I cannot seem to get myself comfortable to sleep just lately tossing and turning and pain.
I have constant cramps usually my right leg all the way down from my butt so much so that I can barely walk when I get out of bed.
Anyone have any ideas what might be causing this?
Thanks in advance
Piriformis syndrome?
Osteopath might be able to help. If they are trained in that particular manoeuvre.
Cheers.
Have you been presribed anything for cramp. My Mum used to take quinine tablets every night.
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Was prescribed that once upon a time,only nagnesium helps me.What works for some is not for others .
Sorry that reply/question was meant for the poster.
No I havent even mentioned it to the doc as he just brushes everything to do with pain away and says its my age and the fact I am not fit, I will look into this ty
If you like Bananas, eat one a day in the morning to see if this helps, if it does, it could mean you are short on pottasium.
Magnesium does a fantastic job in stopping cramps. But I was having horrible cramps in my feet and it has totally stopped those cramps. One word of caution magnesium can also make you have loose stools.
I recommend stretches of your legs. I have somewhat of a similar situation. Stretches even if you don't feel like getting up.
When you say cramps, are you sure it's not numbness? There could be several reasons for cramps most commonly is low mineral salts... i.e. magnesium etc. A banana at night before bed can help to relax the muscles. Also magnesium supplements- some types have the effect of looser stools, such as food grade epsom salts. I take magnesium malate... but if you look up different types of magnesium on the net it will tell you what the effects are. Be aware most supplements contain fillers and binders, magnesium stearate isn't good for you. So look at what else any supplement contains... ideally try to get it from your diet, there's a lot of information on the net about the best sources from food.. If after trying that it continues, go to see your gp.
Hope that helps
Oh thats brilliant advice thanks
I feel for you,i have had some horrific cramps that have left a massive lump that had to be broken down by a machine used by physios to break down bug bruises.I take magnesium every day and if i feel a cramp coming on which is only ever in my legs i will stand up and place my feet as flat as i can on the floor.Then if able i will take a couple more magnesium tablets.This is the only thing that helps me.Good luck to you all out there.
Hi abra_cadabra
I wrote a message yesterday, then lost it. Don't know what happened. Didn't have time to do it all again. Have you Googled cramps?
You have such a lot to put up with . I would see GP about this. Do you know if you have had blood tests to check the following :
potassium; calcium; magnesium and sodium?
Have you ever had blood test to check Thyroid function? Any antibodies tested. Also Vitamin D,.B12,.Folate or Ferritin?
I found a good article on cramp by a doctor yesterday. If I find it again I'll reply with website.
Hope you get cramp sorted and catch up on some sleep soon.
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I know I keep banging on about Magnesium, but it really helped me. I used to be so uncomfortable in bed even with my Tempa mattress and adjustable bed. I got such awful cramps they used to make my legs hurt the next day. Since taking Magnesium the cramps have gone and the 'restless leg' syndrome has also resolved. Might be worth trying.
Thank you all for your words of advice I am looking into my diet and magnesium supplements and will see how I go
Could you be having sciatic problems? Pain starts in the butt cheek and runs down the leg. It is painful. Does it continue throughout the day?
so much pain and lack of sleep 
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