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Leg, Toe And Now Hand Cramps. Anyone Else Have This Issue And What Did You Do About It?
These major leg and foot cramps started around April 15th. The thighs and the calves had cramping right at the knee joints. Some of them were so bad my husband had to get up and massage them and then get me into a position so they didn't start up again. My toes also cramp. I tried taking cyclobenzaprine at bedtime in the beginning, but I still get the leg cramps.
Then this past week, they aren't just at night. I get them throughout the day. Usually about 4 or 5 times/day.
Today May 5th they… read more
Esther, I just had this conversation with my rheumatologist the other day. I told him I couldn't stay hydrated on the methylprednisolone, yet I know I need it. He said if I use Gatorade use the powdered Gatorade and not the zero. It has table sugar not the other stuff. True hydration needs table sugar. So I started it today.
It sounds like you're experiencing muscle cramps in various areas. Here are some general tips that might help:
- **Stay Hydrated**: Drink plenty of fluids throughout the day. If you're active or it's hot, sports drinks can help replenish electrolytes
- **Stretch Regularly**: Stretch your muscles, especially before and Show Full Answer
It is the vinegar and salt in the pickle juice that helps your electrolyte balance. It isn’t crazy Laura.
Oh no, well I've also heard that coconut water is good. I'm going to try that too.
I had cramps for years then found out my electrolytes were out of whack when I started drinking coconut water and my cramps disappeared.
Is Anyone Else Getting Cramping In Different Parts Of Their Body ?
Does Anyone On Here Have Cramps That Make Your Hand Because Real Stiff??
How Quickly Have You Developed Visible Physical Changes (for Example, Crooked Fingers, Nodules, Swelling)?
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