Cramps in Feet and Legs

[Blondie]

I am home sick today with some sort of stomach virus.

I went to work......puked in my office.....and came home.

This afternoon I have had HORRIBLE PAINFUL cramps in my feet and legs.

The kind that draw your feet up and legs up.

I tried to rub them out and it hurts so bad.

Can anyone tell me anything to get these out or to stop?

I have had to put them under hot water......and that helps......but am wondering if there is another "cure."

Thanks.

[TheDoyler23]

I think you're dehydrated.

Drink some room temp H2O with a pinch of salt for electrolytes. You also should try and take a multi vitamin or two with potassium, which is good for muscle cramps.

[KingGibbs]

Potassium dear. Plenty of potassium.

[Ax]

Make sure you're not dehydrated.

Potassium shortage?

Calcium?

Sorry, I don't what else to tell you.

[Blondie]

Do bananas help?

I am having trouble keeping food down.

[Tarhog]

Its likely your potassium, plus, when you don't eat, your body starts to breakdown non-carbohydrate sources of energy (like the muscles in your legs). Can you keep bananas down?

Rubbing alcohol massage will make them feel better, if you have any around....

[dcsmooth]

I am home sick today with some sort of stomach virus.

I went to work......puked in my office.....and came home.

This afternoon I have had HORRIBLE PAINFUL cramps in my feet and legs.

The kind that draw your feet up and legs up.

I tough them to rub them out and it hurts so bad.

Can anyone tell me anything to get these out or to stop?

I have had to put them under hot water......and that helps......but am wondering if there is another "cure."

Thanks.
So sorry to hear of your discomforts, Blondie.

With the stomach virus and puking...well, it's that time of the season. But the horrible cramping in your feet and legs...I don't know. You might want to be seen by a doctor. I hope you're feeling well real soon.

[Blondie]

Its likely your potassium, plus, when you don't eat, your body starts to breakdown non-carbohydrate sources of energy (like the muscles in your legs). Can you keep bananas down?

Rubbing alcohol massage will make them feel better, if you have any around....


I have alcohol.

I ate bananas yesterday.....I think I might be able to keep them down.

I am drinking sprite.......and it is making my stomach roll.......but it is staying down.

I need a volunteer to rub my legs.

;)

[KingGibbs]

Just your legs?

[TheDoyler23]

I am drinking sprite.......and it is making my stomach roll.......but it is staying down.
;)

Diet or regular? Sugar doesn't help you rehydrate at all. I caught a case of food poisoning last year and felt worse and worse when housing more and more Gatorade.

H2O is the way to go.

[twa]

Its likely your potassium, plus, when you don't eat, your body starts to breakdown non-carbohydrate sources of energy (like the muscles in your legs). Can you keep bananas down?

Rubbing alcohol massage will make them feel better, if you have any around....

What he said....plus I hear quinine(seasickness pills) works well.

[Blondie]

Just your legs?

Yes, KG......just my legs.

:laugh:


Diet or regular? Sugar doesn't help you rehydrate at all. I caught a case of food poisoning last year and felt worse and worse when housing more and more Gatorade.

H2O is the way to go.

Diet.

I dont drink caffine or sugar.

[KingGibbs]

Yes, KG......just my legs.

:laugh:


Damnit. Guess I'm going to have to cancel the redeye to Texas.

[Tarhog]

Yes, KG......just my legs.

:laugh:



Diet.

I dont drink caffine or sugar.


Breast cramping is extremely rare. Although if it turns out you're in the minority, I have plenty of frequent flyer miles.

Nice try King.... :laugh:

[Blondie]

Breast cramping is extremely rare. Although if it turns out you're in the minority, I have plenty of frequent flyer miles.

Nice try King.... :laugh:


I think they are cramping.

I really do.









I will leave the door unlocked.

:laugh:

[Oldskool]

I think you're dehydrated.

Drink some room temp H2O with a pinch of salt for electrolytes. You also should try and take a multi vitamin or two with potassium, which is good for muscle cramps.


Potassium dear. Plenty of potassium.

Both are correct. Make sure that you are drinking plenty of water. If you can go to the market, get some bananas and (sugar free) gatorade.

[KingGibbs]

Breast cramping is extremely rare. Although if it turns out you're in the minority, I have plenty of frequent flyer miles.

Nice try King.... :laugh:


:redpunch: :kungfu: :cuss: I got first dibs on the rubbing beyotch. I'll give you the legs. :D

[Tastes Like Chicken]

B- do you have any other symptoms (fever etc)?
Do you take any medications ie. for high BP etc?
Do you have any other medical conditions?

If it is potassium or metabolite deficiency, the sugar-free gatorade should work.

Feel free to PM.

[skinfan13]

I'm an athlete so I've seen it before. it sounds like a bad case of prolonged dehydration. best thing to do is it get a heat pad, put in under the worst spots on your legs and drink slightly chilled water, not too cold and not luke-warm. that and soaking them in hot water helps alot. completely submerge them in hot water for about 30 minutes and the cramps should get better. it takes the body 24 hours to hydrate so it'll be tough.

edit: almost forgot. electrolytes with help too. I also heard somewhere that bananas are good for cramps??? not sure though I tried it once and it didn't help that much.

[Blondie]

B- do you have any other symptoms (fever etc)?
Do you take any medications ie. for high BP etc?
Do you have any other medical conditions?

If it is potassium or metabolite deficiency, the sugar-free gatorade should work.

Feel free to PM.

I take BP medicine.

I have systemic lupus.......it is in remission right now.

I have eaten 2 bananas blended in a glass of milk.

I have kept it down.

[9_to_42_td]

Damnit. Guess I'm going to have to cancel the redeye to Texas.


Hmm, I guess we got our answer from that eariler thread

[Park City Skins]

Not a fun way to spend a Friday. Good that you're keeping things down right now. Hope that means you're feeling better.




(when you can keep more down.....water please).

[Blondie]

Hmm, I guess we got our answer from that eariler thread





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[KingGibbs]

Hmm, I guess we got our answer from that eariler thread

Wrong. Nice try though. :)

[Tastes Like Chicken]

I take BP medicine.

I have systemic lupus.......it is in remission right now.

I have eaten 2 bananas blended in a glass of milk.

I have kept it down.

Wife says just to be safe, see your doctor.

If you're taking hydrochlorothiazide, you need to get your blood checked.

[CEJ2200]

Damnit. Guess I'm going to have to cancel the redeye to Texas.

I'm already on the way...and I'm packing the Koozie...

[Reic]

This thread had the potential for us to completely flip into an extremely sexual night for Blondie.

Alas, this is the first time I saw it :laugh: