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    Leg Cramps

    So, I fell out of bed this morning w/ a cramp in my calf. In fact, it still hurts and that was 5 hours ago. I figure part of it must be dehydration (as I drink my second cup of coffee) but does anyone have any other suggestions?

    Man o man did it hurt. I had to avoid screaming curse words at 4am because I didn't want to wake up Nikolai.

    Jenn
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    I think that bananas (or other source of potassium) help leg cramps.

    I hate waking up with leg cramps and then trying to stumble around the next day! I feel for you!
    Cranky Wife to a Peds EM in private practice. Mom to 5 girls - 1 in Heaven and 4 running around in princess shoes.

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    • #3
      I was just going to post that - I'm having them to and I've been told to have a banana or a glass of milk right before bed.
      Wife to NSG out of training, mom to 2, 10 & 8, and a beagle with wings.

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      • #4
        Are you sure it is related to exercise and not hormones? I got terrible leg cramps on the wrong birth control and when I'm pregnant. Just a thought.

        Kelly
        In my dreams I run with the Kenyans.

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        • #5
          I say bananas, too.

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          • #6
            Are you sure it is related to exercise and not hormones? I got terrible leg cramps on the wrong birth control and when I'm pregnant. Just a thought.
            Wow, Kelly- more information to add to the arsenal when I go to the girly doc. I'm enjoying you know..."it"... this week so maybe that does have something to do with it.

            I'll have a banana for lunch and a potato with dinner.

            Still hurts though.

            Jenn

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            • #7
              Hey there,

              I am still somewhat new to this site. I am a pilates instructor on the side and have been teaching fitness (personal trainer, aerobics, kickboxing, etc.) for about 8 years now. You should really do your best to drink as much water as you can to keep the cramping away. If anything drinking a lot of water will also help with weight loss overall. Also, try to stretch a bunch too after your workout.

              I hope this helps!

              From looking at this fitness forum it looks like all of you have been working hard. If anyone needs help please don't hesitate to ask me questions. I will be happy to help.

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