Cramps anyone?

Lately, I have been having cramps in my feet that go up to my ankles. It ONLY happens at night while I'm sleeping. If I stretch and point my toes, thats when the cramps begin. It will wake me up during my sleep and I will have to get out of bed and walk around the house to get the cramps out. This happens 2-3 times during the night. Has anyone else had these?? I have no idea whats causing them. Anyone have any ideas??? Karine

could be potassium(SP) is low , i get them too , eat a banana or something high in potassium and see if it helps!

I definately get them - and it is probably potassium - Like Dawn said - eat Bananas, and I read that calcium helps too - when I am getting the leg/toes/foot cramps, I make sure to take my calcium at least at night cause I have to take so much iron during the day, and pharmacist said I had to spread out iron and calcium by 6 hours. I get a little "restless leg syndrome" too and the calcium and potassium help with this. Are you going to meeting tonight - is it tonight? DeAnna

Yup I'm going! I'm planning to be there at the 5:30pm meeting... I just hope work cooperates! Karine

It could be potassium but it could also be mild dehydration so up the fluids and eat some bananas and see if that helps. I still get them from time to time and it is usually when I have not gotten my liquids in like I should. I struggle with that still 3 years out. I don't guess I will ever be able to drink as much as others or as much as I should. I have to work hard to stay hydrated. Drinking too much too often no matter what it is makes me feel sick. Melissa

Good advice, they do seem to be worse when I am not getting in enough water, and having several cups of coffee - D.

You can also try V8 juice for leg cramps. My mother in law swears by it. I thought she was nutz but she was correct. It works! See y'all tonight! Meghan

Ummm I refuse to drink V8... gross!! I'll try the bananas first. Darn skippy we better see you tonight girlie! I look forward to seeing you!!! Karine

You're gonna be there! Yeah.... It will only be my third (second in a row, and one early in the summer)...But I need the "peer pressure" if I am ever gonna get this 50 pounds off- lol. D.

Woohoo! The three of us in one room? Is the world ready for this? Meghan