bird 9,969 Posted April 16, 2015 Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 had cramp last night, right in my left thigh right in the middle. god was it painful really was, wife said try to press your foot down to relive it . done that and it did help, ive been on my feet a lot the last few days in the garden doing jobs, not sure if this brought it on, when I was younger doing/ running /weights,/ karate I did get it a bit then. but now I am older lol didn't think I get it , what causes it, and any tips to prevent it or how to deal with it, if the bloody thing comes again, I was warm in bed , but was tired if that's anything .? thanks Ray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MoChara 1,632 Posted April 16, 2015 Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 Sounds painful! I would get a cramp/spasm also on the left but on the inside of the thigh, god it kills - I'd say it lasts about 5minutes then eases. I've no clue what causes mine or yours but I put a hot water bottle on it if it's real bad (not on bare skin) it works sometimes but not always. Wish I could shed some light on yours as I know how bloody sore it is! Oh and if I get this similar then rest assured it's not just cause your age (hopefully) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bird 9,969 Posted April 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 Sounds painful! I would get a cramp/spasm also on the left but on the inside of the thigh, god it kills - I'd say it lasts about 5minutes then eases. I've no clue what causes mine or yours but I put a hot water bottle on it if it's real bad (not on bare skin) it works sometimes but not always. Wish I could shed some light on yours as I know how bloody sore it is! Oh and if I get this similar then rest assured it's not just cause your age (hopefully) thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MoChara 1,632 Posted April 16, 2015 Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 Just done a quick search there - your wife was right on pressing the foot down Anyway found this hopefully link works it gives tips on preventing it and relieving it also. Seems your garden antics may well have caused it. Here you go and good luck lol. http://www.webmd.boots.com/a-to-z-guides/leg-cramps Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnasher16 30,288 Posted April 16, 2015 Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 Probably just overexertion....if you dont get enough fluids into you a touch of dehydration on an overexerted muscle will lead to an electrolyte imbalance and bang theres your cramp.......wouldnt worry about it mate if its just the odd time...........if it starts getting regular though might be worth getting your cholesterol checked. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THE STIFFMEISTER 16,136 Posted April 16, 2015 Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 Get some water in you...non diluted.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tb25 4,627 Posted April 16, 2015 Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 All the bloddy hours you put in lamping the season ray lol.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
steve66 3,554 Posted April 16, 2015 Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 (edited) Indian tonic water contains quinine, I drink a couple of glasses a week , seems to work Edited April 16, 2015 by steve66 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hydropotesinermis 724 Posted April 16, 2015 Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 Indian tonic water contains quinine, I drink a couple of glasses a week , seems to work To get an effective dose of quinine from tonic water you need to drink an Olympic swimming pool full. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted April 16, 2015 Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 sodium chloride tablets Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 10,986 Posted April 16, 2015 Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 I get cramp in my feet everytime i pull my socks off or take my shoes off using the other foot to stand on the back of the shoe type thing,i can give myself cramp if i don't do it slowly.Can be embrarasing at times when visiting folk or even buying new shoes as i double up and i ain't shy of using a few words best left unsaid to be honest .A royal pain in the feet it is but i've lived with it for a few years now and thought is was just one of those things getting older .. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j j m 6,555 Posted April 16, 2015 Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 I take quinine for cramp .1tablet before I go to bed works a treat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brewman 1,192 Posted April 16, 2015 Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 When I get cramp it tends to be in my calf muscles in bed. I either stretch my leg out straight or quickly get up and stand up before I wake everyone else up swearing. Stretching the muscles out seems to get rid of it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TOPPER 1,809 Posted April 16, 2015 Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 as joe said take more salt and keep well hydrated , if cramp comes on stretch the muscle by standing on tiptoes and doing the john cleese funny walk you have to stretch it out Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skull Hooker 185 Posted April 16, 2015 Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 Do you smoke? I used to get serious cramp in my leg but since I've stopped..its gone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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