What do I do to get rid of my leg cramps in both of my legs because I want to lie comfortably in my bed without any pain?

[Anonymous]

I just made a wrong move on my bed so because of that I’m experiencing lots of pain from my leg cramps. I have pain in both of my legs. I can’t lie comfortably in my bed without any pain. I can’t sit, walk or even stand normally.

I’m experiencing this pain about 6 hours now. So the only option to experience less pain is to just sit on my behind. It hurts to sit so long on my behind and I’m really tired so I can’t sleep because of this pain.

Do you have any advice for me about this topic?

This isn't a joking matter

[Oliverlogan263]

Ouch mama, leg cramps are the worst! Here are some things you can try:

- Gently stretch and massage the cramped muscles. Running your fingers along the tight muscles can help them relax.

- Soak in a warm bath for 15-20 mins if possible. The heat will soothe your sore muscles. Add Epsom salts too.

- Take an over-the-counter pain reliever like Advil or Aleve. It'll reduce inflammation and make the area more comfy.

- Apply a heating pad or ice pack (whichever feels better) for 15 mins on, 15 off. The temperature change confuses pain signals.

- Try stretching the cramped muscles slowly before bed each night. This can prevent future knots from forming.

- Drink lots of water and replenish electrolytes like potassium and magnesium which can get depleted causing cramps.

- Rest as much as you're able and don't push through the pain or it may get worse.

Hope some of those tips help you feel relief soon! Let me know if it's not improving after a day - might need to see a doc. Feel better boo!

[Asker]

Thank you so much. I’ll try it all 😁 but how do you know so much for a 22 year old? I’m impressed by you. 🙂‍↕️

[Oliverlogan263]

Haha thanks! To be honest, I've dealt with my fair share of cramps and injuries playing sports over the years. When it comes to leg pain, I've pretty much tried every remedy out there to deal with it. I also find health/fitness stuff interesting, so I try to learn as much as I can. YouTube is great for that too - you can find videos about fixing all kinds of aches and pains. And of course, just experience from being active. So I guess I've kinda become the "go-to guy" in my friend group when someone needs advice for sore muscles or what have you. It's cool that I could help you out with some options though! Nothing worse than not being able to sleep comfortably. Feel better!

[petitedollbabee]

Are you sure it’s leg cramps? If your legs are cramping for 6 hours now, I’d be going to the hospital because that’s really not normal. But if your legs aren’t cramping, they’re just painful and you may have just pulled a muscle, then I’d recommend soaking your legs in warm water if you have a bathtub, maybe with some epsom salts too. If you have a vibrating wand handy, that can also be helpful, press against your legs with it on full strength and it can help to relieve some pain.

[Asker]

I called the emergency room or whatever you call it. I had explained what my symptoms are and they described it as leg cramps… the doctor couldn’t give any advice for that so I’m left with the pain…

Thank you for the advice. I’ll try it

[sage2021]

When I was taking station medication for my high cholesterol I would get leg cramps. My sister and boyfriend too. We had to stop the medicine, side effects were unbearable.

Do you use salt? I knew someone who never put salt on his food. One day he got leg cramps and I said to eat a little salt and they went away. His sodium (salt) levels always came back too low on his lab blood test.

From what I have been told, our bodies need some salt everyday. Not a lot, but some.

[Asker]

I don’t use it because I’m too lazy to do that. Thank you for the advice. I’ll try it immediately!!!

[Asker]

Do you have other advice on this topic? My legs feels a little bit better to move. You said: “not a lot, but some” but I’ve decided to put a lot on my food because my legs are too much painful to be able to move and now I can move a little bit better. So how many times can I do that in a day?

[sage2021]

@Asker
I don't know if you have high blood pressure or not that's why I said a little bit. But if you have normal blood pressure, then you can use more. I love salt on my food so I use. ore than I should because I do have high blood pressure. I shouldn't be doing that.
I'm glad some of your pain has subsided.
🙂
Always glad to help!

[Asker]

Do you have other advice on this topic?

[sage2021]

@Asker
Maybe use a heating pad if you have one. Wrap it around where the pain is one leg then the other for about 20 minutes then repeat and see if it helps.
I haven't tried this for leg cramps but I have used over the counter pain patches called Salonpas. They come in all different sizes.
They are made with natural ingredients, at least that's how they were before. They smell a lot stronger so maybe they've added more ingredients lately.
They really do help with pain.

[Asker]

Thank you. But what do you do for your leg cramps?

[sage2021]

@Asker
I rub them out myself with deep massage until it stops.
I woke up 3:00 this morning because I had a bad cramp in my calf muscle.

I probably stretched too hard while I was sleeping. So I just kept rubbing it kinda hard with my fingers.

[Asker]

Thank you for telling your story about your leg cramps. 😊 I’ll try this too!!

[sage2021]

@Asker
You're very welcome 🌹

[sean1234]

Go to a naturopathy doctor, they are REAL Doctors.

[Asker]

Thank you for the advice but I don’t have the money to afford that so I’m asking it on here

[Anonymous]

Drink tonic water.