How to Avoid Leg Cramps at Night?
81How to Avoid Leg Cramps at Night?
Have you ever had leg cramps at night? Have you ever had to wake up in the middle of the night screaming in pain because of them? Leg cramps are not fun to deal with. They are no joking matter, they hurt, believe me, they really do hurt.
I get a lot of cramping in my legs at night. I find that if I am taking certain medications I get them. I also find that if I am stressed out, not eating properly, not getting my proper rest and having cold legs, I tend to get them more.
When I wake up in the middle of the night and my legs are cramping, all I want to do is scream in pain. However, if I do that I know I will wake everyone up in the house. I really don't want to wake any sleeping bears if I don't have to because there really isn't much anyone else can do to help.
The best way I have found for getting rid of leg cramps at night is to actually get up out of bed and try to place both feet firmly on the floor. Doing this, releives the cramping. Once the cramping is gone, walk around for a little bit before going back to bed, just to make sure. Another way to relieve leg cramping is to point your toes toward you, while being stretched out on the bed. I find this very difficult to do, especially when I have just woken up because I can never remember which way I was supposed to point them and I always end up pointing my toes the wrong way first. It never fails. However, once I do have it figured out, this does relieve the cramping.
Try to do things that will avoid getting leg cramps in the first place by doing some simple leg stretches before going to bed, drinking plenty of fluids and eating healthy. I find that taking a nice hot bath, just before going to bed seems to help prevent leg cramps. The hot water soothes the muscles and helps me relax.
If your leg cramps persist, it is probably best that you go see a doctor. He may be able to prescribe something for you and there may be an underlying condition that is causing your leg cramps.
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You are very welcome, cindyvine. I hope it helps you.
I get instep cramps sometimes - very painful. The only effective way I've found to deal with them is to walk them off.
A good idea is to pull your big toe towards you - or get someone to do it for you. I often wake up screaming and my husband blindly reaches for my toe - invariably the wrong one - but after we've sorted out the confusion - I find it works. :P
Thanks for your comment, Tom. Yes, walking it off is most effective for me.
Feline Prophet, I will have to try pulling my big toe towards me. I think I will try to find it myself though.
Getting up out of bed and putting your feet flat on the floor is my answer. Then walking.
I agree with you, Peggy W.
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cindyvine says:
7 months ago
Thanks for answering my request, Dwilliamson. I'll try leg stretches and standing up during the night