R.N.

cramps in both legs at night....Treatment?

[lee73010]

You could be low on Potassium.  I can't tell you for sure without seeing blood work.  When I get cramps, I eat a banana or something with potassium and it helps.  Please don't take this advice as that of a doctor's.

[bibigirl12_10]

if they are like "charlie horses" try a table spoon of mustard as soon as the cramping starts, immediate relief!

[bigsissie]

I would think potassium too. I asked my dr about that and he said and I quote "drink a V-8" lol the tomato one not the splashers. He said that it contains more vitamins that we need for hydration including potassium than most vitamins and our bodies absorb more of them because of the liquid form. There is also a newish drink made from coconut water called Zico that has high levels of potassium. Too high for me makes me swell. Hope you get relief soon. Best wishes.

Sissie

[Dr Sharma]

Hi there. The most common site leg cramps especially the ones calf, hamstring and the quadriceps. Usually occur at night, there can be various including muscle fatigue, heavy exercising, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance and medications like statins and prednisone. Usually seen after a new kind of exercise and over exertion at body fatigue, these can be prevented by staying hydrated at least three full glasses of water each day. Stretch regularly after exercise and avoid exercising vigorously just prior to sleep. Hope this helps. Take care.