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What can you take for leg cramps you are 65 years old take no medicine?
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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.
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What medicine is available for leg cramps?
Ly down on a table on your bacck and hold your leg in the air for about 10 seconds 3 imes.
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.
Does aspirin help to prevent leg cramps?
If you are experiencing leg cramps because of blocked arteries in the legs, you can take a low dose of aspirin to prevent these cramps, combined with exercise.
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 do you get leg cramps to go away?
Eating foods high in potassium can significantly reduce leg cramps. If you choose to use a tablet supplement be very careful, you don't want to take too much.
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.
Does rubbing alcohol helps to relieve muscle cramps?
I have had issues with leg cramps for 45 years, since early teen years. I take potassium, eat bananas, grapes and do on. Still get cramps if I have worked up a lot of sweat for a few hours. Rubbing alcohol works almost instantly and no more cramps the rest of the night. I really don't care why or what the experts say, it works for me every time.
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.
