It is possible that this may arise from losing too much salt from the body. The Micro Diet is relatively low in salt and that may be a contributory factor. If cramp occurs, a little extra salt should be added to the diet. See similar questions...

Leg cramps are an indication of calcium deficiency; take the RDA of calcium gluconate in the morning. See similar questions...

middot; Yes, you may find that you have an increase in leg cramps in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. Get plenty of calcium (three glasses of milk or supplement) and potassium (bananas and oranges). Stretching your legs before going to bed may help relieve cramps. See similar questions...

What can you tell me about guggul? I read that it can lower cholesterol, and I'd like to try it. I just wonder if it is safe. What can you tell me about bitter orange? I see that it is an ingredient in weight-loss products and wonder if it is safe. A few years back by teenage son suffered terribe foot odor. My husband and I would not let him bring his sneakers into the house, nor whould we let him put his dirty socks in the hamper! ?..I then read in your column a solution to eliminate foot odor. See similar questions...

Ans. Leg cramps are common in pregnancy and may occur due to deficiency of calcium. So take calcium supplements in form of milk and milk products or calcium tablets. Massaging the leg, application of local heat may help. Take multivitamin tablets also. See similar questions...

If you are bedridden, use a bed cradle (a support at the end of the bed that holds up the blanket) to protect your legs and feet from the weight of bedclothes Move your legs in bed by bending and straightening them 10 times, twice a day, or as many times as you can See similar questions...

Legs cramps are probably not a sign of dehydration. They are more likely due to over-hydration, which is also a cause of low serum sodium. Again, therefore, I would suggest that your serum sodium (and potassium) be measured while you are having the leg cramps. I had CDI for approximately 13 months and had been using dDAVP My symptoms started 9 weeks after my surgery for a pituitary tumor. I did get dDAVP in the hospital but did not need it when I came home. See similar questions...

Their muscles lack the glucose necessary for ATP production. Note: since little glucose is available to start with, glycolysis does not form lactate in large quantity. Therefore muscle fatigue is not the result of lactic acid buildup. This is a common misconception about McArdle's Disease. See similar questions...

Leg cramps or spasms are a painful tightening of the muscles in the leg. Staying in bed for long periods of time sometimes causes muscles in the legs or feet to cramp. Other causes of cramping are pressure on the calf muscles or on the back of the knee, too much phosphorus, too little calcium, or too little potassium in the body. See similar questions...

Nausea and vomiting are less common side effects of chemotherapy today, thanks to newer drugs that don't cause this problem. In addition, when these side effects do occur, they are much less severe. Talk to your doctor about these powerful anti-nausea drugs. Different drugs work for different people, and you may need more than one drug to get relief. See similar questions...

Nocturnal leg cramps are not a typical symptom of PAD but leg cramps when walking are. Cramps you experience while walking can be a sign that the muscles are not receiving enough oxygen rich blood due to PAD. There are many reasons for leg cramps at night such as exercising without stretching, “restless legs”, or a muscle strain. You should bring any concern about long-term pain to your physician's attention. See similar questions...

Symptoms of muscle weakness and/or muscle cramps, fatigue, or lack of energy may indicate low levels of potassium. (Conversely, inadequate fluid intake, which may cause a slight dehydration, can also cause these symptoms, so be sure to drink at least 80 ounces of water or other calorie-free fluids each day during weight loss process.) Potassium is a mineral that is necessary for all living cells. See similar questions...

Nighttime leg cramps will affect all of us, at one time or another. These spasms that occur in the muscles of the legs, usually in the lower calf muscle can be caused by a variety of things, but are usually caused by a lack of certain minerals in the body that affect muscle contraction. If you have leg cramps on a regular basis, then you should consider taking a calcium, magnesium and potassium supplement. The lack of these 3 minerals is usually the culprit in the source of leg cramps. See similar questions...

Muscle Ease should not be used during pregnancy, as Jamaica dogwood is not appropriate for use during pregnancy. See similar questions...

well, there are LOTs of things that you can try, but you probably wont be able to get rid of the cramps completley. There are many over-the-counter medicines that do help many women. Some work well for others and some dont. I will let you choose those for yourself. Here is a small list of what I recommend to try first. They are all natural: Increase exercise. This will improve blood and oxygen circulation throughout the body, including the pelvis. See similar questions...

Our nutritionist recommends increased magnesium in general for people with PXE. There is almost no possibility of toxicity with too much magnesium, but it can give you diarrhea. If you take more than your body can absorb, the excess will be excreted in the bowels. Consult your physician or a nutritionist for appropriate dosage. Magnesium rich foods include whole grains, nuts, fruits, and green leafy vegetables. Grains include buckwheat, millet and rye. See similar questions...