Leg cramps from Hell!!!

[T4ME 31]

Hello all, it has been awhile since I have posted anything I have been just working on me. I am down now 166lbs . Still going but I have a been having horrible leg cramps all they the day and night. I calling my Dr tomorrow I feel like it is probably because I’m not exercising as I should or something I Drink 80-100 ounces of Water daily Angie most every day I am very strict about my diet. Idotaoemy Vitamins an Calcium but something is going wrong.. Has another else ever had this problem?

[Arabesque 6,446]

Try some mineral salts - magnesium especially. You may be flushing (peeing) or sweating some of those out of your body. But see what your doctor says first.

[Sleeve_Me_Alone 654]

Agree with the above - with that much Water, its very likely that you are low on electrolytes. You can supplement with potassium & magnesium in the form of sports drinks (Powerade, Gatorade), water flavoring additives (Mio, liquid IV, ZipFizz), or just taking them in pill form. A quick fix is also pickle juice!

[Tami10 50]

I would check your potassium levels mine were low had some of that going on

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[SkinnyMingo1408 356]

Bananas help. I've also found elevating my legs helped.

[loridee11 510]

Agree with others - check with your doctor as it could be a number of issues. I had them so bad my foot would curl under itself. Added a magnesium supplement and drink an electrolyte drink a couple times a week and am much better.

[T4ME 31]

That is it exactly my feet curl under an the pain in my shin is just crazy. Thank you all I am calling my Dr on my day off an definitely going to try your suggestions

[learn2cook 486]

I got/get that too. I have one prune with 4oz of milk to keep it away. I take magnesium in the evening as well. Bananas would do, or 4 oz of V-8, just make sure it’s potassium with Calcium and magnesium. The sport drinks like Gatorade help but I find them very salty, but you may need that salt if it’s been intensely hot (as many on here have been experiencing lately.)