Leg cramps
By aubrey
@averygirl72 (37753)
Philippines
November 27, 2017 3:38pm CST
I had a very bad leg cramps this morning. I thought I'm gonna die. It was so painful. I thought it will not subside but it's just for a moment and it goes away. It's still painful when I wake up. Maybe the temperature is really cool last night that's why I have leg cramps.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
28 Nov 17
i had cramps too, this early morning. my muscles at the right leg were stiff, so i pulled my toes toward me,thus stretching my right leg muscles. leg cramps can be a manifestation of hypokalemia or low potassium level.
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@averygirl72 (37753)
• Philippines
28 Nov 17
Low potassium so I better eat a lot of bananas
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
29 Nov 17
@averygirl72 yes, and watermelon as well.
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@DesirousDreamer (34780)
• Peoria, Arizona
28 Nov 17
Get some bananas into your system! Or really anything that has potassium. I hate leg cramps, but I try to drink a lot of water and have bananas at least one a day and I don't get them that often anymore.
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@averygirl72 (37753)
• Philippines
28 Nov 17
Bananas I see. Sometimes I don't like the variety of bananas we have at home the one with yellowish color of the flesh. I like the one with white color and is very sweet. I will try your advise
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@DesirousDreamer (34780)
• Peoria, Arizona
28 Nov 17
@averygirl72 Anything with potassium will help with cramps. I just know that bananas are the quickest way to get it haha
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@m_audrey6788 (58482)
• Germany
27 Nov 17
Oh my! Are you feeling much better now? I have that kind of problem that`s why when it`s cold here I always put warm socks even inside our home 
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@averygirl72 (37753)
• Philippines
27 Nov 17
I will look for socks and always wear pajamas. I just sleep with my shorts. I need to warm my legs
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@toniganzon (72279)
• Philippines
27 Nov 17
Grab your foot and pull it towards you when you experience leg cramp again. It will stop the pain.
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@toniganzon (72279)
• Philippines
28 Nov 17
@averygirl72 Don't move your legs, it's really painful to do that. The only way to alleviate the pain is to pull your foot wards you. The whole foot. We've been taught that since my very early age since my family is into sports and getting leg cramps is pretty common.
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@averygirl72 (37753)
• Philippines
28 Nov 17
Thanks I will try to do that. I move my legs to find a position that will help lessen the pain
@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
28 Nov 17
when i get leg cramps in bed, i get up and stand, legs straight, feet flat.
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@averygirl72 (37753)
• Philippines
28 Nov 17
I don't usually get up and stand. I just move my legs around finding a position that will lessen the pain
@averygirl72 (37753)
• Philippines
27 Nov 17
I think it's 2 months ago since I got leg cramps. The first night it's my left leg the next night it's my right leg. I forgot to wear pajamas last night. It's quite cold last night
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@JudyEv (326170)
• Rockingham, Australia
28 Nov 17
@averygirl72 If you're cold that may not help with cramps.
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@youless (112131)
• Guangzhou, China
28 Nov 17
The cold temperature does have an effect on having the leg cramps. Perhaps next time you shall have a carpet when you fall asleep. Besides, sometimes it is also a sign to show you that you are lacking of calcium. It is easy to deal with. Just need to take the calcium pills for some time and it should be better.
@averygirl72 (37753)
• Philippines
28 Nov 17
I take calcium supplement every night because I believe it's good for sleeping well. I guess it's the aircon and cool weather outside
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@averygirl72 (37753)
• Philippines
27 Nov 17
I think it's because of the aircon. It's very painful I want to cry
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
28 Nov 17
Try to wear leg warmers; I wear it to prevent leg cramps.
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@josie_ (9763)
• Philippines
28 Nov 17
Leg cramps are the worst when you wake up in the morning. Although it seldom happen to me, I wiggle my toes and do other mild movement with my legs while still in a prone position to circulate the blood flow in my still "asleep" legs. I never get out of bed abruptly.
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@averygirl72 (37753)
• Philippines
28 Nov 17
My brother always have leg cramps and he sit up or stand when it happens. Me I just lie in my bed and move my legs and wait for the pain attack to stop
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@averygirl72 (37753)
• Philippines
28 Nov 17
I want to buy magnesium supplements but haven't tried. It's good for insomnia too
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@Genipher (5405)
• United States
29 Nov 17
@averygirl72
I hadn't heard that, about insomnia. Good to know!
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@A_loves_B (1608)
• Indonesia
27 Nov 17
Never experienced having a leg cramp. But I think I know how it feels. 
I hope you're feeling better now.
I hope you're feeling better now.@averygirl72 (37753)
• Philippines
27 Nov 17
Really your so lucky. It's very painful but it's only for a few minutes. I think it's the cold temperature to blame
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@averygirl72 (37753)
• Philippines
27 Nov 17
@A_loves_B I will wear pajamas and socks from now on. I try to move my legs until I feel comfortable and pain lessens
@averygirl72 (37753)
• Philippines
27 Nov 17
Yes it's troubling to have it often at night. I will eat mustard?
