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Leg Cramps
I also found out that she needed more potassium. Of course bananas did the trick . ... Sometimes cramps occur because of a lack of potassium in the diet, ...
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- Have you tried putting his legs on a heating pad to try and relax the muscle cramps or even massaging his legs where it hurts? A little tylenol probably would not hurt...
- My daughter had these same problems when she was little. My chiropractor also does accupuncture and asked to look at her when she was at the office one day crying abo...
- My son has had leg cramps most of his life. At age 2 he was 3'2" so you can imagine how fast he was growing. What soothed him was making sure he had enough potassium i...
Daughter Complains That Her Leg Hurts
Thank you, everyone, for your concern and suggestions, including increased fluids, potassium and massage - I was not aware of those possibilities. ...
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- Better safe than sorry, see the pediatrician ASAP and demand an MRI and/or an Xray just to alleviate your worries. That way you will know its growing pains and not so...
- I remember when we were young that my sister would do the exact same thing--crying, sometimes screaming, constantly for days on end about her legs hurting. Turns out ...
- Hi G., It very well could be growing pains. My son has the same problem and he wakes in the middle of the night screaming in pain. We now give him Motrin (it lasts ...
Yaz- Has Anyone Been on It and What Did U Think of It-positive Feedback Only!
that said, I know 2 friends who were on it and one saw no difference in her mood issues, and the other had some very serious reactions b/c she has potassium ...
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- I can understand wanting positive feedback, but why wouldn't you want negative feedback? You would have more information with which to make a more educated decision!!
- I was on it before I had my son and thought it was pretty good, it kept my skin nice and clear it did not make me gain weight. I think that is kinda a myth related to...
- I was having really bad periods with a lot of medium sized clots, heavy bleeding, and what I call the woosh. After sitting for a long period of time, I'd stand up and...
Growing Pains
He needs potassium. Whether you get him to eat more bananas (this would probably take 1-2 weeks to work at 1 banana a day) or give him a potassium ...
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- - Make sure he is getting plenty of water during the day. - Tylenol 30 minutes before bed. - Warm bath and massage with lotion right before bed. - Upon night waking...
- Hi M.. I hope I can offer a little advice that works for my children. I have a 5 year old girl and a 3 year old boy. My daughter has had growing pains off and on for s...
- I was curious enough about your problem that I researched it a bit on line. The doctor's reports all agreed that the title of growing pains does not really mean that ...
Daughter Waking up in the Middle of the Night W/leg Pain
I'd agree with the potassium (as well as adding in magnesium as lack of this .... Another thing that will help is potassium. My kids are very active in ...
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- My daughter used to wake up in the middle of the night with leg pain as well. I give her multivitamins with supper every night and that has stopped them.
- try giving her a banana for a snack before bed. potasium helps with that.
- How are her vitamin and electrolyte levels? Has her pediatrician talked to you about that? If your daughter is very active and muscular, she may need more "muscle food...
Feet
Also vitamins with calcium and potassium might be helpful, maybe better ... Since she likes fruit, bananas are a good natural source of potassium (I eat ...
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- I babysit a boy who is 4 years old, and his feet are an 11! I think some kids have bigger feet. As far as the feetie jammies, maybe you could cut the toes off, or get ...
- I had the exact situation--I cut the toes out of the jammies and sewed in the toes of old socks. With how fast her feet has grown I had plenty laying around. I'm not ...
- Have your talked to your doctor about Thyroid isues?
**Need Help with RLS**
I buy an over-the-counter potassium supplement from Wal-Mart, and take one .... I used to have it too, but started taking a potassium supplement from the ...
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- I suffer from the same and have never seeked help from my doctor, but I found that tylenol before bed or even during the day has helped me. I am able to get a good nig...
- There are other meds out there beside requip and mirsomething or other. They have been using anti parkinsons meds for years with pretty good results. Unfortunately a l...
- I have been suffering with RLS for about 10 years now and I started taking Requip. I know you said you did not want to try meds from the doctor but I was so sleep depr...
Is it normal to get calf cramps during pregnancy?
I think the extra potassium is supposed to help with that. .... I get severe leg cramps when I am low in potassium. Try eating Bananas, Avacado, ...
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- Try eating bananas. It helped me during my pregnancy with the leg cramps. A.
- I had bad cramps with bothof my pregnancies and the only way to help is to stretch your legs before going to bed. Every night I would spend at least 5 minutes stretch...
- Take Calcium AND Magnesium -- it will definitely help! Congrats! Jackiee
Restless Leg Syndrome and Pregnant
So I just tried to treat myself - iron and potassium. It's a strange sensation so I do .... What helps me with that is making sure I have enough potassium. ...
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- I had it but not until the last trimester. I took benedryl to help me sleep. Since we are limited on what we can take, I knew that benedryl would help me fall asleep. ...
- I completely feel for you. I have that problem a lot, and the only comfort I can get is some massage. Maybe your husband can massage your calves for 5 or 10 min when ...
- Hi A., I just went through my files and found most women including pregnant women took more Calcium for their RLS. Did you know that calcium helps you sleep better wh...
Help I Don't Know What Is Going on with My Body!
Cramps can come from dehydration and also Ive heard a lack of potassium can .... Also make sure to balance your sodium and potassium intake, they're the ...
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- What has helped me in similar situations: (1) drink more water (I actually measure it out at the beginning of the day and put it in the refrig to keep track), (2)add p...
- I'd get a second opinion. I remeber cramping when nursing but that was the beginning months. you could just be getting your fist period. Mine were very rough at fir...
- How's your water/fluid intake? Mild dehydration can cause all the symptoms your describing!! Make sure to drink 8-12 glasses of water a day. (Clear liquids count, but ...
