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Nocturnal Leg Cramps: Night-time Calf Muscle Pain by Health&Fitness GuideforDummies Posted Fri 24 Apr 2009 7:22am contractions of the calf muscles, and sometimes of the foot muscles as well. Nocturnal leg cramps are true cramps and not spasms. The muscle remains in a cramped and contracted position... of the power of the cramp. Studies have shown increased electrical activity in the affected muscles, but doctors still don't know what causes nocturnal leg cramps. In some cases, it may Read on »

Should you run on sore, cramping legs? by Cord C. Patient Expert

Posted Sun 11 Jan 2009 2:48pm long you can over use those muscles which is a classic case for spasms to hop on board a set of perfectly trained legs. Another couple of reasons could be fluid related or low... Training and racing can cause strange things to happen to your body. Things like cramps and soreness are normal, but when you legs turn to stone and you've got new soreness Read on »

Electrolyte Imbalance and Leg Cramps by Methods of Healing Patient Expert

Posted Wed 28 Apr 2010 1:19am Painful muscle cramps in the legs are probably the most common complaint among runners and other athletes. Leg cramps affect many people, not just athletes. There are many factors that can cause leg muscles to cramp. Dehydration Causes Electrolyte Imbalance and Leg Cramps The loss of fluid leading to dehydration is common when exercising Read on »

How to Prevent Leg Cramps by Methods of Healing Patient Expert

Posted Mon 15 Mar 2010 8:32pm leg cramps while working out or simply walking. What is a Leg Cramp? A leg cramp is basically an involuntary contraction of a muscle. It can be an agonizing pain. When a muscle contracts or spasms and a knot forms in the hamstring, quadriceps, foot or calf this is a leg cramp also known as a Charlie horse. This can last for only a few seconds or up Read on »

Leg Cramps by JasminFlower Posted Tue 24 Feb 2009 6:55am Some muscle cramps and spasms are due to over-use and some due to under-use. One culprit of leg and foot cramps (oh, so very painful ... speaking from experience) is stress. Stress reduces our bodies uptake and use of magnesium. Although, frequently a calcium deficiency is the first thing that comes to mind, you will notice that calcium supplements Read on »

Nocturnal Leg Cramps by Elaine E. Healthy Living Professional

Posted Mon 25 Aug 2008 3:02pm I can't tell you how many people mention that they suffer from leg cramps, usually calf cramps, in bed at night. If you suffer from these nocturnal leg cramps, you aren't alone at all. In most cases, nighttime leg cramps are due to inactivity in the leg muscles during the day. Inactivity doesn't just mean lack of vigorous exercise Read on »

Is there any way to prevent painful leg cramps in the middle of the night? by Dr. Gabe M. Medical Doctor

Posted Wed 01 Oct 2008 8:12pm

1 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... Cramping during sleep is usually due to an exaggeration of a normal muscle reflex. When you turn during sleep, you contract your calf muscles and stretch their tendons Read on »

Foods Rich in Potassium Can Reduce Leg Cramps by Neil Kao Medical Doctor

Posted Sat 13 Jun 2009 12:26am Sometimes people can develop leg cramps 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 leg cramps are corticosteroids. These doses are high when inhaled ( Advair 500/50, Symbicort 160/4.5) or by mouth Read on »

Leg Cramp Treatment by KarenBentley Posted Wed 06 Jan 2010 10:45am Imagine having leg cramps so severe you can’t stand up, you can’t walk, you can’t sit still or do anything except think about the extreme pain you’re having in your legs... problem was extreme leg cramping, and it happened regularly in both legs. My cramping episodes lasted anywhere from 5 minutes to 30 minutes. Sometimes I was able to get relief Read on »

Do You Get Leg Cramps from Smoking Weed? by Methods of Healing Patient Expert

Posted Mon 26 Apr 2010 1:17am If you regularly smoke marijuana, and you’ve started experiencing leg cramps, 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 leg cramps can actually be connected if you use sound reasoning Read on »