Thanks. I will ask my doctor about this Thursday.
Leg issues. Anyone have any guesses what is going on here.
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Thanks. I will ask my doctor about this Thursday.
I'm younger than most of you but extremely high mileage. I've had success with a few of these types of things.
I hate doctors and the "system" Really hope you find some relief. I know it sucks.
@Sublime one knows a bit of my background
65TerrorCuda
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Hydrocortisone, one dose(for a hemorrhoid) and now I'm a type 1 diabetic for life. Stuff is unbelievably dangerous.
Dad took spinal injections of it for sciatica and now has to use a catheter because it wrecks your nerves.
Dad took spinal injections of it for sciatica and now has to use a catheter because it wrecks your nerves.
I had sciatica for a few years because of a lower back injury and a bulged disc. My chiropractor got me through it with no surgery or injuries.
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65TerrorCuda
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That is a win
I use a product on the market called Unkers. It’s a therapeutic rub. Has many uses. My wife has a bad back and it really helps her. Google it, give it a try.
Dartswinger70
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When I get calf cramps in the night it feels like a knife is stuck in the center of my calf but it also knots up.
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I feel for you, PBR.
I have had leg and side cramps since I was young, and I'm 61 now.
The only thing that works for me is to stay hydrated and have calcium/magnesium and lots of sleep every day.
I have had a barrage of tests over the years, and nothing has come up.
My electrolytes are good, my sugars are good, and everything else tests normal.
If I do a lot of work when it's hot out, it makes it worse regardless on how much I drink or how much sleep and cal/mag that I take.
And when they happen, I just try to get as comfortable as I can, whether it's standing with my leg bent, or whatever eases the pain.
They only last about 10 minutes, but the muscles ''twitch'' around the area some more until it's gone.
And, when you start to feel some relief happening mid cramp, it comes on harder than it was at first then finally eases off.
Deep breathing exercises, stretching, and body position has little effect.
Yes, I've tried bananas, and every concoction in the book, but that's what works for me...
And on the knee replacement, I had my left knee scoped 3 times and finally had a replacement done about a year and a half ago.
The operation and recovery went well with no infection, but I warn you, if you have it done, follow the surgeon's recommendations for recovery to a T.
That's post surgery, and physiotherapy, cleaning, the whole ball of wax.
I'm very happy with the outcome, but it's not perfect.
I still have some pain in the muscles around the knee because of old and surgery trauma.
I'm still fighting to get range back and pain reduction, but it's slowly coming back.
A lot of it is old damage that needs to come back...
I really enjoy your posts on engine building, racing, and porting heads.
Hopefully, some of these posts will help you.
Personally, I am contemplating on selling most of my cars and parts off and getting out of the game other than a couple of cars and some parts...
I have had leg and side cramps since I was young, and I'm 61 now.
The only thing that works for me is to stay hydrated and have calcium/magnesium and lots of sleep every day.
I have had a barrage of tests over the years, and nothing has come up.
My electrolytes are good, my sugars are good, and everything else tests normal.
If I do a lot of work when it's hot out, it makes it worse regardless on how much I drink or how much sleep and cal/mag that I take.
And when they happen, I just try to get as comfortable as I can, whether it's standing with my leg bent, or whatever eases the pain.
They only last about 10 minutes, but the muscles ''twitch'' around the area some more until it's gone.
And, when you start to feel some relief happening mid cramp, it comes on harder than it was at first then finally eases off.
Deep breathing exercises, stretching, and body position has little effect.
Yes, I've tried bananas, and every concoction in the book, but that's what works for me...
And on the knee replacement, I had my left knee scoped 3 times and finally had a replacement done about a year and a half ago.
The operation and recovery went well with no infection, but I warn you, if you have it done, follow the surgeon's recommendations for recovery to a T.
That's post surgery, and physiotherapy, cleaning, the whole ball of wax.
I'm very happy with the outcome, but it's not perfect.
I still have some pain in the muscles around the knee because of old and surgery trauma.
I'm still fighting to get range back and pain reduction, but it's slowly coming back.
A lot of it is old damage that needs to come back...
I really enjoy your posts on engine building, racing, and porting heads.
Hopefully, some of these posts will help you.
Personally, I am contemplating on selling most of my cars and parts off and getting out of the game other than a couple of cars and some parts...
Uncle Bob
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Low magnesium will also cause problems with heart rhythm. DAMHIK.
Be careful, some kinds of magnesium cause the squirts. I'm looking at you, citrate of magnesium.
Magnesium Citrate Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Pictures, Warnings & Dosing - WebMD
I take magnesium oxide and still get cramps, just not so many and not as bad.
65TerrorCuda
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For hydration I squeeze 1/2 a lime into a glass of water. Body seems to absorb it better than straight water.
Almost positive water isn’t an issue as I love water. Laying here this morning trying to think what I did and a couple things pop to mind. I sold a 440 block to a friend for 40.00 that had a hole ripped in the top of the block when they broke it pulling it with a hylift. I drug it 20 feet so they could grab it. And I took back my Sears Diehard platinum battery to Advance Auto. And got another one. Those suckers are the heaviest batteries I’ve ever used. A hot bath soaking gave me some relief till I sat in my office chair and tightened up again.
I find that anytime I have been moving or lifting a lot of heavy items my knees will be very sore for the next few days. I don't get the leg cramps nightly like I used to, but I will still have them once in a while.
My job is pretty physical, lots of climbing, lifting, etc and now at 60 it's not as easy as it was even 10 years ago.
Funny you should say that Rob. I was getting a shoulder worked on at physio with acupuncture. I had a drop in BP and passed out......When I came to, I had an acupuncture needle in the same place that you describe. I inquired, and the Doc said that is called the "life saving needle" I didn't know what to think.
Ok small update. I took a hot soak bath before my shower so I would be able to go see the doctor today. I gotta tell you I’ve had two of the best family doctors over the years. My first one passed away and I picked this one out of the remaining three and I picked a good one. After I had to sit out the 2021 race season for heal reasons he ordered me to get back racing and loved the fact I can still do it. Well I threw on a pair of my thin short pants under my jeans so he could get a good look at my leg. Almost immediately he said I tore my calf muscle. He was shocked that I could drive the 10 miles to see him. I told him I get cortisone shots on the 20th and he said great they can check it out. The fact that I could move my foot up and down was a good sign and he said they probably won’t operate. He prescribed Tylenol with codeine to help with pain. He said it should get better each day.
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That's good news!
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