Charley Horse??

so, you're saying a severe cramp is what you're getting? Not a constant pain or ache? just clarifying for me.

It could be you're a bit low in potassium or even calcium....can you eat bananas?

Are you on calcium supplements?

Are you doing anything else that could have caused more stress or fatigue on that leg or even your back?

You could try some mild stretching exercises and massage before you go to bed...that might help you avoid getting up in the night.

hope it resolves itself...although if it's a constant pain/cramp...make sure you discuss it with your doctor and that it's documented.

What meds are you on....you can list them in a signature so that we don't keep asking you the same questions. Some meds can contribute to cramping of the legs.

quincy

Chloe, like stated above, it could be medication...I get cramps in the back of my legs and in the bottom of my feet in the middle of the night while sleeping...It drives me crazy!!! I contribute my cramps to prednisone...Not sure if that is what it is but I think I've read that pred can cause low potassium..I started eating lots of bananas and it has really helped...

Yeaouch! Just thinking about those hurts. The pain is SO intense. Plus it wakes you out of a deep sleep - nice, huh?

I get them from time to time, but haven't been able to pin-point a cause. I usually make sure I've been taking my vitamins and maybe increase my calcium and add potassium - I can't stand the taste or texture of bananas.

I used to have leg and foot cramps in bed nearly every night.
I would end up walking around the house for 15 minutes
to get rid of the cramp.

So for the past 3 months I have been placing a kitchen chair at the foot
of my bed and I drape the bed covers over the chair, which then forms
a tent for my feet and legs.

Now the bed covers don't put any pressure on my feet and legs.
I have not had a cramp since, seems the bed covers were too tight

I have had periodic troubles with foot, toe, and calf cramps, and I *think* my doc then put me on magnesium and potassium and it cleared right up.

Have a banana!

Mitz

I agree, cramps are usually due to low pottassium. Try wating bananas and maybe start taking a good multi vitamin