Leg cramps?

[linderlizzie]

I have found, wait for it, that if I flex my toe upward when a leg cramp starts; it stops it.

I have no idea if it will work for anyone else, but it's worth a shot; right? I love you guys. 

[cathy37]

I have tried this before and sometimes it works.  If I have a leg cramp that is very painful I try everything I can to try to stop the pain.

[oldbuddy]

You are right, it's worth a try. You are talking about a Charlie Horse, right?

[linderlizzie]

You are right, it's worth a try. You are talking about a Charlie Horse, right?

Yup. Sure as shootin':

 A charley horse is the common name for a muscle spasm or cramp. Muscle spasms can occur in any muscle in the body, but often happen in the leg. When a muscle is in spasm, it contracts without your control and does not relax. from Medline Plus on May 3, 2021

[potluck6]

Heard  you  should drink. More.  Water. To. Avoid   cramps.

[Donnamarg323]

I had one 2 days ago in my left calf.It hurts like hell and i still feel the effects of it 2 days later,not as severe.

I agree you can position your left foot towards the sky to alleviate the pain as it comes on and im sure i should drink more water too.

[plennis]

I am definitely going to try next time I do get a leg cramp.  They can sure hurt.

[linderlizzie]

I am definitely going to try next time I do get a leg cramp.  They can sure hurt.

K. Cool! Let us know if it works. I would be happy if it did. I love you guys. 

[cateyes1]

I was told to eat bananas for the potassium that I am lacking and plenty of water as well

[linderlizzie]

I was told to eat bananas for the potassium that I am lacking and plenty of water as well

Also good advice. 

[Jsnugs]

One of my lovers, had leg cramps Charlie horses all the time.  I found out that He had kidney disease. his pancreases his liver was not working properly either. You should check yourself out with areas. The Digestion system really give distress feelings go down your legs. I hope only the best of health for you 

[UGetPaid]

Toe pointing sometimes works for me, but not always. I've always found the best thing (if I am able to throw the covers off and stand up quickly enough) is to put as much weight as possible on that foot and stand on tip toes/ball of the foot.


I think both your toe pointing technique and the standing on toes option each seem to stretch out that calf muscle.

[oldbuddy]

It worked this morning, thanks for the tip!!!! 

[linderlizzie]

Toe pointing sometimes works for me, but not always. I've always found the best thing (if I am able to throw the covers off and stand up quickly enough) is to put as much weight as possible on that foot and stand on tip toes/ball of the foot.


I think both your toe pointing technique and the standing on toes option each seem to stretch out that calf muscle.

Well, my most esteemed friend, I did say flex the foot upward, not point the toe downward. Whatever works for you; do it with my blessing. Or without my blessing if you prefer. 

[linderlizzie]

It worked this morning, thanks for the tip!!!! 

Excellent! Thanks for letting us all know it works for some; especially the "main man" at Fusion Cash.