Night leg cramps

[MAYNARDSMOM]

What causes your legs to cramp up at night?

Monday night I was up all night with this nasty stomach bug that's going around but also kept up from my hamstring that kept wanting to cramp up. I finally got up & stretched it some, seemed to help.

It's not like I had done leg training that day. I did IMAX2 & SM with the band Monday am. Not something that happens to me on a reg basis.

Thanks!

 

[spyrosmom]

I wouldn't worry about it if its not happening on a regular basis and that is a common workout combo for you. Maybe with the stomach bug it was a dehydration or electrolyte imbalance issue. Hope you're feeling better!

Nan

 

[mrsmel]

My dad used to get really bad leg cramps almost every night. His doctor told him he probably wasn't getting enough potassium and told him to eat a banana every day. Once he started doing that, no more cramps!

But, as Nan said, if it's not happening on a regular basis, I wouldn't worry about it.

anne

 

[fit44]

Leg cramps can be from dehydration or decreased potassium.
Which is most likely from your flu bug.

OOPS! Sorry Anne, I didn't see your post.

Hope you are feeling better Tami!

 

[Nadja Z]

It's not like I had done leg training that day. I did IMAX2 & SM with the band Monday am. Not something that happens to me on a reg basis.

Thanks!

Okay, imagine saying this to someone one of your friends who's never done a Cathe workout before, and then showing them a clip of Imax 2. Congratulations on your excellent fitness level, but you did in fact work your legs that day Checking your potassium like the others have said is probably a good idea.

 

[MAYNARDSMOM]

Thanks everyone. I guess the nasty bug didn't help. I am feeling much better today but OH SO TIRED!! Made today a rest day. I know when I get back on track I'll feel it. It still amazes me how much a cold/flu/virus can take out of you as far as stamina.

Thanks again all

 

[fit44]

. It still amazes me how much a cold/flu/virus can take out of you as far as stamina.

I know! The sad part is....the older I get the harder it is to recover. It's just not fair!
The good news is, I don't get sick as much as I did when my boys were young bringing all those nasty germs home from school.
Now, I catch a cold/flu maybe 2 times a year.

 

[cindi1]

I get leg cramps too. Upping my calcium/magnesium fixed it for me.

It could be calcium, vitamin E, potassium, magnesium or Vitamin A. So if the bananas don't help, try one of these other items.

http://alternative-medicine-and-health.com/conditions/legcramp.htm