Electrolyte Imbalance and LegCramps
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Methods of HealingPosted
Wed 28 Apr 2010 1:19am
Painful musclecramps in the legs are probably the most common complaint among runners and other athletes. Legcramps affect many people, not just athletes. There are many factors that can cause legmuscles to cramp.
Dehydration Causes Electrolyte Imbalance and LegCramps
The loss of fluid leading to dehydration is common when exercising
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How to Prevent LegCramps
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Methods of HealingPosted
Mon 15 Mar 2010 8:32pmLegcramps can occur in many different situations. Some people wake up with severe legcramps; others get them while trying to go to sleep. Athletes sometimes experience legcramps while working out or simply walking.
What is a LegCramp?
A legcramp is basically an involuntary contraction of a muscle. It can be an agonizing pain. When
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Do You Get LegCramps from Smoking Weed?
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Methods of HealingPosted
Mon 26 Apr 2010 1:17am
If you regularly smoke marijuana, and you’ve started experiencing legcramps, you may wonder if there is a connection between the two. The truth is that there is no scientific evidence at all that suggests that there is a connection. With that said, however, marijuana and legcramps can actually be connected if you use sound reasoning
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ACUPRESSURE POINTS FOR LEGCRAMPS...
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BarmacPosted
Sun 10 Oct 2010 11:22am
Hold both thumbs to the points located on the top of each foot, in the indention between the big and second toes. Apply pressure for at least a minute or longer if needed to alleviate cramping. This can also help to reduce pain and stiffness.
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How To Deal With LegCramps At Night
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CK WildePosted
Sat 02 Oct 2010 2:19pm
Have you ever had one of those pesky legcramps wake you up in the middle of the night?
I did the other night. It was not fun. It’s hard to massage a legcramp away... if there were any easy remedies. This weekend I found this video. ↓ ↓ ↓
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Nocturnal LegCramps: Night-time Calf Muscle Pain
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Health&Fitness GuideforDummiesPosted
Fri 24 Apr 2009 7:22am
Nocturnal legcramps can lead to a rude awakening: You're suddenly sleepless and in pain in the middle of the night. Symptoms of nocturnal legcramps include excruciating contractions of the calf muscles, and sometimes of the foot muscles as well.
Nocturnal legcramps are true cramps and not spasms. The muscle remains in a cramped and contracted position
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Foods Rich in Potassium Can Reduce LegCramps
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Neil KaoPosted
Sat 13 Jun 2009 12:26am
Sometimes people can develop legcramps from medications. This is an undesired adverse drug reaction. This is usually from a low potassium level in the blood and muscles. Really the only allergy or asthma medications that cause legcramps are corticosteroids. These doses are high when inhaled ( Advair 500/50, Symbicort 160/4.5) or by mouth
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Nocturnal LegCramps
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Elaine E.Posted
Mon 25 Aug 2008 3:02pm
I can't tell you how many people mention that they suffer from legcramps, usually calf cramps, in bed at night. If you suffer from these nocturnal legcramps, you aren't alone at all.
In most cases, nighttime legcramps are due to inactivity in the leg muscles during the day. Inactivity doesn't just mean lack of vigorous exercise
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Is there any way to prevent painful legcramps in the middle of the night?
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Dr. Gabe M.Posted
Wed 01 Oct 2008 8:12pm1 Comment
. Painful muscle cramps at night can also be caused by nerve damage such as that caused by pinching a nerve, muscle damage, a partially-obstructed flow of blood to the legs... cramps in exercisers is lack of salt.
The Food and Drug Administration has ruled that none of the over-the-counter drugs used to treat night-time legcramps are recognized
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LegCramps
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Kris K.Posted
Fri 12 Sep 2008 4:04am1 Comment
Last night, a woman in class asked for any ideas to help with night time foot and lower legcramps. Here are a few ideas that got tossed around, and a special thanks to Janet and Sylvia for coming up with some interesting suggestions.
To prevent cramps:
1. Massage the lower legs and feet before going to bed and upon waking in the morning.
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