Leg Cramps

I have a question Im hoping someone can help me with this.

Many times I have taken enemas (usually in the evenings) then going to bed....only to wake up in the middle of the night with a massive leg cramp. Im guessing that it is because of the enemas, but i was wondering if anyone had this problem also.

Thanks

It is my understanding that as we get older nocturnal leg cramping is not uncommon. I take Enemas often and have been doing so for a very long time. I also have leg cramping at nite from time to time. I am sure in my case there is no connection between the two. I could be wrong. It is also my understanding that a lack of salt can contribute to the leg cramping. My enemas are water, celtic salt and a little baking soda. Hope this helps more than it might confuse. 😃

I'm thinking that calcium effects leg cramps too, the lack of. When I was pregnant that is what I remember my midwives papers saying.

Low potassium is most likely the problem. Eat a banna before going to bed. Eat it, not the other use for it.

Also be sure to drink plenty of water through out the day.

I was having very bad leg cramps. Told the Dr. and he gave me Potassium tablets. Have not had cramps since I also eat a banana a day which was also recommended

You don't say how many enemas or volumes you take at night, nor if you do it each night. I think the only ways the enemas could be a cause, would be if you were doing so many it robs you of needed nutrients. The lower colon DOES still bring good things out of your diet. Like others here have said, potassium, salt, and calcium levels can all be affected. If you wish to continue enemas as you are, I'd suggest getting supplements of thse nutrients, or change your diet to one that has them. You are over 40? Talke to your dr. as well. There can be SERIOUS reasons for this problem as well. Walt

I get leg cramps and spasms too on occasion. When I told my doctor, he ordered a blood panel. When the results came back, he immediately put me on potassium. I wasn't getting enough in my diet. After a couple of weeks I noticed that I wasn't having these problems any more!

Of course, I still can't sit for more than half an hour or so without having to get up and walk around. Othersise I do get spasms in my legs, mostly my thighs.

I’m sure the enemas he nothing to do with the cramps. Liquids and vitamins can help but in the short term try stretching and extending your limbs to relax your muscles and tendons.

I experienced a spinal cord injury 5 years ago (went from total paralysis to 95% recovery with excellent medical care, over 6 weeks of hospitalization and months of physical therapy). An after affect was horrible leg cramps, nightly. I was given very drug out there, but nothing helped, including potassium, bananas, etc. Finally, I was prescribed Valium (Diazepam 5 mg). A half tablet at bedtime solved the problem.

A couple of years ago, I sold my high stress business and comfortably retired (and then fell in love with someone half my age). Now, I rarely have leg cramps. I conclude they are related to stress. If you can't retire, get a RX for Valium. 😁

I don't have cramps because of enemas, but i used to have quite strong cramps when swimming - trainer recommended me to eat a lot of bananas and it really helps...

I too very much doubt that enemas have anything to do with leg cramps. As stated below potassium and calcium can help with the cramps. If you want to almost instantly stop a leg cramp simply make your foot aim upward; i.e. flex your ankle so that your toes point towards your head. Doing this gives almost instant relief. For myself, I know that if, in bed, I point my toes downward, I can cause a leg cramp, also known as a "charlie horse." Immediately reversing course, the cramp will stop almost as quickly as it started. One other thing... Don't stop doing enemas. The best enema is Ivory soap. Using the Ivory helps to increase the pH in your body and will help to make your body heal itself. Doing rinses after a soapsuds enema only helps to diminish the good that the soapsuds do. Enjoy!

Start taking OTC potassium tablets daily. And/or keep some nearby and take one immediately if a leg cramp strikes. If the pain doesn't stop in a couple of minutes, take another. These are miraculous. They REALLY work.