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Severe leg cramps: How do you relax severe leg cramps?

Posted by Dawn, Alumni Mentor @dawn_giacabazi, Jun 25, 2016

Please someone tell me the trick to relax severe leg cramps????
Lord, they are lasting 1-2 hours, debilitating pain. Can't walk them off. Starting behind the knees down to my toes. Some curl my toes some point them. Tried stretching, bio feedback relaxation. NO HELP!! HELP!

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degarden_girl | @degarden_girl | Oct 10, 2018

@lioness I am so happy that you are getting some relief. The endless number of adjustments that must be possible will allow you to find just what you need on any particular night.

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james2189 | @james2189 | Oct 10, 2018

Only thing I know is heat or ice Make sure you're staying hydrated stretching walking warm bath maybe with some Epson salt. If they continue go to the dr and find out why you are having them. I'm sorry I'm not much help . But I hope you can get them under control. 🙂

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Mamacita, Alumna Mentor | @mamacita | Oct 10, 2018
In reply to @lioness "@kauaimic Could be I know one time I was in a donut shop and burnt my..." + (show)
@lioness

@kauaimic Could be I know one time I was in a donut shop and burnt my hand on hot coffee right away the waitress came over and applied yellow mustard I thought what goods that going to do but believe it or not it took the sting out of my hand

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Yes, mustard is an old remedy in this country So glad it has worked for you!

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Mamacita, Alumna Mentor | @mamacita | Oct 10, 2018
In reply to @james2189 "Only thing I know is heat or ice Make sure you're staying hydrated stretching walking warm..." + (show)
@james2189

Only thing I know is heat or ice Make sure you're staying hydrated stretching walking warm bath maybe with some Epson salt. If they continue go to the dr and find out why you are having them. I'm sorry I'm not much help . But I hope you can get them under control. 🙂

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Hi james2189, you are spot on. I have found that in my situation, tons of good water are a necessity for those of us with any chronic illness.

We must be careful, however because with all the intake of fluid, we have to be careful of our electrolytes. My blood pressure meds, for example, have a diuretic in it.

So, while I definitely take my 8 to 10 glasses per day, I make sure I also take my PCP approved supplements so I won't flush out my Potassium and other important minerals.

Kudos to you, sir, for excellent self care and helping others in the process!

Blessings!

Mamacita

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Mamacita, Alumna Mentor | @mamacita | Oct 10, 2018
In reply to @lioness "@kauaimac Glad to hear it my friend use to carry packets in her purse if one..." + (show)
@lioness

@kauaimac Glad to hear it my friend use to carry packets in her purse if one hit her out came the mustard. Pickle juice may work faster .

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Good afternoon, @lioness! You know what? This Grandma's purse will now contain packets of mustard @

Sometimes the old remedies really are helpful! Love it!

Hugs and good thoughts sent your way.......

Mamacita (Jane)

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lioness | @lioness | Oct 10, 2018
In reply to @degarden_girl "@lioness I am so happy that you are getting some relief. The endless number of adjustments..." + (show)
@degarden_girl

@lioness I am so happy that you are getting some relief. The endless number of adjustments that must be possible will allow you to find just what you need on any particular night.

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@gardengirl thanks very enjoyable it is helping me

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lioness | @lioness | Oct 10, 2018
In reply to @lioness "@kauaimic Neither have I tried it yet Bonnie" + (show)
@lioness

@kauaimic Neither have I tried it yet Bonnie

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@kauaimac Have to try it in new bed before I was so restless it fell on floor!lol

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gkleiner1 | @gkleiner1 | Oct 12, 2018

A Homeopathic remedy called "Leg Cramps" and its sister product "Leg Cramps PM" work great for me -- available at Walgreens, Walmart, King Sooper (in Colorado) and probably lots of other chain markets....

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Jamie Olson | @jamienolson | Oct 13, 2018
In reply to @gkleiner1 "A Homeopathic remedy called "Leg Cramps" and its sister product "Leg Cramps PM" work great for..." + (show)
@gkleiner1

A Homeopathic remedy called "Leg Cramps" and its sister product "Leg Cramps PM" work great for me -- available at Walgreens, Walmart, King Sooper (in Colorado) and probably lots of other chain markets....

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Hi @gkleiner1. Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Thanks for sharing what works for you- that's helpful information. I wonder if this is something safe for kids to use?

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JK | @contentandwell | Nov 8, 2018
In reply to @ladybugmg "Bonnie: Use it as it comes out of the wrapping. I use it dry, just rub..." + (show)
@ladybugmg

Bonnie: Use it as it comes out of the wrapping. I use it dry, just rub it on the cramp area when it occurs. If you don't like the residue that it leaves, you can wash it off after the cramp is gone. I don't wash it off. But there is no reason you can't wash it off. I keep the soap next to my bed because I mostly get the cramps in my legs at night.

Some people leave the soap under their bottom bedsheet and it works for them that way. I also use it to calm the arthritic pain in my shoulder. I hope it gives you some relief!

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@ladybugmg I think I may have to buy some Irish Sping! I don’t often have cramps now but when I did they were so horrible that I wish I knew about this. I wonder if it works on the cramps from cirrhosis.
JK

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