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Submitted on: 15-08-2014; Answers: 9; Tagged under: Muscle Cramps       ✘ Report abuse
Q both my partner & i get severe muscle cramps in our legs frequently at night. both of us very active during the day, but experience server cramping while asleep. Mine particulary do not release for a good 5 mins then leave me in cronic leg pain for 2 days afterwards. What can we do to combat this problem.

A If you are from the Bay of Plenty we have two practitioners in our clinic, Alicia or Kristy, who would love to guide you back to full health!. It is important to determine the underlying causes for these muscle cramps, whether its mineral deficiencies or an intolerance. We don't just assess the chemistry of the body at The Healing Room though, we also access your health from a neurological view point, and correct the body as a whole. We would love to hear from you if you are nearby, or guide you to someone near it not.
Answered by: The Healing Room Tauranga;
Answered on: 19-08-2014;
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A There are several things that you can try to ease the muscle cramps. 1) drinking more water, water acts as a lubricant for the body as well as flushes out toxins that can deposit into the muscles if not flushed from body 2)taking magnesium before bed can ease the cramps as well as improve sleeping. Magnesium is natures muscle relaxant and it is needed to release contracted muscles http://www.ancient-minerals.com/magnesium-benefits/what-is-function/ 3)The last thing would be to stretch your calves, hamstrings and quads before bed.
Answered by: Elemental Body Therapies;
Answered on: 15-08-2014;
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A Sounds like a magnesium deficiency. The simplest solution is to try Mag Phos Cell Salts. If you need to up your Mg intake try Thompsons Organic Magnesium (which doesn't cause loose bowels). Both are safe.
Answered by: Your Essential Wellbeing;
Answered on: 15-08-2014;
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A From a Classical Homeopathic perspective, patients physical symptoms are 1 piece of the totality of the puzzle. Number 1 principle of Homeopathy is individualisation of the case.
Like a key in a lock if the exact remedy is found the problem will go away.
You need to have your case taken by a Classical Homeopath who will search in a repertory for the various listings describing your condition (ie: left or right leg, foot, calf, thigh, from stretching, flexing, bending, after exercise, from running, on waking, on raising, better in warmth, worse chill, time of night,etc...)
To make a good prescription, other areas of your life will need to be described (sleep patterns, food cravings, and other problems that you may struggle with...) to get a comprehensive understanding of you as an individual. Once the correct remedy is given it will "balance" you and your intestinal flora will adjust to a natural harmonious state allowing the natural assimilation of vitamins, minerals and salts necessary for your body to function without cramps.
This last sentence "natural assimilation of" is the most important part in this whole conversation. Other material dose therapies will advise you to take extra doses or supplements or food to supply "what your body is lacking". Homeopaths believe that likely there is not a deficiency of the minerals, vitamins, salts in your diet, it is just that your body is not naturally assimilating them.
Sometimes extra doses solve the problem but I presume you have already done that. If that is so and you still have cramps my advise is to get Classical Homeopathic treatment to adjust the malassimilation aspect.
If you are unsure or have doubts about Homeopathy, watch on You Tube "Homeopathy: medicine or bluff" (english subs). the tide of opinion is turning.
Deane Craft Dip Hom, RC Hom Whangarei
Answered by: Deane Craft Homeopath;
Answered on: 15-08-2014;
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A I agree with Mary's answer that you need to look at your fluid intake (especially water -note that tea, coffee and alcohol are diuretics, i.e. they make you urinate more), your mineral salts (especially calcium and magnesium), and whether you are over-using the muscles. You said you are very active during the day. So at night your body needs to recover from this -the body always looks for homeostasis (balance). Any disharmony in the body (including cramps)is a result of your choices and behaviours during the day. So, you could look at: are you over-exercising? Are you in constant motion/rush during the day? Do you have any entrenched behaviours you have invested in? Your legs will tell you if your choices have not been loving for your body. It is a blessing therefore that you have the cramps -as your body is clearing the disharmony and giving you a message about your choices. How amazing are our bodies. They do not lie.

I also agree that you should check this out with your GP.
Answered by: GloriousBody;
Answered on: 15-08-2014;
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A HI
My initial thought was to do with Magnesium and Calcium, it is important we ensure that we have sufficient in our diet, so taking a supplement along with Vitamin C to assist in the absorption is important. Also looking at the reply from Mary I agree that other aspects of your life style and medications that you may be taking could affect the cramps. Going to the doctor to check for DVT might be a good idea.
When the cramp comes on - STRETCH the muscle, like Mary said my holding the toes and pushing them up towards the knee, stretching before going to bed and ensure that your fluid intake is up. Magnesium/Calcium supplements help. If it persists check with your doctor
Answered by: House of Oils;
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A We are treating these issues with Certified Pure Essential Oil topically. I would suggest our blend of Deep Blue to increase blood flow and lemongrass and peppermint. Our Frankincense to drink morning and night would be body beneficial. Also diffusing Serenity in the evening can help relax the nervous system. I would also suggest both yourself and partner experience an AromaTouch Technique treatment we provide these at our Organic Spa in Ellerslie Auckland and I do have practitioners outside of Auckland I can recommend. Kindest Jocelyn Oades www.x-factor.net.nz 0800749876
Answered by: X-factor Organic Health Spa;
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A As a first step... when you feel that agonising pain, the best evidence suggests that it is stretching out the muscle, not fluids, that provides relief. If you feel that pain in your calf muscle you grasp your toes and gently ease your foot towards you. This stretches the muscle and eventually eases the pain. Muscle cramps may be brought on by many conditions or activities, such as I have listed :Exercising, injury, or overuse of muscles. Cramps may also occur because of decreased amounts of minerals, such as calcium and magnesium.Exposure to cold temperatures, especially to cold water.
Other medical conditions, such as blood flow problems (peripheral arterial disease), kidney disease, thyroid disease, and multiple sclerosis. Standing on a hard surface for a long time, sitting for a long time, or putting your legs in awkward positions while you sleep.
Not having enough potassium, calcium, and other minerals in your blood.Being dehydrated, which means that your body has lost too much fluid. Taking certain medicines, such as anti-psychotics, birth control pills, diuretics, statins, and steroids. Regards Mary Tonner
Answered by: Mary Tonner Consulting;
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A This sounds like a magnesium deficiency - you should go to a local kinesiologist and get tested for vitamin deficiencies to see if this is the case and take magnesium before bed
Answered by: Purity Healing;
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