pain in the ......calf?

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Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 399, Messages: 16719

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fan2c Posts: 57 Joined: 2001/10/10	2001/11/19, 02:48 PM Im 9 weeks in to an FT program and sometimes I awake at night with what feels like a calf cramping..its definitly a pain in middle of my calf but it obviously isnt bad enough to totally wake me up to deal with it.Thats why Im unsure if its actually a cramp or just an ache..any ideas as to what may be causing this.The thing is it doesnt neccesarily happen the night after a leg workout.I take multi vits and pretty sure Im getting enough calcium.

jbennett Posts: 1,558 Joined: 2001/02/28	2001/11/19, 08:59 PM Are you getting enough water? If so, how about potassium? A slight potassium deficiency can cause cramping. You may also want to simply try stretching before bed. I find that on my leg days if I stretch before bed, I'm not as sore the next morning. Hope you figure it out soon; I know how annoying minor pains can be. ;)
Philia2 Posts: 4,078 Joined: 2001/10/19	2001/11/20, 04:34 AM Yes water, but also magnesium...... (eat chocolate!!! :o) And never forget to stretch those muscles. Try to stretch the calves when it hurts (during the night) normally it'll stop the pain.
fan2c Posts: 57 Joined: 2001/10/10	2001/11/21, 12:56 PM Thanks so much for your advice JB and Philia.. so much to consider and yes...I'll get right on it. Much appreciated.And for those of us in the U.S. Happy Thanks giving to all!!!!
spanishgirl Posts: 157 Joined: 2001/06/06	2001/12/09, 10:43 PM Have the pains gotten any better? I had the same problem...of course, along with the EXTREME cramps...I starting drinking more water and making sure I was getting enough potassium. Good Luck!
Ironbod Posts: 71 Joined: 2002/01/18	2002/01/19, 10:01 PM I have the same problem with my legs even though I take in enough water and potassium. I have found that if I wiggle my toes when my calf cramps the pain goes away instantly.
painisthegame Posts: 1 Joined: 2005/05/26	2005/05/26, 12:38 PM I am 14 and my calf, theighs, and ankles have been killing me. I am in track and my mom thinks this is the cause. Today they hurt so bad I couldn't even get out of bed. I had to stay home from school. There is no swelling that I can see. Everything started hurting 10 times worst than normal yesterday when I tried to get up the stairs. I had to crawl into my bed and now I can somewhat walk but I have to limp. Please help me!
sstump1 Posts: 1,227 Joined: 2005/03/20	2005/05/26, 12:42 PM See a Dr!
	2005/05/26, 08:54 PM What part hurts? you could have tore a muscle....in which case you should have applied ice for 2 days then heat thereafter... I am guessing a cramp can be ruled out... but definitely see a doctor ASAP if the pain doesn't lessen