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    0  Views: 516 Answers: 8 Posted: 12 years ago
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      I've heard about the low potassium - I suggest a banana a day for leg cramps.  My Mother suggests putting a bar of Dove soap between the sheets at the foot of your bed.  She says it works to keep cramps away.  You could also be dehydrated. r/yvonne57

      12 years ago. Rating: 6
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        If it happens at night, drink a glass of tonic water before bed. The quinine in the tonic water helps I find.

        12 years ago. Rating: 4
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          i also understand calcium deficiency contributes to leg cramps

          12 years ago. Rating: 4
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            low potassium levels can be one cause. sciatic nerve involvement can be another cause. 

            12 years ago. Rating: 4
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              carmaxable

              i SUFFER from sciatica occasionally. owwww!
              commented 12 years ago

              Try breathing in a bag for as long as you can to relieve a leg cramp. Worked for my dad and me.

              12 years ago. Rating: 3
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                melandrupert

                hey thats good Randy never heard of it if and when i do get cramp I will give that a go lol
                commented 12 years ago

                Deficiency in calcium, magnesium and postassium.

                12 years ago. Rating: 3
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                  The vitamins will help.  Magnesium is another good one for relaxation.

                  12 years ago. Rating: 3
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                    Too much exercise. Relax, have few pints and you won't feel any pain.

                    12 years ago. Rating: 2
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