charlie horse/ leg cramps/ sciatica ???

This past week I have been waking up to pain in my hip, leg all the way down to my feet. I think its a combo of the above because sometimes I get the pain in my cheek as well.
I tried eating a banana at night but that hasnt worked. Can someone give me some advice?
Thanks in advance...

Message edited 10/10/2011 5:38:25 PM.

Re: charlie horse/ leg cramps/ sciatica ???

I was waking up with charlie horses. my doctor told me to drink a little gatorade or powerade before bed to have electrolytes in my system. it seemed to help. and eventually i started sleeping with a body pillow or any pillow between my legs to help with pain and cramping.

Re: charlie horse/ leg cramps/ sciatica ???

I agree! My doctor told me any kind of leg cramping during sleep is caused by dehydration and to try drinking a big glass of water shortly before bed...Not exactly ideal when you are already peeing all the time, but it def helps me!!

Re: charlie horse/ leg cramps/ sciatica ???

I've never needed to try it but I've heard that drinking pickle juice eleviates the pain immediately.

Re: charlie horse/ leg cramps/ sciatica ???

It helped to have m legs elevated when I slept or sat (like as high as a big phone book or two pillows if sleeping)

Also wear comfy shoes.

I got a prenatal massage and the woman used biofreeze and the bad pain went away (came back later here or there but not as bad)

Re: charlie horse/ leg cramps/ sciatica ???

for the charlie horse/leg cramp my doctor recommended seltzer water. I haven't tried it yet but I am thinking it goes along the lines of gaterade.

I've been stretching my calfs a lot all day. That might help as well. My dr. said walking helps and then siting throughout the day.

Re: charlie horse/ leg cramps/ sciatica ???

I usually drink powerade during the day but I dont get enough liquid during the night because I already have to use the bathroom on average 3 times at night. But if it's going to help, then I will keep some by my bed.

As far as pickle juice I wish I liked pickles, I might get sick trying to even drink it.

When I wake with the pain I do stretch and it helps. I should try streching before bed tho.
Thanks, everyone

Re: charlie horse/ leg cramps/ sciatica ???

I have all of the above as well and it just stinks! Not a fun time at all!

Re: charlie horse/ leg cramps/ sciatica ???

This will sound incredibly cooky, but it actually works (google it if you don't believe me ). For leg cramps put a freshly unwrapped bar of Ivory soap under your sheets by your legs. Leg cramps will be gone

Re: charlie horse/ leg cramps/ sciatica ???

Posted by OrganicMama

This will sound incredibly cooky, but it actually works (google it if you don't believe me ). For leg cramps put a freshly unwrapped bar of Ivory soap under your sheets by your legs. Leg cramps will be gone