feel better when I drink a 7 Up. But I need to get back to the water water water. Will still get some Magnesium spray to see if that helps as well.
thanks again all
Thats a good call too. I just told someone the other day that I find I am not drinking as much water as I was and need to be careful with that. My 1 Pepsi or 7 Up a day has turned into 2 or 3 at the most just becasue it tastes so good to me and I still feel better when I drink a 7 Up. But I need to get back to the water water water. Will still get some Magnesium spray to see if that helps as well.
thanks again all
Cathy