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dear /fit/,

I'm a runner. I've been a runner for years now. I've started experiencing something...weird. At random times during the day my calf muscle will pull tight and stay hard as a rock for <1 minute. It will only happen like once a day, and at completely random times. I drink gallons of water a day, and have tried intaking more potassium for cramps, but it's not helping.

Generally this occurs at night while sleeping and interrupts me, or when I'm just sitting around. Never within 4 hours after exercise, so it's not related to the exercise i'm doing.

Any advice for me? Anyone else experience this?
>> Anonymous
Calcium? Magnesium?
>> Anonymous
I've tried calcium supplements, but never Magnesium.
>> Anonymous
Ouch. I hate that. It happens to the inside of my foot all the time, for some reason.
>> Anonymous
its your leg getting a boner
you're worked your legs into such good shape that they've become sentient beings
>> Anonymous
Gotta take magnesium AND potassium. though i will tell you that maybe those minerals are the problem and not the solution. I was taking them and when my doctor found out he made me stop.
>> Anonymous
>>62546
Iirc magnesium helps you put calcium to use.
>> Anonymous
when that happens just stand up and the pain will subside faster
>> Anonymous
Nocturnal leg cramps

Nocturnal leg cramps are involuntary muscle contractions that occur in the calves, soles of the feet, or other muscles in the body during the night or (less commonly) while resting. The duration of nocturnal leg cramps is highly variable with cramps sometimes only lasting a few seconds and other times several minutes. Soreness in the muscles may remain for some time after the cramp ends. These cramps are more common in older people but may happen to anyone. They can happen quite frequently in teenagers and in some people while they are exercising at night. Nocturnal leg cramps can be very painful, especially if the person is dehydrated.

The precise cause of these cramps is unclear. Potential contributing factors are believed to include dehydration, low levels of certain minerals (magnesium, potassium, calcium, and sodium), and the reduced blood flow through the muscles attendant in prolonged sitting or lying down. Less common causes include more serious conditions or the use of drugs.

Nocturnal leg cramps may be relieved by stretching the affected leg straight out and pointing the toes upward. People report that quickly standing up and walking a few steps may also shorten the duration of a cramp.

Nocturnal leg cramps (almost exclusively calf cramps) are considered to be 'normal' during the late stages of pregnancy. They can however vary in intensity from mild to incredibly painful. Although unproved, a commonly accepted treatment is a starchy foodstuff before bedtime such as porridge or rice.

-Wikipedia
>> Anonymous
CHARLIE HOOOOOORSE
>> Anonymous
>>62543

Oh. Swimmers get them too. The best way is to stretch that leg out fully, even though you want to curl up. Those cramps have caused many beach swimmers to drown in the olden days, because in the cold water and the pain, often older swimmers go into shock.

Keeping your muscles in constant light use by stretching and warm-ups helps too. Don't worry too much, everyone gets them.
>> Anonymous
you may have something called intermittent claudication
>> Anonymous
Cramp: Just hold still till it subsides.
No stretching or shit.
Magnesium + calcium.
>> Anonymous
similar experience here. My leg/foot specifically will lock up horribly, very painful unless i stretch it immediately... like RIGHT QUICK.

>>62577
sounds like we got the same thing going on
>> RSI guy !HjbWRiSTJ.
thirding Mg. most deficient mineral in the average U.S. diet
>> Anonymous
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