Twitchy Leg...

[dlp252]

I've had little eye twitches before, but last night my leg started to twitch. It starts at the hip flexor and moves into the quad area. Has anyone had this happen before? Did I overwork it? I didn't do a heavy lower body workout yesterday, but I did do lots of walking on Saturday and did a half hour cardio tape yesterday, plus some ab work and upper body work. I mean, I can actually see the "muscle" (not really sure it's a muscle) twitch.

 

[Carol122201]

Sometimes muscles twitch because of electrolyte imbalances, especially magnesium and calcium. Make sure you're eating lots of leafy green veggies, and if it continues, ask your doctor to have some blood drawn. A simple blood test will tell him/her if any of your electrolytes are off. Certain medications can cause you to secrete more of these in your urine as well.

Carol

 

[dlp252]

Carol, thanks...I have been forgetting to take my calcium supplement lately, but I do eat lots of leafy greens... I've been wanting to have my cholesterol rechecked, so maybe now is a good time and I'll have them run a full panel. Thanks

 

[Carol122201]

Hey, go for it, Donna! I hope your cholesterol check comes back with good numbers!! I haven't had mine checked in too long, and I'll be curious to see the ratio now that I've lost this weight. Hope the calcium works for you!!

Carol