A 45-year-old member asked:
how do i prevent muscle cramps. i cycle long distances and cramp earlier and more often than others who are similarly trained. ?
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Dr. Gutti Rao answered
Hospital-based practice 46 years experience
Fluids/Gatorade: Drinnk plenty of fluids and gatorade.
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Dr. Cassandra Lee answered
Orthopedic Surgery 20 years experience
Hydration: Cramping is caused by a multitude of factors. Treatment can be controversial. Hydration is usually key. Depending on how long distances/intensity, you will likely need to replenish electrolytes also.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Tips on preventing and treating muscle cramps in calves needed. Also how do I get them?
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Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered
Podiatry 28 years experience
Try : Magnesium supplements. Staying hydrated is important as well. If you are on any diuretics discuss potassium supplementation with your doc.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
How can you prevent muscle cramps?
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Dr. Robert Conenello answered
Sports Medicine 31 years experience
Drink: Hydrate and stretch.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
What are the causes of muscle cramps and what can you do to get rid of them?
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Dr. Stevan Cordas answered
Internal Medicine 57 years experience
Cramps: Low calcium, hyperventilation or anxiety, low potassium, low magnesium, overexertion.
Ask your doc to help you track this down.
Occasion nerve damage or vascular insufficiency as well.
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Dr. Thomas Namey commented
Rheumatology 48 years experience
Add iron deficiency, which can exist without anemia!
Jul 7, 2013
A 49-year-old member asked:
Can you suggest tips on preventing and treating muscle cramps?
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Dr. Yash Khanna answered
Family Medicine 57 years experience
Relax/sleep/avoid st: You can prevent muscle cramps be relaxing, getting enough sleep, avoid stress and overuse of muscle, yoga and keep in a good physical shape.Avoid nicotine, overuse of alcohol, eat healthy
treatment consists of rest, relaxation, message and physical therapy and if it is because of a systemic disease, treat the cause.Symptomatic relief with muscle relaxants and anti inflammatory pain meds.
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