im getting major leg cramps in the morning, help!?
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I kinda feel this could depend on your age. My daughter had bad leg cramps when she was younger and the doctor said it was growing pains. Of course, I thought she was in the first stages of some disease. Moms way of thinking!!\n\nIf you've seen a doctor and he has checked you out and said it's nothing, then don't get worried about it but instead try some of the following....\n\nFor muscle cramps, gently massage the legs stretching it to help relieve the painful contractions. Relax the muscle by using a hot water bottle or heating pad, or by soaking in a warm bath. \n\nIt could be a varicose vein problem developing. In this case you should try preventing it by several times a day, lie on your back for a few minutes with legs slightly raised, soak legs in warm water, exercise regular and wear a support hose to support your legs.\n\nBecause of meds I have to take, my potassium can fall low. If this happens my legs cramp really bad. So, this could really be your problem because if you are not eating the right foods or if you are on medication yours could be below normal. Eat bananas, drink oj, you can even buy a potassium supplement at WalMart for less than $2.00. \n\nAlso, be sure to drink plenty of water and excerise regularly.\n\nHope something helps those cramps to go away!! :)
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I'm not sure what leg pain you are talking about.  But belive it or not putting a bar of soap under your sheets will stop leg cramps in the night.  I know it sounds weird..but my grandmother told me to do it and it worked.  I know several people that it's worked for...people may think your crazy to do...but don't argue with results!
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It's not that odd and more common than you think.\n\nFirst, consult with your doctor to see if there are any medical conditions that this could be a side effect of.\n\nIn the meantime, potassium is your friend, particularly if you restless legs ever manifest cramps or 'charlie horses'.  The quickest way to get potassium into your system is drink a large glass of orange juice, it almost is immediately absorbed due to the liquid form, with bananas taking second place.  Taking potassium and calcium supplements regularly will also lessen the occasions, but if it starts up, hit the orange juice as soon as possible.\n\nThey also are recent medications for restless leg syndrome, both over the counter and by prescription.\n\nUntil you sort everything out with your doctor and/or find that drinking OJ, eating potassium rich foods, and taking supplements don't work, I wouldn't go straight for the medication.\n\nStretching and walking around also help if you're suddenly hit with an attack.  Hit the OJ, walk around the house a bit, do light leg stretches (and other body parts too as sometimes the 'restless' part can hit other parts of your body).
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If you're really having serious cramps, your GYN may be able to perscribe soma, however it makes you really sleepy so it's not good to take during the day. I generally take 2 asprin and an anti-inflamatory like IB proufen (probably spelled that wrong) during the day. It really depends on how bad the cramps are and what meds your body absorbs more easily. A lot of people swear by midol and pamprin but those usually never work on me, unfortunately. Also, when you're able, the thermacare patches that heat themselves seem to help quite a lot. I generally get the ones for your back and stick those on my abdomen since they seem to heat up a bit more than the others.
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i agree with starrwood that it may be a blood clot, it sounds like it.  \n\nor, do you run?  maybe you pulled a tendon.  go to a sports medicine doctor for analysis.  but ask your family physician first because she may think you should get it analyzed first to see if it IS a blood clot, which may become quite dangerous.  it could come loose and go to your heart or brain and kill you if you have one.  \n\notherwise, what i am really thinking is that perhaps you mean a leg cramp (???)  a lot of people get leg cramps at night.  sometimes they are in the foot, curling the toes so painfully.  then it jumps to the other foot (or leg), so that both of them hurt.  it happens so fast!  it's very interesting, and i do not know why the cramping, very painful, would first come to one leg (foot), then be shared in equal measure so fast with the other one!  \n\nfor my leg cramps i take an old-fashioned prescriptive drug called quinine glutamate.  quinine is also found in most brands of tonic water.  tonic water is sold where soda pops are found at the grocery store.  sometimes tonic water with quinine helps this cramping problem.  with me, it does not.  but i do not ALWAYS get leg cramps, so i only use the pills when needed.  \n\nthis drug is thought of these days as "not formulary," which only means that the pharmaceutical companies are in charge of what things the doctors see viable for curing your ills.  in addition, the insurance companies are in cahoots with the pharmaceutical companies, so watch out.\n\nquinine is the best cure for malaria, but i do not know exactly why it also works for leg cramps.\n\ni hope you feel better soon.  make sure it is not a blood clot first.
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The best is to train your neck so it becomes stronger, massage is also good, apply warm towels on it and if the cramp is too strong then medicine might be needed such as diclofenak or naproxen , something that relaxes your muscles.This website contains info wich can be useful for you hope it works! http://www.webmd.com/hw/health_guide_atoz/sig54597.asp
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Leg cramps are most generally caused by a LACK OF POTASSIUM. I have to take both a diuretic and prescription potassium as Nothing on the market over the counter will do it for me...it is so painful without the potassium. my body simply retains salt from the foods i eat and there fore the diuretic. Now if your husband has restless Leg Syndrome...they call that "ASKENETHIA"(SP?) &is treaded with  (most copmmonly clonazepam..a benzodiazapine at the mg. of .05 mg. per night. ~ I hope that this helps.
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Ok, well, you're seriously constipated dude!\n\nIf you have any kind of abdominal pain, you should see a doctor right away.\n\nBut if you are NOT experiencing any pain, then do the following:\n\nGo to your drugstore and buy a product called 'Senokot'.  They are very safe tablets that work wonders without any painful cramps.  \n\nTake them as instructed on the package and you should see some 'movement' overnight. However, if the next day (over 12 hours or so), nothing happens, go see a doctor right away as it may be a serious problem.\n\nGood luck!
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start taking the medication a day before you expect the pain....once it starts, it's harder to stop\n\ntry a heating pad or a warm bath and try to relax....sometimes breathing exercises even help\n\nalso, make sure you eat healthy and exercise regularly....I can't believe when I get off track how much worse my cramps are!\n\nyou might want to talk to your doctor, they could give you a prescription for the pain and check for any possible problems such as fibroid or endometriosis\n\nwhen I was your age, I had horrible cramps, and I got on birth control pills a couple of years later, and that reduced the pain probably by 80%.....so you may also talk to your doctor about that
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i think ibuprofin works, and caffiene also helps me.  so chocolate, coffee, or a pain reliever with caffiene are all awesome.\n\ni also do better with the cramps if i try not to stay in bed.  even though it hurts (and i am usually pretty cranky at this time), i try to walk around, do normal physical activity and get some fresh air.\n\nmy cramps have gotten less severe over the years, and i hope that the same is true for you.  good luck.
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No this is not normal you need to see a doc and get this checked out.  Since you mentioned cramping I would almost wonder if you shouldn't call urgent care or ER and ask if they think you should be seen today or if it's ok to wait till morning and then see your doc.
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Elevate your legs once you at home, take an ice bag place on the sore parts of your legs leave there for 15 minutes but not any longer. Try not to do any pushing of furniture or any hard work around your house. Then right before bed time take a soothing bath  if at all possible. In the morning try to stay away from anything with caffeine and you should do this on a regular basis and also try to exercise just a little each day..\n\nGood Luck..
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A heating pad works wonders. Something warm will help ease your muscle cramping.
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Ever try a heating pad? Those work well.\n\n Also try exersising, and avoid salty foods. Take some ibuprofin. \n\nIf you have really bad cramps all the time, you should see a doctor.
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You may have a potassium deficiency. I used to get Charlie horses all of the time and I was told this was the reason why. Banana's are high in potassium so you can eat those or get a good vitamin and take daily. Also as soon as you feel one coming on get up and walk immediately and it will keep it from hitting you so hard but you have to get up before the muscle tightens so tight that you can't walk so be quick. Walk through the tightness, don't tip toe through it or it will cramp all the up just as bad as it would have if you didn't get up at all.
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Stand on a step on the balls of your feet and your heels hanging over.  Hold on to the handrail for support. Let your heels drop down slowly then lift them up and stand on your toes as high as you can then slowly let your heels down again..  Repeat 15 times, rest for a minute or two, repeat and rest again.  Do two sets a couple of times every day and increase to three or more sets.  Make sure you've had lots to drink so you don't get leg cramps.  And remember to stretch too.  :o)
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The exact cause of night leg cramps isn't known. Some experts believe they may be due to abnormal processing of electrolytes — essential elements and chemical substances your body needs for basic functions — by muscles. Almost everyone has occasional leg cramps. But they occur most often in older adults. Common causes of night leg cramps include:\n\nMuscle overexertion \nProlonged sitting \nDehydration \nPregnancy \nDiabetes \nDecreased potassium levels \nNeuromuscular disorders, such as Parkinson's disease \nCertain medications, such as albuterol, niacin, diuretics, and some calcium channel blockers and antipsychotic medications \nAlcohol use \n\nIf you do get a leg cramp, you may be able to make it go away by:\n\nWalking on the affected leg \nMassaging the affected muscle\nStraightening your leg and flexing your foot toward your knee until you feel the calf muscles stretch \nApplying a cold pack to the affected muscle \nTaking a hot bath \n\nTo help prevent night leg cramps:\n\nDrink plenty of fluids during the day \nStretch your leg muscles before bedtime