Question 1

does eating bananas help prevent muscle cramps?

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Rarely: Cramping can sometimes be caused by low potassium.  This is probably most likely to happen if you are taking a diuretic.  Bananas have potassium, but not a lot of it.  In order to replace the potassium you might lose from a diuretic with bananas you need to eat a few every day.  If you are not on a diurectic, low potassium probably isn't an issue for you and bananas won't help.

Question 2

can eating mustard help people with muscle cramps?

Accepted Answer

No: It has no value for treating muscle cramps.

Question 3

i have severe muscle cramps?

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Muscle cramps: Many causes. After exercise due to poor stretching or buildup of lactic acid. Dehydration or electrolyte imbalance. Medications? If legs may suggest poor circulation. Smoker?

Question 4

what is good for muscle cramps and spasms?

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Hydration, stretch: In general, keep hydrated, electrolyte balance, stretch the muscles and tendons regularly. If it is excessive cramping and spasms, get checked out by your dr.

Question 5

why is it that i keep getting muscle cramps?

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Many things can: Cause muscle cramps. Potassium is a common culprit as well as dehydration even at small levels. Eat plenty of fruits rich in potassium. Most common in bananas and watermelon and stay hydrated.  Many other things cause cramps including cholesterol meds, sodium deficiencies, if it is severe see a doc and they can look onto it further.

Question 6

what kinds of remedies are there for muscle cramps?

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Many possibilities: One of the most common symptoms of varicose veins and venous incompetence is leg cramps. As much as 70% of the time, people with varicose veins will have leg cramps. Although there are many other possible causes, as others have said, if you have any visible veins in your legs, you should see a venous specialist (phlebologist) for help.

Question 7

is  eyebrows muscle cramps normal?

Accepted Answer

No.: I am not sure what you mean by eyebrow muscle cramps.  An ache around the eyes may mean you are farsighted and need glasses.  Please see an ophthalmologist.

Question 8

what treatments are there for muscle cramps?

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Symptomatic/Cause rx: The treatment depends on the cause of the muscle cramps, but symptomatic treatment to relieve symptoms can be done.Anti inflammatory&pain meds, muscle relaxants and physical therapy/message.

Question 9

can muscle cramps be a sign of drug allergy?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Athough any medicine can cause almost any possible side effect, having muscle cramps result from a drug allergy would be on the unusual side.  That being said, the statins for high cholesterol can cause muscle pain.  But that isn't an allergy.  Nevertheless, i would think about other possibilities first.  I would recommend seeing your regular physician.

Question 10

what kind of doctor sees somebody for muscle cramps?

Accepted Answer

Start with internist: An internist is a general practitioner. Problem could be caused by medication causing low potassium, not drinking enough fluids, overusage of muscles, a muscle disease such as pmr etc. If internist can't find cause, consider a physiatrist (specialist in entire musculoskeletal system); or rheumatologist (joint and muscle diseases)., generally, drink more water, eat lots potassium rich foods (fruits).

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