Hi, I too am a sufferer of leg cramps, I stand on my feet all

day at work and I always had these. I had one really bad one

that traveled down to my foot from my calf an lasted for over

fifteen minutes. It was very scarey for me, when I told my dr.

he put me on over the counter magnesium, I take three a day

and he said it wouldn't hurt me. I asked cause I already take

more meds than I like. I don't take meds well, even a 81mg

aspirin causes severe nose bleeds. I am very worried about

blood clots an take bp meds, even traveling in a car, I used

to get bad cramps. You may ask your doctor about magnesium.

I have been on potassium since a hysterectomy so it wasn't

the potassium that was the problem for me. Sludge

Hi, I know what you mean about a charlie horse. I have had several myself.  The only thing I can offer is to walk on it and stretch it and then with your leg up on the box spring of the bed and stretch it some more. Just breath and work through it. This is what has worked for me in the past. Also you may want to visit further information on this web site.  At last resort go to WEBMD.COM

Can be a lack of potassium...better safe than sorry....CALL YOUR DOCTOR!

The problem is from a lack of potassium. I will share one of my fool proof remedies. Soon as a cramp/spasm

   starts, drink a half glass of pickle juice.  Instantly gone!!!!

I would mention it to your doctor... if it is a clot you wouldn't want it travelling to another part of your body.

Melissa.

Oh I know how you feel.I get those and they hurt so bad.Somebody told me it was from a lack of potassium.When I was pregnant many moons ago,I use to get them all the time and the doctor told me to stand on cold cement.I don't know how that is suppose to help,but I will do whatever to now have the pain.