I finally figured it out
@GardenGerty (169450)
United States
March 1, 2025 8:53pm CST
I had a lot of leg cramps last night, and woke up with a headache. It turns out that I had not taken my evening meds last night. Actually I had missed them three times in the last two weeks.
In my evening meds I have an allergy medicine. By the end of the day today I was feeling like my sinuses were my chief headache problem. Of course, I had missed the allergy med. And my magnesium supplement. The magnesium supplement helps me not to have headaches, and muscle cramps. So I did take my evening medicine. I also used an extra dose of Flonase nasal spray. That is a suggestion from my doctor.
Coffee, pain relievers, and extra sleep had not erased the headache, but I am better now, just in time for bed.
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@Laurakemunto (13787)
• Kenya
2 Mar 25
When you know the cause of the problem, it becomes easier
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@GardenGerty (169450)
• United States
3 Mar 25
I had an appointment for a med check today, and the doctor says the changing barometric pressure is causing a lot of people to have headaches.
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@DaddyEvil (174335)
• United States
2 Mar 25
I'm glad you figured it out! I was really getting worried about you! 
Once in a while I forget my evening meds, too. The only one of my evening meds that is REALLY important is the BP med... I can tell if I've missed it but not until my BP is WAY too high.
Once in a while I forget my evening meds, too. The only one of my evening meds that is REALLY important is the BP med... I can tell if I've missed it but not until my BP is WAY too high.3 people like this
@GardenGerty (169450)
• United States
3 Mar 25
I just get really busy sometimes and then when I look at my med tray I know there is a problem.
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@DaddyEvil (174335)
• United States
2 Mar 25
@Laurakemunto It's really easy to do. I start reading a book and forget anything else. Sometimes I don't even notice what time it is until I start getting dizzy and then I realize I've forgotten my meds... Pretty is usually busy, too, so she doesn't think to remind me.
@Laurakemunto (13787)
• Kenya
2 Mar 25
I used to help my uncle with that cause he forgets too
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@BarBaraPrz (51818)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
2 Mar 25
I hate having to take pills at night, not sure why.
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@GardenGerty (169450)
• United States
3 Mar 25
Probably because at night you would like to just relax and enjoy your meal.
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@allknowing (153544)
• India
2 Mar 25
I have so far not missed my medicines And about cramps that could also be dehydration
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@GardenGerty (169450)
• United States
3 Mar 25
Yes, dehydration can also cause muscle cramps. I am pretty good about staying on top of how much I drink when I am home, but you are correct, it can cause problems.
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@Laurakemunto (13787)
• Kenya
2 Mar 25
I am so good at forgetting for sure it's so.hard especially for medication
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@GardenGerty (169450)
• United States
3 Mar 25
Doctor also says that the wildly changing barometric pressure is a problem as well.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (17239)
• China
2 Mar 25
They say the calcium deficiency may cause leg cramps.
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@GardenGerty (169450)
• United States
3 Mar 25
The supplement I take has calcium, magnesium, zinc and vitamin D3. It really does help.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
3 Mar 25
I'm glad that you figured out what caused your cramps and headache.
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@GardenGerty (169450)
• United States
3 Mar 25
Doctor also says that the current changes in the barometric pressure are also to blame for so many people having headaches.
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@GardenGerty (169450)
• United States
3 Mar 25
Except for the one the doctor wants me to discontinue.
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@RasmaSandra (97994)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
2 Mar 25
Glad you figured it out and I hope you now feel much better.
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@GardenGerty (169450)
• United States
3 Mar 25
My head does not hurt but I do have the cold that everyone else seems to have.
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@Fleura (34962)
• United Kingdom
2 Mar 25
Glad you are feeling better, that sounds like a horrible combination.
I had a sudden attack of muscle cramps in my legs a couple of weeks ago. Never experienced anything like it before! I had gone to bed early-ish when I suddenly woke up about midnight with terrible cramp in both lower legs. No idea what brought that on and I was really hoping this wasn't something that would happen often as it was SO painful! Thankfully it hasn't happened again since then. So you really have my sympathy 
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@GardenGerty (169450)
• United States
3 Mar 25
Drinking a swallow of pickle juice is supposed to help. Yes, those leg cramps can be awful.
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@Fleura (34962)
• United Kingdom
4 Mar 25
@GardenGerty Is that just because it's salty? I don't really know what pickle juice is over there.
@Laurakemunto (13787)
• Kenya
2 Mar 25
Am glad you felt better maybe you need to set alarm for reminders so.that it dosent happen again
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@GardenGerty (169450)
• United States
3 Mar 25
I just always take it when I come to the table to eat because some of them have to be taken with meals.
