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.

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

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.

ANSWER: Supplements of potassium, magnesium and calcium are needed. Potassium is best replaced by a potassium chloride salt substitute from the supermarket (used liberally). ANSWER: I have not found any benefit from cutting down on saturates and replacing them with monounsaturates. However, medium chain fats (MCT's) may be helpful. The reason for including meat, chicken, egg and cheese fats is to maintain the maximum enjoyability of the diet, especially since no harmful effects have been shown.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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