Re: Solution for leg cramps

Posted by beth on July 20, 1999 at 15:36:26:

In Reply to: Re: Solution for leg cramps posted by Dawni on June 24, 1999 at 15:20:04:

: : : My husband had been getting severe leg cramps several times during the night, probably due to his low
: : : potassium diet. We found many suggestions on the internet, and the one that worked still surprises me - I think
: : : it is accupressure. When you get in bed at night, using your forefinger and thumb, pinch and massage the area
: : : between your nose and lips for a minute or two. We jokingly tried this, but for 4 nights he had no leg cramps.
: : : The fifth night we purposely didn't do it, and he had a leg cramp that night. So, he started doing it again and
: : : has no leg cramps since. I find it hard to believe, and we chuckle about it all the time. But, it doesn't cost
: : : anything to try and there is no health risk. Clare Erickson

: I have a better idea, try a leg wrap.
have tried my first v8 splash today and will try
the accupressure message between nose and lips--
the pain is so excruciating that I can hardly breath and even though
I have some old quinine pills --what'll i do when i run out???
: Dawni

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