Geoid Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 I was lying in bed watching a film, moved my leg slightly, and had the worst pain in my life (so far), I had a cramp to end all cramps. First just a little cramp in my leg, fine I think, give it a rub and move it a bit and it will go away. Wrong! As soon as I moved my leg a second, much more painful cramp comes, so bad I was screaming (loudly) . It felt like someone had sliced my leg open with a hot, blunt knife. This lasted for about 10 minutes. Now, I can't walk properly, I have a limp. It still hurts. Groan. *begs for sympathy* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Oooh, Fred, cramp is horrid isn't it? (sorry, thats all I've got) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted January 24, 2009 Author Share Posted January 24, 2009 The last time I had cramp I was swimming, in the deep end, lifeguard had to rescue me! I thought that was bad, but this is just pure pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola O Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Oh, Fred, I can really sympathise with you coz I've had that cramp - always in the calf muscle, and always whilst lying in bed (perhaps it has something to do with the position / laying down ) and it is always AGONY. Hope the leg feels better soon and that you don't get another cramp. Nicola Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Stretching exercises before going to bed are supposed to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Poor you, have a "virtual rub" to make it better! BeckyBoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Ouch! I have to get out of bed to walk the cramp off and then it still hurts the day after so Fred... *lots of sympathy* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 oh Fred, I sympathise I used to get cramp, I havent had it for a long time (ok, about a year ), but I used to get it at night, I ended up having to buy a bed with a foot board so I could push my foot onto something at 3am if you had major cramp, you have probably damaged the muscle, it will take a few days, but will settle down. so, you need to eat quinine in some form or other. either bananas, or tonic water spring to mind. if it gets too stupid or regular, you can get quinine tablets (my mum takes them - hmmm, maybe, its my family and cramp ) but I would talk to a doc or someone before you get to this stage - try holland and barrett? hope this helps cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 My OH occasionally gets that . It's looks like agony . Have a hug till it feels better . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Wierdly enough my OH got cramp during the night and thinks he's damaged his calf muscle. I haven't had it for a while but the last time I did it took a few days for my calf to feel normal again. I'm going to suggest he tries tonic water. I hope it gets better soon Fred. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackiepoppies Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Am I right in thinking that cramp can be caused by a salt deficiency? Jackiex PS Hope you fell better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Oh sounds very sore - hope its better tomorrow. Not had cramp for a while touch wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iar fach goch Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 I always had horrendous cramp whilst pregnant, and like you my leg would remain painful for days. I found it useful to cool my leg down and would often be found in the early hours of the morning lying with my legs up on the cold wall! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted January 24, 2009 Author Share Posted January 24, 2009 I cant even take my shoes off, and I walk with a limp too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Nothing worse than a limp.......... I prescribe - hot bath, hot toddy, warm bed. Oh yes, and another "virtual leg rub" to make it better! Get well soon BeckyBoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackiepoppies Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Oh Bless! So, so sorry Fred, I KNOW how painful cramp can be, been there, done that got the T shirt etc. but....... what could be worse? Think about it........... ! Jackiex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackiepoppies Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Think you must have put a curse on me Woke up this morning with the most awful cramp Sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry etc. etc. etc. Jackiex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ardene5 Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Hi Fred Been there had the T shirt but also had to give up wearing normal length Wellington's as they cause a suction on my muscle so as I remove them it pulls the muscle down and I scream with pain .... now wear 3/4 length Wellington's. Best regards Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenanne Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I've heard a salt imbalance can cause cramp: so either drink more (WATER, Fred, not beer ). My OH had cramp for the first time ever a couple weeks ago, he claimed he needed to go to the dr/casualty . Silly man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoice Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Ouch. I've had this. Felt like a pulled muscle for days afterwards *hug* I'd heard it's down to a deficiency in something, potassium and calcium I think. (And also maybe a lack of vitamin D which helps us process calcium) So I'd eat some bananas for the potassium and eat a nice bowl of fortified cereal for vitamin D and Calcium - oh and maybe lack of daylight hours this time of year could have an effect. Vitamin D is produced when our skin is exposed to sunlight. Hope you feel better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimmyCustard Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I hate the night cramp thing, am I the only one that doesnt know whether to laugh or cry when you're woken with the agonising squeeze in your calf and you dont know what to do with yourself to stop it??!! OH is full of sympathy and I usually get: 'Oh suck it up, you big girls blouse.' Until it happens to him, then its a helicopter lift to the nearest A and E. Kimmy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Poor Fred. I always used to get cramp in my middle toes whenever I went swimming (not good when you are in the middle of a race for the club). It is because all my toes are double jointed (good party trick for upsetting the squeamish) and the kicking action always set it off. The first time DS had it, he had just walked home after getting off the bus, then screamed as he ran downstairs saying that he had broken his leg! I did point out that he hadn't done anything to break it and he had just run down the stairs relatively OK. Made him sit on the floor and showed him how to ease it. Luckily I haven't had it in the calf muscles for ages - and it always seems to happen at night when it does. I don't have salt, but I do eat banana's, so maybe that's the best option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Poor Fred. I always used to get cramp in my middle toes whenever I went swimming (not good when you are in the middle of a race for the club). It is because all my toes are double jointed (good party trick for upsetting the squeamish) and the kicking action always set it off.The first time DS had it, he had just walked home after getting off the bus, then screamed as he ran downstairs saying that he had broken his leg! I did point out that he hadn't done anything to break it and he had just run down the stairs relatively OK. Made him sit on the floor and showed him how to ease it. Luckily I haven't had it in the calf muscles for ages - and it always seems to happen at night when it does. I don't have salt, but I do eat banana's, so maybe that's the best option. Thats just like me Koojie - swimming always sets my toes off - I'm double jointed too. I can do a wiggling thing with my thumb that always makes people go yuk I always look really silly getting out of swimming, walking very strangely because of the cramp in my toes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I always look really silly getting out of swimming, walking very strangely because of the cramp in my toes Aha, the trick is to get to the end of the lane and don't get out - massage poor toesies while they are under water. Of course getting out was a complete different matter and a huge embarrassment anyway! Can't do the thumb bit but my brother can turn his thumb into a trigger - which was very handy because when DS came along, he could do the same with both thumbs! Then we used to have wars with DIY sound effects over the back of the settee at my mums! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
