Re: just a quick QUESTION, LEG CRAMPS AT NIGHT ?????

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Muscle cramping is a sign of low potassium levels. You try eating some

bananas? Eating a banana at night might help, just a thought and it

sure couldn't hurt you.

I've had leg cramps on and off for years, some so bad they woke me up

out of a deep sleep- or one that would act up in my foot when I was

driving. Looking back, I attribute those problems to the hep now.

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> HELLO JAX,AND YOU OTHER LADIES.

> For the past few years i have learned to live with the cold hands/feet/

> itching etc.Lately though i have been getting very painfull cramps in

> my left leg {actually its both but left is the worst}whenever i even

> move my foot up or down.The big toe seems to want to go the other way

> and the pain stiffness reaches right up to my calf muscles,AS you can

> gather if i move position in my sleep i get a painfull awakening.I have

> been able up to now to semi control it but i am bothered in case this

> becomes the norm i dont take anything for pain relief.my present

> medication is as follows

> Lansoprazole,1 per day.

> Propanolol 2 40mg 1 morning/night

> Isosobide mononitrate,2 30 per day.

> i look forward to hearing from you.

> cheers *GED*

>

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The cramping can be from low sodium also . Drinking sports drinks is what I do and I havent had leg cramps since . I cut soda's out completely and drink only gatorade ,lol

Re: just a quick QUESTION, LEG CRAMPS AT NIGHT ?????

Muscle cramping is a sign of low potassium levels. You try eating somebananas? Eating a banana at night might help, just a thought and itsure couldn't hurt you. I've had leg cramps on and off for years, some so bad they woke me upout of a deep sleep- or one that would act up in my foot when I wasdriving. Looking back, I attribute those problems to the hep now.>> HELLO JAX,AND YOU OTHER LADIES.> For the past few years i have learned to live with the cold hands/feet/> itching etc.Lately though i have been getting very painfull cramps in> my left leg {actually its both but left is the worst}whenever i even> move my foot up or down.The big toe seems to want to go the other way> and the pain stiffness reaches right up to my calf muscles,AS you can> gather if i move position in my sleep i get a painfull awakening.I have> been able up to now to semi control it but i am bothered in case this> becomes the norm i dont take anything for pain relief.my present > medication is as follows> Lansoprazole,1 per day.> Propanolol 2 40mg 1 morning/night> Isosobide mononitrate,2 30 per day.> i look forward to hearing from you.> cheers *GED*>

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I like Propel flavored waters and I cut out all the diet pepsi, but I

haven't dropped my morning coffee, yet. I will when I start treatment,

tho.

As far as sodium intake, I'm okay there, so far. I do believe caffeine

is very damaging in the long run, probably robs our bodies of more

than just fluids, don't ya think?

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> > HELLO JAX,AND YOU OTHER LADIES.

> > For the past few years i have learned to live with the cold

hands/feet/

> > itching etc.Lately though i have been getting very painfull

cramps in

> > my left leg {actually its both but left is the worst}whenever i even

> > move my foot up or down.The big toe seems to want to go the

other way

> > and the pain stiffness reaches right up to my calf muscles,AS

you can

> > gather if i move position in my sleep i get a painfull

awakening.I have

> > been able up to now to semi control it but i am bothered in case

this

> > becomes the norm i dont take anything for pain relief.my present

> > medication is as follows

> > Lansoprazole,1 per day.

> > Propanolol 2 40mg 1 morning/night

> > Isosobide mononitrate,2 30 per day.

> > i look forward to hearing from you.

> > cheers *GED*

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They have actually found that drinking at least one cup a day of coffee helps reduce certain cancers .So it is good for ya , but not when in excess of a certain amount aday . If you would like I can get the material and post it ?

Re: just a quick QUESTION, LEG CRAMPS AT NIGHT ?????

I like Propel flavored waters and I cut out all the diet pepsi, but Ihaven't dropped my morning coffee, yet. I will when I start treatment,tho.As far as sodium intake, I'm okay there, so far. I do believe caffeineis very damaging in the long run, probably robs our bodies of morethan just fluids, don't ya think?> >> > HELLO JAX,AND YOU OTHER LADIES.> > For the past few years i have learned to live with the coldhands/feet/> > itching etc.Lately though i have been getting very painfullcramps in> > my left leg {actually its both but left is the worst}whenever i even> > move my foot up or down.The big toe seems to want to go theother way> > and the pain stiffness reaches right up to my calf muscles,ASyou can> > gather if i move position in my sleep i get a painfullawakening.I have> > been able up to now to semi control it but i am bothered in casethis> > becomes the norm i dont take anything for pain relief.my present > > medication is as follows> > Lansoprazole,1 per day.> > Propanolol 2 40mg 1 morning/night> > Isosobide mononitrate,2 30 per day.> > i look forward to hearing from you.> > cheers *GED*> >> > > > > > > > > > > It's a pleasure having you join in our conversations. We hope youhave found the support you need with us. > > If you are using email for your posts, for easy access to ourgroup, just click the link--Hepatitis C/> > Happy Posting > > > >

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it's not necessary, but thank you anyway. caffeine really dehydrates

your body- but my biggest hurdle is quitting the smokes. Lifelong

smoker here, 1-1.5 packs a day since the age of 12.

I cheat. 2-3 cigs a day at this point. I did go smoke free for about 3

weeks and this is my 4th attempt to quit. I do love my cigarettes. :-{

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> > > HELLO JAX,AND YOU OTHER LADIES.

> > > For the past few years i have learned to live with the cold

> hands/feet/

> > > itching etc.Lately though i have been getting very painfull

> cramps in

> > > my left leg {actually its both but left is the

worst}whenever i even

> > > move my foot up or down.The big toe seems to want to go the

> other way

> > > and the pain stiffness reaches right up to my calf muscles,AS

> you can

> > > gather if i move position in my sleep i get a painfull

> awakening.I have

> > > been able up to now to semi control it but i am bothered in case

> this

> > > becomes the norm i dont take anything for pain relief.my

present

> > > medication is as follows

> > > Lansoprazole,1 per day.

> > > Propanolol 2 40mg 1 morning/night

> > > Isosobide mononitrate,2 30 per day.

> > > i look forward to hearing from you.

> > > cheers *GED*

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> have found the support you need with us.

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> > If you are using email for your posts, for easy access to our

> group, just click the link--

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Quinine sometimes helps. I drink tonic water which contains quinine.

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My doc gave me that inhaler thing , and all it did for me was to make me violently ill . ICK , but that doesnt mean it won't work for you . My sister smoked for 20 yrs and went on the gum and she has been smoke free for almost 2 yrs now .

Re: Re: just a quick QUESTION, LEG CRAMPS AT NIGHT ?????

hello everyone, you know I have a smoking problem too. I know it's not good for the liver so I always feel guilty when I fail at quiting. I have tried everything and you know I have smoked since I was little as well. Does anyone else have any advice? Does anyone know if prsecription meds help (besides patches which worked once for me but not well , not to mention the price). Thanks, Jenncharolais_87048 <charolais_87048@...> wrote:

it's not necessary, but thank you anyway. caffeine really dehydratesyour body- but my biggest hurdle is quitting the smokes. Lifelongsmoker here, 1-1.5 packs a day since the age of 12. I cheat. 2-3 cigs a day at this point. I did go smoke free for about 3weeks and this is my 4th attempt to quit. I do love my cigarettes. :-{> > >> > > HELLO JAX,AND YOU OTHER LADIES.> > > For the past few years i have learned to live with the cold> hands/feet/> > > itching etc.Lately though i have been getting very painfull> cramps in> > > my left leg {actually its both but left is theworst}whenever i even> > > move my foot up or down.The big toe seems to want to go the> other way> > > and the pain stiffness reaches right up to my calf muscles,AS> you can> > > gather if i move position in my sleep i get a painfull> awakening.I have> > > been able up to now to semi control it but i am bothered in case> this> > > becomes the norm i dont take anything for pain relief.mypresent > > > medication is as follows> > > Lansoprazole,1 per day.> > > Propanolol 2 40mg 1 morning/night> > > Isosobide mononitrate,2 30 per day.> > > i look forward to hearing from you.> > > cheers *GED*> > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > It's a pleasure having you join in our conversations. We hope you> have found the support you need with us. > > > > If you are using email for your posts, for easy access to our> group, just click the link--> Hepatitis C/> > > > Happy Posting > > > > > > > >

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My doc gave me that inhaler thing , and all it did for me was to make me violently ill . ICK , but that doesnt mean it won't work for you . My sister smoked for 20 yrs and went on the gum and she has been smoke free for almost 2 yrs now .

Re: Re: just a quick QUESTION, LEG CRAMPS AT NIGHT ?????

hello everyone, you know I have a smoking problem too. I know it's not good for the liver so I always feel guilty when I fail at quiting. I have tried everything and you know I have smoked since I was little as well. Does anyone else have any advice? Does anyone know if prsecription meds help (besides patches which worked once for me but not well , not to mention the price). Thanks, Jenncharolais_87048 <charolais_87048@...> wrote:

it's not necessary, but thank you anyway. caffeine really dehydratesyour body- but my biggest hurdle is quitting the smokes. Lifelongsmoker here, 1-1.5 packs a day since the age of 12. I cheat. 2-3 cigs a day at this point. I did go smoke free for about 3weeks and this is my 4th attempt to quit. I do love my cigarettes. :-{> > >> > > HELLO JAX,AND YOU OTHER LADIES.> > > For the past few years i have learned to live with the cold> hands/feet/> > > itching etc.Lately though i have been getting very painfull> cramps in> > > my left leg {actually its both but left is theworst}whenever i even> > > move my foot up or down.The big toe seems to want to go the> other way> > > and the pain stiffness reaches right up to my calf muscles,AS> you can> > > gather if i move position in my sleep i get a painfull> awakening.I have> > > been able up to now to semi control it but i am bothered in case> this> > > becomes the norm i dont take anything for pain relief.mypresent > > > medication is as follows> > > Lansoprazole,1 per day.> > > Propanolol 2 40mg 1 morning/night> > > Isosobide mononitrate,2 30 per day.> > > i look forward to hearing from you.> > > cheers *GED*> > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > It's a pleasure having you join in our conversations. We hope you> have found the support you need with us. > > > > If you are using email for your posts, for easy access to our> group, just click the link--> Hepatitis C/> > > > Happy Posting > > > > > > > >

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Try increasing your

potassium. Lot's of foods are potassium rich, like bananas and

potatoes. I take a potassium supplement everyday.

just a

quick QUESTION, LEG CRAMPS AT NIGHT ?????

HELLO JAX,AND YOU OTHER LADIES.For the past few years i

have learned to live with the cold hands/feet/itching etc.Lately though i

have been getting very painfull cramps inmy left leg {actually its both

but left is the worst}whenever i evenmove my foot up or down.The big toe

seems to want to go the other wayand the pain stiffness reaches right up

to my calf muscles,AS you cangather if i move position in my sleep i get a

painfull awakening.I havebeen able up to now to semi control it but i am

bothered in case thisbecomes the norm i dont take anything for pain

relief.my present medication is as followsLansoprazole,1 per

day.Propanolol 2 40mg 1 morning/nightIsosobide mononitrate,2 30 per

day.i look forward to hearing from you.cheers

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The most current research says tea

and coffee are actually good for you. They're suppose to be loaded with

the same stuff green tea is.

WulfeMom

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quick QUESTION, LEG CRAMPS AT NIGHT ?????

I like Propel flavored waters and I cut out all the diet pepsi,

but Ihaven't dropped my morning coffee, yet. I will when I start

treatment,tho.As far as sodium intake, I'm okay there, so far. I

do believe caffeineis very damaging in the long run, probably robs our

bodies of morethan just fluids, don't ya

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My mom has had severe leg cramping

for decades, though she doesn't have Hep C. Her doctor prescribed quinine

to her for years.

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Quinine

sometimes helps. I drink tonic water which contains

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I used the gum for 18 months if I remember correctly,, but only chewed half a piece at a time.. it worked for me,, thank God,, man the money I have saved!elizabethnv1 <elizabethnv1@...> wrote: My doc gave me that inhaler thing , and all it did for me was to make me violently ill . ICK , but that doesnt mean it won't work for you . My sister smoked for 20 yrs and went on the gum and she has been smoke free for almost 2 yrs now . Re: Re: just a quick QUESTION, LEG CRAMPS AT NIGHT ????? hello everyone, you know I have a smoking problem too. I know it's not good for the liver so I always feel guilty when I fail at quiting. I have tried everything and you know I have smoked since I was little as well. Does anyone else have any advice? Does anyone know if prsecription meds help (besides patches which worked once for me but not well , not to mention the price). Thanks, Jenncharolais_87048 <charolais_87048@...> wrote: it's not necessary, but thank you anyway. caffeine really dehydratesyour body- but my biggest hurdle is quitting the smokes. Lifelongsmoker here, 1-1.5 packs a day since the age of 12. I cheat. 2-3 cigs a day at this point. I did go smoke free for about 3weeks and this is my 4th attempt to quit. I do love my cigarettes. :-{> > >> > > HELLO JAX,AND YOU OTHER LADIES.> > > For the past few years i have learned to live with the cold> hands/feet/> > > itching etc.Lately though i have been getting very painfull> cramps in> > > my left leg {actually its both but left is theworst}whenever i even> > > move my foot up or

down.The big toe seems to want to go the> other way> > > and the pain stiffness reaches right up to my calf muscles,AS> you can> > > gather if i move position in my sleep i get a painfull> awakening.I have> > > been able up to now to semi control it but i am bothered in case> this> > > becomes the norm i dont take anything for pain relief.mypresent > > > medication is as follows> > > Lansoprazole,1 per day.> > > Propanolol 2 40mg 1 morning/night> > > Isosobide mononitrate,2 30 per day.> > > i look forward to hearing from you.> >

> cheers *GED*> > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > It's a pleasure having you join in our conversations. We hope you> have found the support you need with us. > > > > If you are using email for your posts, for easy access to our> group, just click the link--> Hepatitis C/> > > > Happy Posting > > > > > > >

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Hi jennifer I used the gum,, only chewed half a piece at a time cuz it really made me nauseated if I chewed too much or too fast, it has now been 23 years since I smoked,, will be 24 this christmas! But I chewed it for I swear was 18 months,, I made it a slow thing, didnt pressure myself to get off the gum fast,, and when I was down to chewing half a piece in the am and half a piece in the pm, I switched to regular gum and never knew the difference at that point. The package says not to chew it that long, but I was not chewing a lot of it and it was still better than smoking! I was very very addicted to smoking and I usually smoked at least 2 1/2 packs a day... so for me, the gum really was a lifesaver! jaxjennifer green <jenngreeny@...> wrote: hello everyone, you know I have a smoking problem

too. I know it's not good for the liver so I always feel guilty when I fail at quiting. I have tried everything and you know I have smoked since I was little as well. Does anyone else have any advice? Does anyone know if prsecription meds help (besides patches which worked once for me but not well , not to mention the price). Thanks, Jenncharolais_87048 <charolais_87048@...> wrote: it's not necessary, but thank you anyway. caffeine really dehydratesyour body- but my biggest hurdle is quitting the smokes. Lifelongsmoker here, 1-1.5 packs a day since the age of 12. I cheat. 2-3 cigs a day at this point. I did go smoke free for about 3weeks and this is my 4th attempt to quit. I do love my cigarettes. :-{> > >> > > HELLO JAX,AND YOU OTHER

LADIES.> > > For the past few years i have learned to live with the cold> hands/feet/> > > itching etc.Lately though i have been getting very painfull> cramps in> > > my left leg {actually its both but left is theworst}whenever i even> > > move my foot up or down.The big toe seems to want to go the> other way> > > and the pain stiffness reaches right up to my calf muscles,AS> you can> > > gather if i move position in my sleep i get a painfull> awakening.I have> > > been able up to now to semi control it but i am bothered in case> this> > > becomes the norm i dont

take anything for pain relief.mypresent > > > medication is as follows> > > Lansoprazole,1 per day.> > > Propanolol 2 40mg 1 morning/night> > > Isosobide mononitrate,2 30 per day.> > > i look forward to hearing from you.> > > cheers *GED*> > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > It's a pleasure having you join in our conversations. We hope you> have found the support you need with us. > >

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yep, I drink 2 cups a day of GOOD coffee,, with GOOD creamer,, lol,, elizabethnv1 <elizabethnv1@...> wrote: They have actually found that drinking at least one cup a day of coffee helps reduce certain cancers .So it is good for ya , but not when in excess of a certain amount aday . If you would like I can get the material and post it ? Re: just a quick QUESTION, LEG CRAMPS AT NIGHT ????? I like Propel flavored waters and I cut out all the diet pepsi, but Ihaven't dropped my morning coffee, yet. I will when I start treatment,tho.As far as sodium intake, I'm okay there, so far. I do believe caffeineis very damaging in the long run, probably robs our bodies of morethan just fluids, don't ya think?> >> > HELLO JAX,AND YOU OTHER LADIES.> > For the past few years i have learned to live with the coldhands/feet/> > itching etc.Lately though i have been getting very painfullcramps in> > my left leg {actually its both but left is the worst}whenever i even> > move my foot up or down.The big toe seems to want to go theother way> > and the pain stiffness reaches right up to my calf muscles,ASyou can> > gather if i move position in my sleep i get a painfullawakening.I have> > been able up to now to semi control it but i am bothered in casethis> > becomes the norm i dont take anything for pain relief.my present

> > medication is as follows> > Lansoprazole,1 per day.> > Propanolol 2 40mg 1 morning/night> > Isosobide mononitrate,2 30 per day.> > i look forward to hearing from you.> > cheers *GED*> >> > > > > > > > > > > It's a pleasure having you join in our conversations. We hope youhave found the support you need with us. > > If you are using email for your posts, for easy access to ourgroup, just click the link--Hepatitis C/> > Happy Posting > > > >

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No I dont think that caffeine is more damaging in the long run. just my opinion but from what I have read, caffeine is really good for your liver in moderate amounts. While on treatment, because we have a tendency to get dehydrated and caffeine is dehyrating, ya have to drink one extra up of water for every cup of coffee you drink. Most of us reduce the amount we drink on tx because to have to drink extra water to make up for it is a pain in the rearend, most either cut way back or give it up. I managed to drop back to 2-3 cups per WEEK on tx.. but I never gave it up all together, I love my coffee,, good coffee with good creamer,, lol,, its my passion,, charolais_87048 <charolais_87048@...> wrote: I like Propel flavored waters and I cut out all the diet pepsi, but Ihaven't dropped my morning coffee, yet. I will when I start

treatment,tho.As far as sodium intake, I'm okay there, so far. I do believe caffeineis very damaging in the long run, probably robs our bodies of morethan just fluids, don't ya think?> >> > HELLO JAX,AND YOU OTHER LADIES.> > For the past few years i have learned to live with the coldhands/feet/> > itching etc.Lately though i have been getting very painfullcramps in> > my left leg {actually its both but left is the worst}whenever i even> > move my foot up or down.The big toe seems to want to go theother

way> > and the pain stiffness reaches right up to my calf muscles,ASyou can> > gather if i move position in my sleep i get a painfullawakening.I have> > been able up to now to semi control it but i am bothered in casethis> > becomes the norm i dont take anything for pain relief.my present > > medication is as follows> > Lansoprazole,1 per day.> > Propanolol 2 40mg 1 morning/night> > Isosobide mononitrate,2 30 per day.> > i look forward to hearing from you.> > cheers *GED*> >> > > > > > > > > > > It's a pleasure having you join in our conversations. We hope youhave found the support you need with us. >

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Ged,, I had that very same thing happen when I was pregnant with my first child, and it was a low calcium. magnesium and zinc problem.. When I added that, in the recommended dose on the bottle, it went completely away. It may also be a problem with your electrolytes too. You might ask your doc about the supplement of just calcium, magnesium and zinc and see if that helps,, or add a good rehydrating fluid that doesnt have sugar. Low oz is what I use when I need to rehydrate. I hope this helps, if not, lemme know and Ill get more info,, hugs, jaxflanneryged <flanneryged@...> wrote: HELLO JAX,AND YOU OTHER LADIES.For the past few years i have learned to live with the cold hands/feet/itching etc.Lately though i have been getting very painfull cramps inmy left leg {actually its

both but left is the worst}whenever i evenmove my foot up or down.The big toe seems to want to go the other wayand the pain stiffness reaches right up to my calf muscles,AS you cangather if i move position in my sleep i get a painfull awakening.I havebeen able up to now to semi control it but i am bothered in case thisbecomes the norm i dont take anything for pain relief.my present medication is as followsLansoprazole,1 per day.Propanolol 2 40mg 1 morning/nightIsosobide mononitrate,2 30 per day.i look forward to hearing from you.cheers *GED*Jackie

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I get bad migraines, and taking

magnesium helps reduce frequency and severity of pain. I have found that a

higher magnesium dose will also help my mood. The only down side is that

it is a laxative so you'll know when you've taken too much.

WulfeMom

Re: just a

quick QUESTION, LEG CRAMPS AT NIGHT ?????

Ged,, I had that very same thing happen when I was pregnant with my first

child, and it was a low calcium. magnesium and zinc problem.. When I added

that, in the recommended dose on the bottle, it went completely away. It

may also be a problem with your electrolytes too. You might ask your doc about

the supplement of just calcium, magnesium and zinc and see if that helps,, or

add a good rehydrating fluid that doesnt have sugar. Low oz is what I use when

I need to rehydrate.

I hope this helps, if not, lemme know and Ill get more info,,

hugs,

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