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Old Mon Apr 16, 2012, 03:52 PM
Marlene Marlene is offline
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Ditto to what others have said. Once you know your electrolytes are OK, you can try this little trick. Doesn't work for everyone but has done wonders for my husband. He too was getting nightly cramps especially after walking long distances.

So don't laugh at this suggestion: Get a bar of Ivory soap, cut off about 1/3 of the bar and place it at the foot of your bed under the fitted sheet. The soap tends to crumble when cut so you may want to place it on a paper towel. This costs almost nothing and there is no risk to your health. Google Ivory soap and leg cramps. You'll be surprised at how many people employ this easy remedy.

But like I stated, make sure your cal, mag, pot and sodium are normal. An epsom salt foot bath at night can help also. Soak your feet in warm water with a about 1 - 2 cups of epsom salt. Epsom Salts are magnesium chloride and will relax the muscles.
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