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Is Anyone Else Getting Cramping In Different Parts Of Their Body ?

A myRAteam Member asked a question šŸ’­
Cobble Hill, British Columbia, Canada

I have been experiencing a lot of cramping (not sure if they are charley horses) in my legs and arms. Some are painful enough to make me jump out of bed to try and stretch or massage them out.

September 17, 2022
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A myRAteam Member

A team member mentioned an over the counter drug called "Leg Cramps"... I've been using it as well since 2016, and YES it works wonders within 5-10 minutes! My pains in the legs & feet were so bad that I'd have to get up out of bed to try and walk it out; but I had to do that as soon as I felt it coming on. Crying was a part of the back-and-forth walking up and down the hallway. Believe me, Leg Cramps is worth buying! You can find it in Wal-Mart. "Works for Me"...!

September 21, 2022
A myRAteam Member

I get the cramps in my shins. They will make my foot try to come up to my shin so I cant walk them out. I found that drinking about a 1/4 cup of pickle juice makes the cramps go away within 5 minutes.

September 19, 2022
A myRAteam Member

Ok, so ... you have to drink it once they start? I drank pickle juice yesterday mid-morning & ate a banana with some ice cream before bed! It worked for me, ~YAY~ no cramps last night!! I am happy:) Have a good Wednesday my friends. Enjoy...šŸ˜Š

March 1, 2023
A myRAteam Member

Try dill pickles, or just the dill pickle juice. I'm doing keto and it helps with the leg cramps

November 4, 2022
A myRAteam Member

I had them and now I'm taking magnesium and potassium daily. This has stopped them pretty much. When I do have a let cramp, I pull my toes toward my shin as fast as I can. Its hurts but immediately goes away. Hope you find something that helps you.

November 3, 2022

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