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ConeyIsBabe 08-07-2008 02:48 PM

Leg/foot cramps
 
Over in the Feminine Forum there's a topic called Restless Legs where Susan & Tom gave a great tip for leg cramps!!!

I'm prone to getting foot cramps; I suspect it's because I don't drink enough water or perhaps don't get enough potassium in my diet? The cramps come usually when I'm lying in bed or even sometimes when asleep or when I extend the muscles of my foot - sometimes mild cramps and sometimes very painful.

Anyway, Susan & Tom gave the tip to bite your lower lip and the cramp will subside. Last night I had a mild cramp in my foot.......... bit my lower lip ....... and in a few seconds the cramp stopped ! I'll have to try it on a more severe leg cramp, next time it happens!!!

THANKS FOR TIP Susan or was it Tom ?

Any other information on leg/foot cramps?

Peazoup 08-07-2008 03:16 PM

Re: Leg/foot cramps
 
Hi CIB,
I can relate to this. I too have Restless Leg Syndrome and cramps seem to come along with it. Sometimes, with the most painful ones, my toes get all gnarled up. I've found that if I run some really, really hot water in the tub, sit on the edge and put my feet in, it helps the cramp subside. With the less severe cramps, just getting up and walking around helps me. Either way, it's a bummer to have to get up in the middle of the night and tend to it, isn't it? Love to hear other suggestions.

nONIE 08-07-2008 04:16 PM

Re: Leg/foot cramps
 
Did anyone ever hear of the toe cramps called charlie horses?? I wonder where that expression came from?
What a wonderful tip from Susan & Tom. So simple and it works???

redwitch 08-07-2008 04:18 PM

Re: Leg/foot cramps
 
For me, it is a banana a day. I can guarantee if I go two days without eating one, I'll get cramps that night. Gotta love the potassium in them.

KathieI 08-07-2008 06:05 PM

Re: Leg/foot cramps
 
CIB's, out of curiosity, how come you decided to start a new thread? Wasn't the thread under Fem Forum enough? I often wonder why people post secondary threads when there's one already on going? It sort of confuses issues, don't you think?

chelsea24 08-07-2008 08:28 PM

Re: Leg/foot cramps
 
PLEASE SEE "RESTLESS LEGS" IN THE FEM FORUM. This is a duplicate thread and not needed.

renielarson 08-07-2008 08:40 PM

Re: Leg/foot cramps
 
:agree: Kathie and Chelsea

Adding a new thread only compounds the already present issue of too many duplicates here and makes it difficult for others to find important information. Splitting this subject into a new thread makes navigating the site more complicated.

784caroline 08-07-2008 09:25 PM

Re: Leg/foot cramps
 
Are leg and foot cramps limited to only women. If not, the posting is where it should be!

chelsea24 08-07-2008 09:27 PM

Re: Leg/foot cramps
 
1rnfl Caroline, not limited to women. That's not the point. Duplicate threads just tend to confuse people. And are you really naive enough to think all the guys don't read the Fem Forum? :dontknow:

ConeyIsBabe 08-07-2008 09:28 PM

Re: Leg/foot cramps
 
Ummmmmm....... I think I placed this topic on the health forum because it is related to health and not necessarily a feminine issue. Furthermore, I was under the impression that Restless Leg Syndrome and leg cramps were two separate issues.... I stand corrected. Upon research in my Nutritional Healing book, I see that they both have a connection.


I'm so sorry if I have violated any forum rules, or confused anyone ........ ::)


chuckster 08-07-2008 09:35 PM

Re: Leg/foot cramps
 
Thought you ought to know, I wasn't interested in "restless leg" and never viewed same. However I sometimes have severe calf cramps during the night. This thread interested me and applies to all of us. Thanks CIB for the thread and the tip.. :)

handieman 08-07-2008 10:03 PM

Re: Leg/foot cramps
 
What happened to the "bar of soap cure" I was gonna be reincarnated as bar of soap next time around ;D

chelsea24 08-07-2008 10:23 PM

Re: Leg/foot cramps
 
1rnfl 1rnfl 1rnfl Handie! I knew you guys were reading the Fem Forum! Nutcase! ;D

renielarson 08-07-2008 10:35 PM

Re: Leg/foot cramps
 
Leg cramps was a topic heading on the left side of the Forum at one time.

I have a difficult time understanding why a man would avoid the topic if it related to him even if it was under the Feminine Forum. I would think anyone, including men, would read the thread if it resembled anything close to a personal condition.

Scratching my head....what's up guys? (Not including Handie who reads any and all Feminine posts....lol.)

ConeyIsBabe 08-08-2008 12:05 AM

Re: Leg/foot cramps
 
Chuckster........ you're welcome ;) Although, the tip about biting your lower lip to stop the foot cramp, came from Susan & Tom so I also thank her/him! ;D





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