woke up this morn (about 4AM) in absolute agony, my calf muscle had gone into cramp (not sure how), ive never felt a pain like it, i nearly cried lol

 

what could have caused this, im now dreading going to bed tonite, ive been told that stnading on a cold floor will ease the cramp

 

my leg is fookin killing me now and has been all day, cant get comfortable sitting down and it hurts when i stand up, am having a can or three of pain relief tonite so hope it will relax me a bit lol

Many moons ago i was taught if getting cramp take salt or more salt with dinner, always works for me ever since! I do know too much gives high blood pressure mind.

I always just use loads of salt for a few days and no more cramp.

I've suffered with cramp all of my adult life, so I sympathise. As for what's caused it, take your pick: too much salt in your diet, not enough salt, low electrolytes in your bllod, too much lactic acid/too much pyruvic acid in your muscles after they've been worked, sleeping in the same position for a long time etc etc.

 

During a cramp attack, I find the best thing to do is to try and fight against it and stretch the opposite (antagonist) muscle. In your case, if the calf cramp was trying to bend your foot downwards, then you need to try and force your foot upwards as much as possible (and vice versa) - get angry against it! Usually, you reach a point where the pain magically stops. Vigorous massage of the affected area often helps too. Gentle stretches afterwards tends to help too (in the same direction that you fought).

 

But, yeah, it's a bitch. And if anyone knows the antagonist set of muscles for the intercostals, PLEASE tell me - I get cramp there all the time (after doing archery).

ive been told that aswell, had a lot of salt on me dinner lol, also having a skinfull of stella tonite, hope their is plenty of salt in that lol

I've suffered with cramp all of my adult life, so I sympathise. As for what's caused it, take your pick: too much salt in your diet, not enough salt, low electrolytes in your bllod, too much lactic acid/too much pyruvic acid in your muscles after they've been worked, sleeping in the same position for a long time etc etc.

 

During a cramp attack, I find the best thing to do is to try and fight against it and stretch the opposite (antagonist) muscle. In your case, if the calf cramp was trying to bend your foot downwards, then you need to try and force your foot upwards as much as possible (and vice versa) - get angry against it! Usually, you reach a point where the pain magically stops. Vigorous massage of the affected area often helps too. Gentle stretches afterwards tends to help too (in the same direction that you fought).

 

But, yeah, it's a bitch. And if anyone knows the antagonist set of muscles for the intercostals, PLEASE tell me - I get cramp there all the time (after doing archery).

 

thats what i did last night, it was pulling my foot down, i had to physically lift it up with my hands, it stopped, but as soon as i went to sleep it done it again, it fookin hurt

With the hot sticky weather you sweat more. This means you loose fluid and salt which causes the cramp. Had the same myself a couple of weeks ago. Got cramp in one calf at about 2 in the morning. Got cramp in the other calf about 4. Next door must think I'm a right stud cos I was screaming the house down.

 

Fluids and salt should help. The only problem is that stella won't help as a fluid as it dehydrates you and is also an inflamatory so will not help with any swelling.

 

As for the intercostal muscles there is a link here which may help.

 

http://www.yorku.ca/earmstro/journey/intercostals.html

 

Appears that they are a bit more complicated. Would suggest that if you are getting regular cramp in these that you see your doctor.

 

Darrell

right, its a skin full of stella and a pintof salt water before bed, i have noticed that lately at work im sweating like fook but not drinking a lot, so im most probably not putting back in any fluids that i have lost

 

have had quite abit to drink today (and not just stella lol)

I reckon keep gettin' yer arse out causes it! :wack:

I reckon keep gettin' yer arse out causes it! :wack:

PMSL, retribution from my ass out thread the other day lol

I get that sometimes when I've been out on the piss, cramp is caused by dehydration wich beer is good at doing so good luck tonight for a good nights sleep.

I get that sometimes when I've been out on the piss, cramp is caused by dehydration wich beer is good at doing so good luck tonight for a good nights sleep.

 

thats the prob, i aint been drinking much lately, tonite i have cause ive had a crap day :duffer:

thats the prob, i aint been drinking much lately, tonite i have cause ive had a crap day :duffer:

 

Loads of water then before you go to bed, unless of course you pas out before you get to bed :duffer:

woke up this morn (about 4AM) in absolute agony, my calf muscle had gone into cramp (not sure how), ive never felt a pain like it, i nearly cried lol

 

what could have caused this, im now dreading going to bed tonite, ive been told that stnading on a cold floor will ease the cramp

 

my leg is fookin killing me now and has been all day, cant get comfortable sitting down and it hurts when i stand up, am having a can or three of pain relief tonite so hope it will relax me a bit lol

 

 

Al' I get it in my calves all the time. Well I used to until I started using "CRAMPEX" Its a herbal thing and works very well pop a tablet just before you nod off and a peaceful night will be had. I went to my Doctor and he couldnt explain why I get it. Age I spose? Honestly mate get some it aint too expensive and you will thank me for telling you bud.

Al' I get it in my calves all the time. Well I used to until I started using "CRAMPEX" Its a herbal thing and works very well pop a tablet just before you nod off and a peaceful night will be had. I went to my Doctor and he couldnt explain why I get it. Age I spose? Honestly mate get some it aint too expensive and you will thank me for telling you bud.

its the first time ive had it, but if it continues i will be investing in some of that crampex

 

ive been having trouble sleeping lately, well more than usual

 

cheers bud

its the first time ive had it, but if it continues i will be investing in some of that crampex

 

ive been having trouble sleeping lately, well more than usual

 

cheers bud

 

I have suffered with ILS. Irritable leg syndrome for many years and found out that is related to insomnia which I get because of my shifts. Its quite common on the railways. Its also been suggested that is why I may get cramp. Its your muscles doing their own thing while you sleep. I hope its a one off mate.

I have suffered with ILS. Irritable leg syndrome for many years and found out that is related to insomnia which I get because of my shifts. Its quite common on the railways. Its also been suggested that is why I may get cramp. Its your muscles doing their own thing while you sleep. I hope its a one off mate.

Hey,I get that,me leg(only one mind!) has a mind of it's own some nights,didn't know it was a 'condition'!

Most of the times its a lack of salt in the body. Bodybuilders have terrible cramps before competitions after strict dieting.

Thanks for the link :) I have seen my doctor and he says that although it's not pleasant, there's nothing much that can be done. I'm actually thinking about giving up archery now 'cos I haven't shot for most of this summer (because of all the rain) and the intercostal cramp has disappeared - they seem to be directly related in my case :(

 

 

 

With the hot sticky weather you sweat more. This means you loose fluid and salt which causes the cramp. Had the same myself a couple of weeks ago. Got cramp in one calf at about 2 in the morning. Got cramp in the other calf about 4. Next door must think I'm a right stud cos I was screaming the house down.

 

Fluids and salt should help. The only problem is that stella won't help as a fluid as it dehydrates you and is also an inflamatory so will not help with any swelling.

 

As for the intercostal muscles there is a link here which may help.

 

http://www.yorku.ca/earmstro/journey/intercostals.html

 

Appears that they are a bit more complicated. Would suggest that if you are getting regular cramp in these that you see your doctor.

 

Darrell

Aint had cramp for years so thought I'd try "VIAGRA" :dance: :dance: :dance: Got a fookin stiff neck cos I did'nt swallow it fast enough.Took two and got a limp so I thought fook it and had a cup of tea. :(

Aint had cramp for years so thought I'd try "VIAGRA" :dance: :dance: :dance: Got a fookin stiff neck cos I did'nt swallow it fast enough.Took two and got a limp so I thought fook it and had a cup of tea. :(

i dropped a viagra in a lift before, the fooker would only go UP

i dropped a viagra in a lift before, the fooker would only go UP

"AND THE POINT IS ?"

In the USA they are taking VIAGRA eye drops. they say it makes them look hard.

Aint had cramp for years so thought I'd try "VIAGRA" :dance: :dance: :dance: Got a fookin stiff neck cos I did'nt swallow it fast enough.Took two and got a limp so I thought fook it and had a cup of tea. :(

 

Trust you vinz

you need to jump out of bed soon as poss and stretch it straight

Happens to me a fair bit due to medical reasons :wack:

 

 

woke up this morn (about 4AM) in absolute agony, my calf muscle had gone into cramp (not sure how), ive never felt a pain like it, i nearly cried lol

 

what could have caused this, im now dreading going to bed tonite, ive been told that stnading on a cold floor will ease the cramp

 

my leg is fookin killing me now and has been all day, cant get comfortable sitting down and it hurts when i stand up, am having a can or three of pain relief tonite so hope it will relax me a bit lol

Maybe its connected to your teeth grinding, if you been doing that coz your stressed and tense you might be tensing up in your sleep?

I have suffered with ILS. Irritable leg syndrome for many years and found out that is related to insomnia which I get because of my shifts. Its quite common on the railways. Its also been suggested that is why I may get cramp. Its your muscles doing their own thing while you sleep. I hope its a one off mate.

 

Is that the same as Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS). There is a drug for that now ...

 

http://www.requip.com/