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Leg cramps?

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sleepfinder · 21/09/2007 20:04

Not had this before - cramps up and down the back of my calves. Sudden onset, sometimes one leg sometimes both.

I do a lot of walking but also take care to rest my legs.

Is there anything I should be doing to prevent / ease these cramps and are they totally normal?

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SenoraPostrophe · 21/09/2007 20:07

I used to get this. I think it's related to mineral deficiency - I started eating more bananas and it went away.

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sleepfinder · 21/09/2007 20:15

oh, crikey thanks - I wondered why it was happening. I will eat more bananas!

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sarahloumadam · 21/09/2007 20:21

Oh this is horrible, you have my sympathy. Does it happen at night? I found that if I avoid stretching and pointing my toes in the bath or in bed then it doesn't happen. Failing that, grab hold of your foot and flex it towards you and that usually eases it.

Naetha · 21/09/2007 20:58

This has just started happening to me as well - when it comes on, try and point your toes "upright" towards your knees and take deep breaths. Your instinct is to hold your breath, but the more you breathe, the sooner the extra oxygen will dissipate the lactic acid, and the sooner it will stop hurting

moocowme · 21/09/2007 21:32

magbesium deficiency, bananas can help but i just take some tablets and drink loads of water.

i found it quite crippling when it happened to me, could hardly walk for a day or two.