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I am feeling tired, want to lie down and unable to sleep because of leg pain
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoIt means that you've either sat still for to long, you're dehydrated, or you have a lack of potassium. Just go drink some water and eat a banana! That'll help!
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What causes leg cramps?
the cause of leg cramps is the tightening of the muscles in your leg and it really hurts it is painful it can wake u up in the middle of the night and it is not pleasant
Could my leg cramps at night be from a low potassium level?
According the research, a lack of potassium can give leg cramps at night. In order to prevent this, a person should eat food with high potassium such as banana.
Why do you get legcramps at night?
Leg cramps at night can be caused by factors such as dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, overuse of muscles, or poor circulation. Additionally, some medical conditions like peripheral artery disease or certain medications can also contribute to nocturnal leg cramps. Stretching before bed, staying hydrated, and reviewing medications with a healthcare provider can help reduce the occurrence of leg cramps at night.
Could a heating blanket cause leg cramps at night?
A heating pad can be used to help with the leg cramps, not usually causing them. There is lots of information on the internet about leg cramps. A few things to try would be some simple stretching and exercises before bed and drink lots of water.
If you have tendonitis in both feet and my elbow and last night you had bad leg cramps is all this related?
It might be, you might have tendinitis in your leg. Night leg cramps can be either a result of diabetes, associated with peripheral artery disease, an effect of pregnancy or, as in most people, not related to anything. See the link below.
Can cold weather cause leg cramps?
I just got back from camping. It was hot during the day and cold at night. I slep with a light fleece blanket the first night and while I did not get really cold I did have terrible leg cramps in the large muscles of the thigh. The next night I used the fleece and added to it another two blankets and a quilt. No cramps occured. The second night was a few( maybe 5 max) degrees warmer.
Can drinking water prevent nighttime leg cramps?
Dehydration can be a cause of leg cramps therefore, drinking water can help to prevent them. Sitting for long periods of time and not getting enough potassium can also cause leg cramps.
Can taking Aleve cause leg cramps?
Yes, it causes leg cramps for me. It does wonders for my arthritis and other aches and pains. But, after a few days, I will wake up in the middle of the night with leg cramps, usually on the inside of my thighs - even sometimes in both legs at the same time. I try to take potassium. This seems to help.
How can I avoid leg cramps while sleeping at night?
Some ideas to prevent idiopathic leg cramps, nocturnal leg cramps, include changing sleeping posture to relax the leg muscles you could try sleeping with legs hanging out of the bed. Make sure you stretch leg muscles before bed and keep hydrated.
What can you do when getting bad leg cramps-?
Stretching and massaging the leg can help in getting rid the cramps.
Can Mobic cause leg cramps?
Leg crampsLeg cramps has been reported by people with low density lipoprotein abnormal.
How long do leg cramps last after your period ends?
Leg cramps have absolutely nothing to do with menstruation. If you have leg cramps it may be due to increased activity or strain on your legs, if it continues for more than a week see your doctor.
