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What is good for leg cramps besides ibuprofen and a hot bath

 

What is good for leg cramps besides ibuprofen and a hot bath

Try standing on cold tiles. Works for me. i stand on the tiles and walk/ limp around. goes within a few mins :)

 

What is good for leg cramps besides ibuprofen and a hot bath

I get them all the time. The doctor just prescribed prednisone for it, but before I went to see her, I was managing the pain by doing stretches, making sure I changed my leg position often, and forcing my husband to massage my legs (as well as pain meds and hot showers).

 

What is good for leg cramps besides ibuprofen and a hot bath

try a heating pad

 

What is good for leg cramps besides ibuprofen and a hot bath

Drink a glass of milk and eat a banana. Milk for calcium and banana for potassium. It always has worked for me.

 

What is good for leg cramps besides ibuprofen and a hot bath

Try eating bananas. Cramps can be caused by low potassium and bananas has high potassium.

 

What is good for leg cramps besides ibuprofen and a hot bath

possible dehydration or potassium deficient (try a banana)