help with leg cramping/leg pain

NYIceQueen

Hi! When working out I've noted that my legs begin to cramp and hurt more than they normally do....I drink plenty of fluids so I'm pretty sure I'm hydrated.

It's getting very bothersome, so I wasn't sure if anyone had any similar experiences. Basically it's like when your legs fall asleep and the blood rushes back in -- kinda like that pressure/pain, but no pinpricks.

TIA

reneelee

Bananas and grapefruit have a lot of potassium in them, sounds like you are low on potassium.

abredbenner

cramping can be an electrolyte issue. Trying eating a banana.

lrberchielli

Definitely track your potassium. Orange juice is a good one to add too. I have trouble getting enough potassium but have not had any cramping issues. Make sure you are stretching before and after your workout too.

Dom_m

Rehydration drinks are supposedly designed for this sort of problem. I bought a tub of Endura Magnesium Re-hydration Formula when I was training for an ultra-marathon. I actually find it lowers my energy if I drink it during training, but if I drink it before training it reduces fatigue, and it can speed recovery if I drink it after.

asm2260

Rehydration drinks are supposedly designed for this sort of problem. I bought a tub of Endura Magnesium Re-hydration Formula when I was training for an ultra-marathon. I actually find it lowers my energy if I drink it during training, but if I drink it before training it reduces fatigue, and it can speed recovery if I drink it after.

I had a real bad cramping problem..a couple years back while riding long distances.....It was recommended to supplment potassium and magnesium.....there was this drink I bought reminded me of tang....bought it at a vitimin store....It worked along with lotsa water...

sajar_06

Bananas and grapefruit have a lot of potassium in them, sounds like you are low on potassium.

I agree. Please be careful that happened to me in the beginning. God Bless, Brenda

peck113

Try drinking a sports drink such as gatorade every couple of days or if needed every day. Just try to look for a drink that is lower in sugar if your goal is to lose weight. Kiwi is also another great fruit that is high in potassium and loaded with all types of other vitamins.

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mara16bryan

I have successfully addressed leg pain by using a foam roller. Wal-Mart sells them for about $15. If you Google foam roller exercises there will be plenty of good examples to show you how to use it to alleviate your pains. Hope this helps!

specialsong77

Hi! When working out I've noted that my legs begin to cramp and hurt more than they normally do....I drink plenty of fluids so I'm pretty sure I'm hydrated.

It's getting very bothersome, so I wasn't sure if anyone had any similar experiences. Basically it's like when your legs fall asleep and the blood rushes back in -- kinda like that pressure/pain, but no pinpricks.

TIA

Loads of great suggestions here... my friend turned me on to these homeopathic over the counter pills just called Leg Cramps with Quinine that helped me a lot. I take them when I get really back lower back or leg cramps and they work really well for me.

NYIceQueen

Thanks for all the great suggestions....I like bananas, so maybe I'll try eating more of those. I'm trying to avoid more pills because, frankly, I don't know that my stomach can take more pills! (15 different medications, plus multivitamins)

I was just worried about this being a sign I was having kidney issues, since I have lupus....glad it seems like something relatively minor.

I'll also get some Gatorade -- I'm already getting extra calorie credits from working out, so it shouldn't be an issue. Plus if I can get this under control, then maybe I can also work out longer, so double payoff.

Thanks again everyone :flowerforyou:

Dom_m

... my friend turned me on to these homeopathic over the counter pills just called Leg Cramps with Quinine that helped me a lot.

Sorry, but homeopathic medication is just water. Nothing else. If you pay more than a few cents for it you're getting ripped off.