[gerryh1943]

Could and out there tell me what kind of Dr can I go to for very bad foot and leg cramps? BEEN up two nights with leg cramps from the foot to the thigh,thank God my husband is with me. I have drank vinegar, I drink at least 4 bottles of water a day take restless leg pill,use cramp 911 lotion. The Dr gave me prescription of muscle relaxing pill. All with no help.What Dr would you go to?????

[looneycat]

Originally Posted by gerryh1943

Could and out there tell me what kind of Dr can I go to for very bad foot and leg cramps? BEEN up two nights with leg cramps from the foot to the thigh,thank God my husband is with me. I have drank vinegar, I drink at least 4 bottles of water a day take restless leg pill,use cramp 911 lotion. The Dr gave me prescription of muscle relaxing pill. All with no help.What Dr would you go to?????

vinegar? i've always used quinine water for leg cramps, it works well. you need someone in the musculo/skeletal field i'd try florida musculo skeletal group in sumter landing.

[graciegirl]

You must have a doctor if one gave you a prescription for muscle relaxants. Did your blood test show that you were low in Potassium? Do not self medicate on Potassium, too much can hurt you. I see Dr. Hamilton Fish, an endocrinologist. You could call and ask the nurse if these symptoms are something he handles. If not see your doctor again. Have your blood tested again. If you are taking something with a diuretic it sometimes flushes out too much Potassium and the medication may need to be adjusted, but please don't do it yourself.

[NYGUY]

You might want to contact a vascular specialist to schedule a Vascular Ultrasound on your legs.

[Chatbrat]

I have a personal trainer, recommends the following, take your body weight, divide it in half, that # is the # of oz of water you need to drink on a daily basis, to avoid being dehydrated,also wind blowing across exposed skin will dehydrate you,too

avoid soft drinks and alcohol

[CWGUY]

Thanks.... now I have to go find a gallon bottle.

[Chatbrat]

Honestly space out your water consumption-too much water can be toxic

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

Honestly space out your water consumption-too much water can be toxic

I was told that by a bartender once.

[graciegirl]

Night leg cramps Causes - Mayo Clinic

[Rango]

Prescription "Liptor" or it's generic can cause muscle cramps that can be severe.

[Grannygail]

Gatorade works for me. If cramps wake me up, by the time I go to refrig and drink 4oz of Gatorade, my legs are relaxed by the time I get back in bed.

[Carl in Tampa]

Originally Posted by NYGUY

You might want to contact a vascular specialist to schedule a Vascular Ultrasound on your legs.

My cardiologist has posters on the office walls cautioning about Deep Vein Thrombosis, which can be indicated by pain. It can be life threatening.

You might want to consult your cardiologist if you have one and see if a vascular ultrasound is indicated. Otherwise, ask your primary care physician.

Stay healthy.

[Barry1]

McKenzie's exercises are not only for the Spine/Back issues, but when conducted correctly, can prevent Cramping. Search these exercises for specific leg/foot cramping.

[rubicon]

It could be dehydration/electrolytes loss. It could be a lack of potassium . It could be a side affect of a prescription drug. It could be you need to stretch the muscles in your legs.

As we age the legs are the first to go. I dehydrate easily so drink plenty but add about 2-4 oz of power aide to my water/ lemon-aide, etc to build up electrolytes. the formula of taking body weight and dividing by 2 is right except you should also consider that many foods also offer juices that provide fluid content. To determine if you are dehydrating often check the color of your urine. If its dark yellow then you are dehydrating. If it is clear like water you are over hydrated. the ideal color should be a light /pale yellow

I work my core and lower body because if I fall down I want to be able to get back up on my own

After visiting a doctor and with his/her permission I would begin to exercise your legs, etc.

[kcrazorbackfan]

Years ago when my son was playing HS football, early in the season when it was still hot, a lot of the players would cramp up. The team Doctor would make them take big gulps of yellow mustard, i.e. "French's", and that would eliminate the cramps. The last couple of years, especially after playing 18 and then working in the yard, I would get severe cramps, so I started doing the mustard and it really does help.