Guest guest Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 I get them when my sodium is low. I also get the same cramps in the muscles over my rib cage. Talk about a hard place to try to relax to release a cramp! *Artistic Grooming * Hurricane, WV Fat cat? Diabetes? Listowner for overweight or hypothyroid cats http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hypokitties/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 I get them when my sodium is low. I also get the same cramps in the muscles over my rib cage. Talk about a hard place to try to relax to release a cramp! *Artistic Grooming * Hurricane, WV Fat cat? Diabetes? Listowner for overweight or hypothyroid cats http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hypokitties/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 I get them when my sodium is low. I also get the same cramps in the muscles over my rib cage. Talk about a hard place to try to relax to release a cramp! *Artistic Grooming * Hurricane, WV Fat cat? Diabetes? Listowner for overweight or hypothyroid cats http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hypokitties/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 --- Bev...yes I get the cramps in my calves...they are really painful at times..so I have been doing deep tissue massage to my calves every nite before going to sleep....and sometimes, my calves hurt so...it brings me to tears....this seems to be helping...most of mine are at nite in bed...it does seem though that since I have done my last increase (up to 4 grains) it is not as often or as long in duration...so could be a combination of massage and the increase...jeanne > Does anyone here get leg cramps, specifically in the calves and feet? > ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 --- Bev...yes I get the cramps in my calves...they are really painful at times..so I have been doing deep tissue massage to my calves every nite before going to sleep....and sometimes, my calves hurt so...it brings me to tears....this seems to be helping...most of mine are at nite in bed...it does seem though that since I have done my last increase (up to 4 grains) it is not as often or as long in duration...so could be a combination of massage and the increase...jeanne > Does anyone here get leg cramps, specifically in the calves and feet? > ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 --- Bev...yes I get the cramps in my calves...they are really painful at times..so I have been doing deep tissue massage to my calves every nite before going to sleep....and sometimes, my calves hurt so...it brings me to tears....this seems to be helping...most of mine are at nite in bed...it does seem though that since I have done my last increase (up to 4 grains) it is not as often or as long in duration...so could be a combination of massage and the increase...jeanne > Does anyone here get leg cramps, specifically in the calves and feet? > ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 Bev, If you are assimilating your calcium & mag supplements then no it probably isn't minerals that you need. But I would guess a lack of minerals is the problem. You may not be taking enough. How much are you taking and what kind are you taking? How is your digestion? Also again at the risk of being pushy . . . lol, I can't stress enough that it is a good idea to take a broad spectrum multi-vitamin and mineral and then to add extra of any ingredients to achieve the health that you desire. I have several personal testimonies about CMK (calcium, magnesium, potassium, 200 mgs each) taking care of pain. LOL not only them but about two ounces of cheese. When you are on the Atkins diet you are supposed to eat two ounces of cheese a day minimum to get calcium. Well I had been on the diet for awhile and this one night I couldn't get to sleep because my hip was bothering me. It was very painful. I realized I hadn't eaten the cheese that day so got up and ate the cheese. (LOL I keep thinking cut the cheese.) To keep from bothering my husband I laid down on the couch, and within minutes after eating the cheese I was sound asleep. No more pain . . .. No kidding. There have been many times when I forget to take supplements for awhile and my feet or joints will start causing me problems and finally the pain will get through to my brain. So I will muscle test for how many CMK, take them, and have relief in a short time. If you do not know how to use muscle testing for dosages, don't be afraid to take a few tablets. Of course, check and make sure that the minerals will not interact improperly with any of your meds. Sheila *********** REPLY SEPARATOR *********** Hi EveryOne, Does anyone here get leg cramps, specifically in the calves and feet? They only last a short while, but they seem to be happening more frequently, almost always in the evening while sitting watching TV, after dinner. It may be a reaction to certain food Sheila Bliesath StarGate Travel Phone: For more information on travel or becoming an agent info@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 Bev, If you are assimilating your calcium & mag supplements then no it probably isn't minerals that you need. But I would guess a lack of minerals is the problem. You may not be taking enough. How much are you taking and what kind are you taking? How is your digestion? Also again at the risk of being pushy . . . lol, I can't stress enough that it is a good idea to take a broad spectrum multi-vitamin and mineral and then to add extra of any ingredients to achieve the health that you desire. I have several personal testimonies about CMK (calcium, magnesium, potassium, 200 mgs each) taking care of pain. LOL not only them but about two ounces of cheese. When you are on the Atkins diet you are supposed to eat two ounces of cheese a day minimum to get calcium. Well I had been on the diet for awhile and this one night I couldn't get to sleep because my hip was bothering me. It was very painful. I realized I hadn't eaten the cheese that day so got up and ate the cheese. (LOL I keep thinking cut the cheese.) To keep from bothering my husband I laid down on the couch, and within minutes after eating the cheese I was sound asleep. No more pain . . .. No kidding. There have been many times when I forget to take supplements for awhile and my feet or joints will start causing me problems and finally the pain will get through to my brain. So I will muscle test for how many CMK, take them, and have relief in a short time. If you do not know how to use muscle testing for dosages, don't be afraid to take a few tablets. Of course, check and make sure that the minerals will not interact improperly with any of your meds. Sheila *********** REPLY SEPARATOR *********** Hi EveryOne, Does anyone here get leg cramps, specifically in the calves and feet? They only last a short while, but they seem to be happening more frequently, almost always in the evening while sitting watching TV, after dinner. It may be a reaction to certain food Sheila Bliesath StarGate Travel Phone: For more information on travel or becoming an agent info@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 Bev, If you are assimilating your calcium & mag supplements then no it probably isn't minerals that you need. But I would guess a lack of minerals is the problem. You may not be taking enough. How much are you taking and what kind are you taking? How is your digestion? Also again at the risk of being pushy . . . lol, I can't stress enough that it is a good idea to take a broad spectrum multi-vitamin and mineral and then to add extra of any ingredients to achieve the health that you desire. I have several personal testimonies about CMK (calcium, magnesium, potassium, 200 mgs each) taking care of pain. LOL not only them but about two ounces of cheese. When you are on the Atkins diet you are supposed to eat two ounces of cheese a day minimum to get calcium. Well I had been on the diet for awhile and this one night I couldn't get to sleep because my hip was bothering me. It was very painful. I realized I hadn't eaten the cheese that day so got up and ate the cheese. (LOL I keep thinking cut the cheese.) To keep from bothering my husband I laid down on the couch, and within minutes after eating the cheese I was sound asleep. No more pain . . .. No kidding. There have been many times when I forget to take supplements for awhile and my feet or joints will start causing me problems and finally the pain will get through to my brain. So I will muscle test for how many CMK, take them, and have relief in a short time. If you do not know how to use muscle testing for dosages, don't be afraid to take a few tablets. Of course, check and make sure that the minerals will not interact improperly with any of your meds. Sheila *********** REPLY SEPARATOR *********** Hi EveryOne, Does anyone here get leg cramps, specifically in the calves and feet? They only last a short while, but they seem to be happening more frequently, almost always in the evening while sitting watching TV, after dinner. It may be a reaction to certain food Sheila Bliesath StarGate Travel Phone: For more information on travel or becoming an agent info@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 > Does anyone here get leg cramps, specifically in the calves and feet? Yes, yes, yes. It's been a continuing problem for me for at least 4 1/2 years, even before I switched to Armour. Mine are mostly in the calves and usually always occur at night when in bed. It's very frustrating. I get fantastic and near immediate relief from using homeopathy for leg cramps--two pills are placed under my tongue. But........I am still wondering why this has started. The only clue is peri-meno......what else could it be? And, I have been wondering if something nutritionally is going on, but what? I, too, take magnesium, and have recently switched to Magnesium Citrate, which I understand is superior. Janie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 > Does anyone here get leg cramps, specifically in the calves and feet? Yes, yes, yes. It's been a continuing problem for me for at least 4 1/2 years, even before I switched to Armour. Mine are mostly in the calves and usually always occur at night when in bed. It's very frustrating. I get fantastic and near immediate relief from using homeopathy for leg cramps--two pills are placed under my tongue. But........I am still wondering why this has started. The only clue is peri-meno......what else could it be? And, I have been wondering if something nutritionally is going on, but what? I, too, take magnesium, and have recently switched to Magnesium Citrate, which I understand is superior. Janie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 > Does anyone here get leg cramps, specifically in the calves and feet? Yes, yes, yes. It's been a continuing problem for me for at least 4 1/2 years, even before I switched to Armour. Mine are mostly in the calves and usually always occur at night when in bed. It's very frustrating. I get fantastic and near immediate relief from using homeopathy for leg cramps--two pills are placed under my tongue. But........I am still wondering why this has started. The only clue is peri-meno......what else could it be? And, I have been wondering if something nutritionally is going on, but what? I, too, take magnesium, and have recently switched to Magnesium Citrate, which I understand is superior. Janie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 > Does anyone here get leg cramps, specifically in the calves and feet? I used to get them at night after I'd been in bed a while. Low potassium levels will cause leg cramping. In hair analysis, the Calcium/Potassium ratio in hair analysis is an important indicator of thyroid health, so leg cramping can be related to hypothyroidism. In the body, potassium has cell membrane effects such as muscle contraction. Among other functions, potassium helps raise aldosterone and other hormones. Synergistic nutrients are magnesium and zinc, antagonistic neutrients are calcium and processed food diets low in potassium. Low hair potassium indicates adrenal gland exhaustion. Very low potassium is associated with allergies, fatigue, low blood sugar, sweet cravings, and low blood pressure. Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 In a message dated 3/19/2005 12:19:38 AM Eastern Standard Time, OM@... writes: > Does anyone here get leg cramps, specifically in the calves and feet? They > only last a short while, but they seem to be happening more frequently, > almost always in the evening while sitting watching TV, during the first six months of starting treatment, I still had the pain in my calves and feet. that's what started me taking 1/2 grain at night. when i did that, within 30 minutes, the pain went away. cindi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 In a message dated 3/19/2005 12:19:38 AM Eastern Standard Time, OM@... writes: > Does anyone here get leg cramps, specifically in the calves and feet? They > only last a short while, but they seem to be happening more frequently, > almost always in the evening while sitting watching TV, during the first six months of starting treatment, I still had the pain in my calves and feet. that's what started me taking 1/2 grain at night. when i did that, within 30 minutes, the pain went away. cindi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 In a message dated 3/19/2005 12:19:38 AM Eastern Standard Time, OM@... writes: > Does anyone here get leg cramps, specifically in the calves and feet? They > only last a short while, but they seem to be happening more frequently, > almost always in the evening while sitting watching TV, during the first six months of starting treatment, I still had the pain in my calves and feet. that's what started me taking 1/2 grain at night. when i did that, within 30 minutes, the pain went away. cindi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 In a message dated 3/19/2005 12:31:12 AM Eastern Standard Time, artisticgroomer@... writes: > I also get the same cramps in the muscles over my rib cage. valerie, this is still a really sensitve area for me...under my breasts/rib cage. it will hurt if i sit at the computer too long sorta hunched over. i have thought it was an area that was just quite damaged from lack of thyroid hormone. have you identified anything that starts yours cramping? cindi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 In a message dated 3/19/2005 12:31:12 AM Eastern Standard Time, artisticgroomer@... writes: > I also get the same cramps in the muscles over my rib cage. valerie, this is still a really sensitve area for me...under my breasts/rib cage. it will hurt if i sit at the computer too long sorta hunched over. i have thought it was an area that was just quite damaged from lack of thyroid hormone. have you identified anything that starts yours cramping? cindi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 In a message dated 3/19/2005 12:31:12 AM Eastern Standard Time, artisticgroomer@... writes: > I also get the same cramps in the muscles over my rib cage. valerie, this is still a really sensitve area for me...under my breasts/rib cage. it will hurt if i sit at the computer too long sorta hunched over. i have thought it was an area that was just quite damaged from lack of thyroid hormone. have you identified anything that starts yours cramping? cindi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 In a message dated 3/19/2005 8:29:52 AM Eastern Standard Time, artisticgroomer@... writes: > Generally a hard day at work where I have lifted too many big dogs as in > real muscle strain. That and not eating enough salt that's interesting. i do know " strain " is an issue with my rib cage pain..but haven't thought about the salt issue with that too. cindi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 In a message dated 3/19/2005 8:29:52 AM Eastern Standard Time, artisticgroomer@... writes: > Generally a hard day at work where I have lifted too many big dogs as in > real muscle strain. That and not eating enough salt that's interesting. i do know " strain " is an issue with my rib cage pain..but haven't thought about the salt issue with that too. cindi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 I also have leg cramps when I am low in Potassium. I take a diretic and have to take Potassium pills at the same time because that takes the Potassium out of your body when you urinate a lot. Bananas are also a good source of potassium. I know those cramps are really painful and I've had them in my sides near my rib cage too. Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 I also have leg cramps when I am low in Potassium. I take a diretic and have to take Potassium pills at the same time because that takes the Potassium out of your body when you urinate a lot. Bananas are also a good source of potassium. I know those cramps are really painful and I've had them in my sides near my rib cage too. Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 I also have leg cramps when I am low in Potassium. I take a diretic and have to take Potassium pills at the same time because that takes the Potassium out of your body when you urinate a lot. Bananas are also a good source of potassium. I know those cramps are really painful and I've had them in my sides near my rib cage too. Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 >>I also have leg cramps when I am low in Potassium. I take a diuretic and have to take Potassium pills at the same time because that takes the Potassium out of your body when you urinate a lot.<< Peggy what they DON'T tell you is those pills also deplete your sodium levels too. I know because the worst of my cramping came when I was on diuretics for blood pressure too. They kept doing blood tests and more blood tests to see what was causing the cramps and though my potassium was fine my sodium was just a tiny bit low, BUT I stopped most those cramps by eating salt. *Artistic Grooming * Hurricane, WV Fat cat? Diabetes? Listowner for overweight or hypothyroid cats http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hypokitties/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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