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Annetoni
Annetoni Posts: 5 Member
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Has anyone got any suggestions on how to avoid Charlie Horse cramps?
I seem to get them every time I follow a low carb lifestyle!!

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  • ladipoet
    ladipoet Posts: 4,180 Member
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    Muscle cramps result from electrolyte imbalance. You need to UP YOUR SALT asap so that you are getting between 3000 - 5000 mg daily (I personally have found that I need at least 5000 mg of salt every day in order to avoid cramps in my calves and feet in the morning when I wake up). You may also need to take a magnesium and/or potassium supplement as well.
  • Annetoni
    Annetoni Posts: 5 Member
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    Great, thanks for your help. I will certainly give that a try!
  • LavaDoll
    LavaDoll Posts: 595 Member
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    Agree on up the salt, I do pink himalayan.
    Also agree on potassium supplements - my dr recommended that and it helps.
    Also Hylands makes a leg cramp med and also an ointment. I keep the tablets on my nigh table.

    http://www.hylands.com/products/hylands-leg-cramps

    =^x^=
  • KarlaYP
    KarlaYP Posts: 4,439 Member
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    Ditto the above recommendations!
  • Annetoni
    Annetoni Posts: 5 Member
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    Thanks everyone. I have increased my salt intake but not taken any supplements yet.
    So far it seems to be working.................
  • donnaboyer161
    donnaboyer161 Posts: 3 Member
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    Drink pickle juice or bone broth takes care of it

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