GotGarlic
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Dehydration and lack of potassium can also cause leg cramps. I'm glad you've found an exercise routine that works for you, dragn.
I don't remember who on DC mentioned that, but I tucked a bar of Ivory under the corner of the mattress pad after that post. Might be a placebo effect, but I didn't care as long as it helps!In the past when I’ve had problems with Charlie horse leg cramps I’ve found keeping an unwrapped bar of ivory or similar soap under the covers helps...
I've started massaging my feet at bedtime if I have been standing a lot during the day, @dragnlaw. It does seem to prevent foot cramps most of the time. And while most leg cramps are during the night, I have gotten them when sitting too much, like while riding in the car or sitting in a restaurant. Got one in my thigh so bad when we were in Chowning's Tavern at Colonial Williamsburg. Went to the ladies' room to massage it and walk it off. The woman who walked in when I was there must have thought I was delivering a baby with all of my whimpering and low moaning.
Well, sad story... I looked in the mirror the other day and discovered a big - huge - colossal loss... my ankles.
So... I know I can't/won't diet in the conventional ways - that ain't gonna happen, but I figure I can cut down at least on one of the carbs - my biggest downfall - bread.
Walking used to be my favourite exercise once I couldn't ride my horse anymore. But that also has been taken away from me due to neuropathy and now (argh) weight gain, which aggravates the neuropathy.
So I am now going to the YMCA and doing Aquafit. The small tiles on the bottom of the pool hurt my feet - but got some swim shoes and it is working - that problem solved. Just dealing with the leg cramps once in a while. But the weightlessness of the water is amazing on my joints, allowing the extra motion to my limbs. Yeah!!
Last couple of times I've gone early when they have open Lane swimming. LOL - actually manage 1 lap up and back with the breast stroke. Then a 1/2 lane and back with the crawl - that really whacked me out. Luckily there is always a 15 minute break before the aquafit class starts for me to get my breath back.
But I think one of the best parts is, I didn't get any cramps doing the laps - was one of my fears in the deep end. Although I will say I've always been pretty agile in the water and swimming with just my legs or just my arms has always been in my routines. But never in agonizing pain that doesn't go away - neuropathy cramps aren't just "charley horse cramps".
So hopefully folks, you will hear back from me and I haven't gone to a watery grave at the bottom of the YMCA pool.
Good point. But, I won't be looking that up for a while. I simply have too much on my plate at the moment. I am currently taking the dose that my now retired doctor recommended that I take.@taxlady calcium supplements can cause leg/feet cramps as a side effect. Look it up to verify it, then cut back on how much calcium supplement you are taking. Then pay attention if that helps.
I just had my second eye done last week (the first one was 3 weeks earlier). At the surgery center, 2 different people each made a mark with magic marker over the correct eye (both the nurse and the surgeon). It was extremely difficult to wash off later, especially since I couldn't get water in my eyes.Busy day, doing all kinds of chores that I won't be able to do for a week or two. Tomorrow at 9AM, I'll be at Brooks Eye Center having my cataract surgery on my right eye. I only need that one eye done, so just one surgery... for now.
I had a dream last night that they did the wrong eye, and I couldn't see. Now I am going to have to ask them if they know which eye they are doing.
CD
All it takes is one wrong leg cut off and they go crazyI just had my second eye done last week (the first one was 3 weeks earlier). At the surgery center, 2 different people each made a mark with magic marker over the correct eye (both the nurse and the surgeon). It was extremely difficult to wash off later, especially since I couldn't get water in my eyes.
Glad it went well.Without any glasses, my distance vision is now the same as my left eye. I can read a wall clock 20 feet away with either eye. I get to try driving tomorrow, which is the ultimate test.
I will still need glasses for close up, such as reading of working at the computer. I'm fine with that. I just want to drive without glasses, and drive at night without ten oncoming headlights looking like a galaxy of stars.
CD