Cramping Legs

[mummycaz]

For the last week I have had a weird cramping on the bottom half of my legs, front and back. I normally go to the gym three times a week, but havent been able to get there in the last couple of weeks. Has anyone else experienced this weird pain. Some days my whole legs just ache and ache and I have to take paracetamol just to calm them down. Any thoughts please?

 

[lessci]

Are you taking statins, as these can cause muscle pain (Simvastatin did this to me, switched to atarvostatin with no pain yet)

 

[Bluetit1802]

Leg cramps can be a sign of mineral deficiencies such as magnesium, salt, or potassium. Some members here have found a magnesium oil spray beneficial. Are you following a low carb diet? If so, you do need to make sure you eat enough salt.

 

[Rustytypin]

As I eat very little processed foods, I find that I have to add salt to my meals to avoid leg cramps. (Especially after exercise.) I soon know if my salt levels are low! It can be very painful.

 

[Jo_the_boat]

Have you had your circulation checked?

 

[googlegoss]

I use electrolytes and this has really helped and touch wood hardly any cramps now. Used to get them nearly every night.