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Ly down on a table on your bacck and hold your leg in the air for about 10 seconds 3 imes.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoFor leg cramps you can take Advil or have a doctor give you muscle relaxers. Also try bananas they have potassium that helps leg cramps.
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What can you take for leg cramps you are 65 years old take no medicine?
Leg cramps can be a sign of low calcium (a common reason for charlie horses). Try drinking more milk or taking a supplement like Caltrate. Also, apply heat when you feel the cramps coming on. It may not be perfect, but it should give some relief.
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.
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.
How can you stop leg cramps?
bannannas
Can low iron cause leg cramps and swelling of legs?
The most common deficiency associated with leg cramps and swelling is potassium.
Can quinine be used for leg cramps?
Yes it can be.
What can you take for leg cramps if you take diabetic medicine?
Morton Salt Substitute. Take 1/8th teaspoon with lots of water. It contains potassium and can work quickly to alleviate the leg cramp. Eat a banana. It will not affect your diabetes.
Constant leg cramps?
A person with constant leg cramps will need to have this seen by a doctor. This may be the result of overworking muscles or may have a different cause.
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
Can coumadin cause extreme leg cramps?
I'm an RN, never heard of anyone complain of leg cramps with Coumadin. However leg cramps, redness swelling or tenderness in the calves can be signs of a DVT (blood clot in the leg). Probably your best bet would be to consult your doctor and rule out anything serious.
