CPap and Leg Cramps???
Re: CPap and Leg Cramps???
I have been on most all statins, they all give me cramps in my legs & feet. Finally told my Doc I quit.
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Re: CPap and Leg Cramps???
chunkyfrog wrote:If the cramp happens anyway, the best way to handle it is to stretch the contracted muscle out.
I've crawled out of bed with a knot in my calf, and slowly stretched the muscle out by pulling my toes up and straightening my knee.
Massaging the knot helps too--but prevention is best.
---Bananas, quinine water, or just drinking enough regular water throughout the day.
I hadn't any let cramps in years. Then, a few weeks ago, I ate a banana and had a bad leg cramp in the morning. I'm sure that was just an ironic coincidence. More likely caused my a change in medication. I had another leg cramp about a week ago.
I usually just slowly stretch my leg and it calms down. It may be stiff for half a day or so, but tends to get better once I am walking around and moving more.
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Re: CPap and Leg Cramps???
As noted, statins are a common source of leg cramps. You might be getting them more frequently with CPAP because you sleep longer and stay stiller with CPAP than without it. Thus, without the leg movement you get a build up of lactic acid and 'Wham!".
Whenever trying to figure out the cause of a problem, always remember the diagnostic maxim:
"If you hear hoof beats, think horses!".
Sure. It might be zeebras. But horses are much more likely. But don't ignore the possibility of zeebras. As an example, a much rarer cause of leg cramps is due to problems with the central nervous system. If you told me you have ataxia (imbalance and uncoordinated muscle movements), it might be time to try a medication to help with Restless Leg Syndrome - a common problem with ataxia. But as the saying goes, horses (statins) are much more likely the source of these hoof beats.
Whenever trying to figure out the cause of a problem, always remember the diagnostic maxim:
"If you hear hoof beats, think horses!".
Sure. It might be zeebras. But horses are much more likely. But don't ignore the possibility of zeebras. As an example, a much rarer cause of leg cramps is due to problems with the central nervous system. If you told me you have ataxia (imbalance and uncoordinated muscle movements), it might be time to try a medication to help with Restless Leg Syndrome - a common problem with ataxia. But as the saying goes, horses (statins) are much more likely the source of these hoof beats.
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Re: CPap and Leg Cramps???
I take Potassium and Magnesium supplements. No more leg cramps!
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Re: CPap and Leg Cramps???
I had leg cramps long before statins--if the cause is statins--SEE YOUR DOCTOR!
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Re: CPap and Leg Cramps???
I ran out of my magnesium supplement and the leg cramps came back with a vengeance. Back on them now, and the leg cramps are subsiding.
There's an acupressure point that can relieve a leg cramp--you press firmly on the spot between your nose and upper lip. I know it sounds crazy but it works! The frustrating thing is that with a full face mask I can't get to that spot when I have a cramp in bed.
There's an acupressure point that can relieve a leg cramp--you press firmly on the spot between your nose and upper lip. I know it sounds crazy but it works! The frustrating thing is that with a full face mask I can't get to that spot when I have a cramp in bed.
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Re: CPap and Leg Cramps???
Wow! I heard that from someone a long time ago...it really does help in conjunction with deep, slow, breathing. I am seeing my doctor next week and will ask her about the statins. I've been on it since diagnosed with diabetes as a "preventative" measure. . It has not happened again since that night. Started taking my magnesium supplement and was already taking potassium. Low in both.Janknitz wrote:I ran out of my magnesium supplement and the leg cramps came back with a vengeance. Back on them now, and the leg cramps are subsiding.
There's an acupressure point that can relieve a leg cramp--you press firmly on the spot between your nose and upper lip. I know it sounds crazy but it works! The frustrating thing is that with a full face mask I can't get to that spot when I have a cramp in bed.
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I take both - RX for the potassium & OTC for the magnesium & I still get awful leg cramps. I've asked my sleep dr & family dr both suggested quinine, since it worked for me when I bought it in a homeopathic med for leg cramps. I can no longer find the homeopathic stuff, but the tonic water is still working. I have done all of the gently stretching, massaging, walking, standing, squatting, & yes, even praying as in "please God help me!" & without quinine, I'm in hell from leg cramps. Maybe I'm just strange.sleeplessinaz wrote:I take Potassium and Magnesium supplements. No more leg cramps!
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Anyone who has never experienced these debilitating muscle lockups has no clue. i gave up two so called friends because of event last sat..when later after i said to another friend about the cramps. they were making comments on FB like " i had a girlfriend once that had cramps" & another said " yeah we better mark this date down & see if he is pregnant in 30 days". O well ,i don't need that crap.
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Re: CPap and Leg Cramps???
Quinine used to be sold in tablet form. It was a very effective treatment for RLS and leg cramps. There were almost no negative side effects. It was a miracle drug for sufferers of these conditions.
Every couple of years, some idiot in this nation of nearly 300 million people, would take an entire bottle of tablets and die. There are 23 recorded instances of this over several decades.
So, twenty years ago, the feds outlawed this wonder drug. I am sure idiots continue to find other ways to kill themselves. But you can't have quinine tablets because of the assholes at the FDA. I hope every single one of them develops RLS!
BTW, the amount of quinine that is allowed in beverages is so small as to be useless for medical treatment.
Every couple of years, some idiot in this nation of nearly 300 million people, would take an entire bottle of tablets and die. There are 23 recorded instances of this over several decades.
So, twenty years ago, the feds outlawed this wonder drug. I am sure idiots continue to find other ways to kill themselves. But you can't have quinine tablets because of the assholes at the FDA. I hope every single one of them develops RLS!
BTW, the amount of quinine that is allowed in beverages is so small as to be useless for medical treatment.
Re: CPap and Leg Cramps???
If statins are the cause of your muscle cramps, read this: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/10717 ... -good.html
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Re: CPap and Leg Cramps???
interesting article !Janknitz wrote:If statins are the cause of your muscle cramps, read this: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/10717 ... -good.html
i have a two week followup with my Orthopedic tomorrow after getting cortisone injected in knee. Think i will ask him about possibly stopping the 40mg simvastatin. two weeks ago he put me on B complex vit. ,& glucosomine & condroitin supplement... he also discussed a possible testosterone shot . don't know about that one ?
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Testosterone shot?
Be sure to ask where they want to stick the needle!
Be sure to ask where they want to stick the needle!
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From what was just reading ...no way, sounds like BS
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Re: CPap and Leg Cramps???
Perhaps that's why I have to drink almost a whole 1 liter bottle. I do get relief, but maybe its in my head, not my leg??? My leg says otherwise.DeadlySleep wrote: BTW, the amount of quinine that is allowed in beverages is so small as to be useless for medical treatment.
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