Personal Wellbeing 23

 Night Cramps

 Barefoot Medic

Painful cramps in the upper or lower leg.

More common with age, women are more susceptible than men.

 

There are many causes:

Overuse or underuse of the muscle.

Sitting for long periods.

Standing or working on hard floors for long periods.

Certain medications can cause cramps; Diuretics for one.

Dehydration.

Flat feet.

Diabetes.

Narrowing of arteries (Arterial Sclerosis).

 

There is no known cure, but cramps may be alleviated by stretching the cramped muscle(s), straightening the leg while pointing your foot towards you & away from you alternately, and corkscrewing it from side to side; one or all of these may help.

Other suggestions are:

Drink 6 glasses of water daily (or equivalent Tea/Coffee/Juice)

Loosen bedclothes around your legs.

Wear properly fitted footwear (comfort before Fashion).

Vitamin E Supplement. (just passing a suggestion by others)

Vitamin B Complex.      (just passing a suggestion by others)

 

Salt may be a much-maligned substance, but I find a little salt in my diet is helpful…

Your suggestions in the comments would be gratefully received!

(If all else fails or if it persists, consult your doctor...)