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If you are experiencing leg cramps because of blocked arteries in the legs, you can take a low dose of aspirin to prevent these cramps, combined with exercise.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 14y agoI hear it does... or ibuprophen (how ever you spell that) But I would like to know, lol
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∙ 10y agoAspirin will work on leg cramps. It is a medication that is called an NSAID. It will help with many other things as well, as it is an anti-inflammatory. Only take as directed.
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Can drinking water prevent nighttime leg cramps?
Dehydration can be a cause of leg cramps therefore, drinking water can help to prevent them. Sitting for long periods of time and not getting enough potassium can also cause leg cramps.
Is there a way to prevent leg cramps while getting out of the bed?
There are possible ways to help leg cramps but this is hard to prevent. There are pills on the market called crampex which claim to help with cramp but the best thing to do is to be ready to try to remedy the situation as soon as it occurs. If you keep your leg as straight as possible and curl your toes upwards, this will help alleviate the pain and the muscle spasms which is the cause of cramp.
Is it true that Club Soda will help prevent leg cramps because it contains quinine?
No,Club Soda does not have quinine,Tonic Water and it will help relieve cramps but you must also continue to hydrate you body with water.
What can you do when getting bad leg cramps-?
Stretching and massaging the leg can help in getting rid the cramps.
How much tonic water will help leg cramps?
The amount of tonic water needed to help with leg cramps varies. The amount is dependent on the size of the person who needs it.
What treatments are there for leg cramps?
There are several preventative measures that may help in not getting nocturnal leg cramps which include drink plenty of water throughout the day and eat a well balanced diet to insure electrolytes are in balance. This includes getting calcium, potassium, magnesium and sodium in food. Once the cramps occur, gently stretch and rub the muscle. A heating pad may help relieve the spasm, as may a pain reliever such as acetamenophen, aspirin or ibuprofen.
Could my leg cramps at night be from a low potassium level?
According the research, a lack of potassium can give leg cramps at night. In order to prevent this, a person should eat food with high potassium such as banana.
Also found in a milk y laxative what mineral helps prevent muscle spasms and leg cramps?
magnesium
What foods can prevent leg cramps?
As common causes include shortage of potassium and calcium, try a banana milkshake.
Could a heating blanket cause leg cramps at night?
A heating pad can be used to help with the leg cramps, not usually causing them. There is lots of information on the internet about leg cramps. A few things to try would be some simple stretching and exercises before bed and drink lots of water.
what are leg pains and how do I prevent this?
Leg pains are involuntary muscle constraints in the legs which cause cramps. There are caused by many different factors. You can find a lot more info at /www.everydayhealth.com.
How can I avoid leg cramps while sleeping at night?
Some ideas to prevent idiopathic leg cramps, nocturnal leg cramps, include changing sleeping posture to relax the leg muscles you could try sleeping with legs hanging out of the bed. Make sure you stretch leg muscles before bed and keep hydrated.
