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Severe leg cramps: How do you relax severe leg cramps?
Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Apr 28, 2021 | Replies (208)Comment receiving replies
Hi - it sounds like you discovered the formula to help your husband (carefully).
When my Mom was on numerous meds and getting horrible leg cramps, they did specific electrolyte testing and identified her deficiencies. Turns out she was drinking TOO MUCH water - at less than 5' and about 100 lbs, the 32oz water & ice tumbler she was draining about 3x a day was washing out too much, so the doctor changed her to a smaller tumbler (cognitive issues - she was determined to empty it 3 times) and told us to add a daily specific multi-vitamin/mineral (don't remember which) - she got 90% better over a short time.
Many meds, especially those for heart & BP, can mess with electrolytes - but too many supplements can mess with effectiveness of the meds as well. So if you take meds for heart, BP or kidneys, clear any supplements with your doc or friendly pharmacist to be sure you don't cause a new problem while trying to solve another one.
Sue
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It is hard to balance things for those we love. Having multiple myeloma, one of his most important life choices is keep those kidneys flushing, deciding how much to flush and variations in amounts can lead to little imbalances. I wish we were closer to Mayo so we could get that kind of testing easily. Luckily we do have a really good oncology doctor that we can talk to about these things. The secret is...........he used to be a Mayo doctor. We see him on a family plan these days.
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Sue, you are sooooo wise!
I keep mentioning the word 'balance'...our hormones, electrolytes, organs all depend on each other in the proper order and amount to keep us running well.
My sweet father often reminded us 'everything in moderation'....He lived a remarkable life until age 92, worked out in the pool daily, played tennis until he was 87....maybe a bit too long for safety, but this life focus helped him stay very healthy and active. I have added his advice to my life. Moderation, not a natural part of my personality!
I rarely have the all night leg cramping like I did for so long. And, like @barbb said, I've learned how to stretch my leg down with the heel and help the muscles release. I also add diaphramatic breathing that helps with relaxation and pain relief. Importantly, we determined the cause of the cramping, w/bloodwork and increased my potassium, magnesium and iron+C. Big improvement....
Blessings to all, elizabeth