Sat, Nov-02-02, 01:39
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Senior Member
Posts: 2,816
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Plan: Atkins/Protein Power
Stats: 256/179/160
BF:38.9/27.2/24.3
Progress: 80%
Location: Triangle NC
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I've had severe leg cramps for years! Restless leg syndrome too....now that can drive you nuts! I get cramps everywhere from my knees down to the tip of my toes! And sometimes they are so painful I've cried!
I've seen the doc, been tested for deficiencies, circulation problems....all's normal. My doc did order higher potassium and calcium, but that really hasn't helped. I was also told to try tonic water (has quinine in it...a log time treatment of leg cramps) but just couldn't drink it! (It is so gross !)
One thing I did find helps a lot is using an ice pack! I got the idea when I realized that the "traditional" charlie horse usually is relieved by walking on a cold floor....well if that helps, then why wouldn't ice?
I have a fairly large ice pack (about 8X12 inches) that I wrap up and put it under my feet/legs. It works better (but not completely) than anything else I've ever tried! It's great in the summer....but in winter I usually have to throw another blanket on the bed!
I haven't noticed any improvement or worsening since I started low-carbing.....was hoping for an improvement, so I was unhappy about that!
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