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Years ago when I'd get a cramp in my leg while sleeping, my wife would instinctively rub it until the pain went away.  And somewhere along the road I was told that potassium would eliminate having leg cramps.

Now, when I saw the Endo she said my Potassium level was too high. 

About a week ago I woke up with a terrible cramp in my right leg and then last night I awoke to terrible pain in my left.

I think I read somewhere that this would happen but am not sure.  Is this normal?

Thanks!

Cassi

Leg cramps can be a side effect of Spironolactone.  Keep hydrated and it should help with them, it did for me.

Quote from: Jessica on January 28, 2018, 07:37:20 PM
Leg cramps can be a side effect of Spironolactone.  Keep hydrated and it should help with them, it did for me.

Thank you Jessica

Eat more salt too.  It needs to stay balanced with potassium and it helps your cells retain water.


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Quote from: Deborah on January 28, 2018, 07:42:06 PM
Eat more salt too.  It needs to stay balanced with potassium and it helps your cells retain water.


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Thank you. 

I remember stuffing salt tablets in the service then later being told salt was bad for you, lol.  Had cut it out until I started HRT.  Now salt is everywhere :)

Assuming you're on Spiro, you need 64 ounces of water minimum a day. Not drinks, water. That is going to have you craving salt constantly. Cramps among us are a classic sign of dehydration.

Hugs, Devlyn

Quote from: Devlyn Marie on January 28, 2018, 07:50:24 PM
Assuming you're on Spiro, you need 64 ounces of water minimum a day. Not drinks, water. That is going to have you craving salt constantly. Cramps among us are a classic sign of dehydration.

Hugs, Devlyn

Thanks Devyl! 
I've been drinking a lot of crystal light and some water.

Quote from: Cassi on January 28, 2018, 07:46:23 PM
Thank you. 

I remember stuffing salt tablets in the service then later being told salt was bad for you, lol.  Had cut it out until I started HRT.  Now salt is everywhere :)

The latest studies are showing that salt is not bad for you and except for a small minority of people it doesn't cause high blood pressure.  The salt RDA is way to low for healthy people that are active.


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If you're on spiro, stop drinking crystal light immediately, it's loaded with potassium and the spiro causes your potassium levels to climb anyway. Water, sweetie, you need water and you need it now. Watch your potassium intake, and DRINK WATER!

Hugs, Devlyn

I use to get terrible cramps from dehydration

Quote from: stephaniec on January 28, 2018, 08:51:16 PM
I use to get terrible cramps from dehydration

Thanks Steph,

I drink a lot of crystal light and ice water.  I never fell dehydrated but I sure visit the Lo a lot too :)

Quote from: Devlyn Marie on January 28, 2018, 08:30:41 PM
If you're on spiro, stop drinking crystal light immediately, it's loaded with potassium and the spiro causes your potassium levels to climb anyway. Water, sweetie, you need water and you need it now. Watch your potassium intake, and DRINK WATER!

Hugs, Devlyn

This is very good advice from Devlyn!

Quote from: Devlyn Marie on January 28, 2018, 08:30:41 PM
If you're on spiro, stop drinking crystal light immediately, it's loaded with potassium and the spiro causes your potassium levels to climb anyway. Water, sweetie, you need water and you need it now. Watch your potassium intake, and DRINK WATER!

Hugs, Devlyn

Thanks Devyl,

I appreciate the info.  Need to find something to go with the water.  Will use lemon juice i think.

Arrrgggggggggggggggg.  First no sugar - diabetes, then no carbs, now no crystal light, arrrrrggg

Bread and water in the closet or brig or stockade :(

Quote from: Cassi on January 28, 2018, 10:05:09 PM
Thanks Devyl,

I appreciate the info.  Need to find something to go with the water.  Will use lemon juice i think.

Arrrgggggggggggggggg.  First no sugar - diabetes, then no carbs, now no crystal light, arrrrrggg

Bread and water in the closet or brig or stockade :(

Brew a big pot of green tea, add some lemon, and then put it in the refrigerator to drink all day.


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 All, being on HRT (Oestrogen & Progesterone) as well as having a bad leg ( debridement due to Erysipelas) I have to drink lots of water anyways. What I do is keep a steady supply of frozen lemon juice (from my own squeezed lemons) that I keep in the freezer  when the lemons are not in season and  at night time put one of the frozen "icy poles of lemon juice" into the water glass with cold water. As I go to sleep taking my Progesterone tablet I also take a  500mg Magnesium capsule, then if I do get cramp in my bad leg I immediately drink the lemon juice water "cocktail" and then another glass again. It always cures the cramp!
JudithLynn

Quote from: judithlynn on January 28, 2018, 11:29:01 PM
All, being on HRT (Oestrogen & Progesterone) as well as having a bad leg ( debridement due to Erysipelas) I have to drink lots of water anyways. What I do is keep a steady supply of frozen lemon juice (from my own squeezed lemons) that I keep in the freezer  when the lemons are not in season and  at night time put one of the frozen "icy poles of lemon juice" into the water glass with cold water. As I go to sleep taking my Progesterone tablet I also take a  500mg Magnesium capsule, then if I do get cramp in my bad leg I immediately drink the lemon juice water "cocktail" and then another glass again. It always cures the cramp!
JudithLynn

Thank you Judith Lynn,

I'm drinking water with lemon concentrated added because even filtered the water in North Las Vegas is so so.

It's frustrating to think about all the "can't" nowadays :)  but I truly appreciate everyone's input.

Quote from: Deborah on January 28, 2018, 10:47:51 PM
Brew a big pot of green tea, add some lemon, and then put it in the refrigerator to drink all day.


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Good idea,  I was drinking tea before the crystal light.  Thanks.

I carry around packets of True Lemon, crystallized fruit, to make water taste interesting, in case it just isn't at that particular moment.  But mostly I just throw down a pint glass of water every couple hours, I treat it like another medication.

Def tell your doctor if it doesn't stop.  Spiro makes you retain potassium so many tgirls end up with way too high of potassium levels, not to mention dehydrated. & the salt it makes you crave only dehydrates you more. I drink at least 6 bottles of water a day now, if i dont, i regret it.
Plus it could be a sign of potential blood clots...i hope not but you gotta be careful.

Quote from: Allie Bee on January 29, 2018, 03:04:41 AM
Def tell your doctor if it doesn't stop.  Spiro makes you retain potassium so many tgirls end up with way too high of potassium levels, not to mention dehydrated. & the salt it makes you crave only dehydrates you more. I drink at least 6 bottles of water a day now, if i dont, i regret it.
Plus it could be a sign of potential blood clots...i hope not but you gotta be careful.

Thank you!  BTW, love your brows!

Quote from: Lucy Ross on January 29, 2018, 02:45:12 AM
I carry around packets of True Lemon, crystallized fruit, to make water taste interesting, in case it just isn't at that particular moment.  But mostly I just throw down a pint glass of water every couple hours, I treat it like another medication.

Thank you Lucy

Quote from: Cassi on January 29, 2018, 09:18:12 AM
Thank you!  BTW, love your brows!

Thank you so much hun^_^
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Pre HRT, starting with childhood, I also had a tendency for nightly cramps in the legs, or worse yet, the feet. One big cause was icy cold feet (Raynaud's Syndrome), and perhaps some dehydration. I've never been a big water drinker.

Post-HRT I can't say it's been much different. Yes, more sensitive and aware of dehydration. (After another 50 some odd years you tend to be more "aware" of it compared to as a kid). I also notice a very tight correlation to peanut eating at night and severe cramps.

BTW - there is an amazing homeopathic instant cure for leg cramps that works for me, it is made by Hyland's. Pop one or two under your tongue in in seconds the cramps are gone! I've been using it for decades

Quote from: JoanneB on February 02, 2018, 08:42:43 AM
Pre HRT, starting with childhood, I also had a tendency for nightly cramps in the legs, or worse yet, the feet. One big cause was icy cold feet (Raynaud's Syndrome), and perhaps some dehydration. I've never been a big water drinker.

Post-HRT I can't say it's been much different. Yes, more sensitive and aware of dehydration. (After another 50 some odd years you tend to be more "aware" of it compared to as a kid). I also notice a very tight correlation to peanut eating at night and severe cramps.

BTW - there is an amazing homeopathic instant cure for leg cramps that works for me, it is made by Hyland's. Pop one or two under your tongue in in seconds the cramps are gone! I've been using it for decades

Thank you.  Does this Hyland med have a name? 

The product I live by is called "Leg Cramps". http://www.hylands.com/products/hylands-leg-cramps (http://www.hylands.com/products/hylands-leg-cramps). I haven't used the nighttime version on consistent enough basis to say if it is effective or not.

Quote from: JoanneB on February 04, 2018, 09:15:15 AM
The product I live by is called "Leg Cramps". http://www.hylands.com/products/hylands-leg-cramps (http://www.hylands.com/products/hylands-leg-cramps). I haven't used the nighttime version on consistent enough basis to say if it is effective or not.

Thank you!

Dehydration from HRT. Keep drinking until you pee clear and you shouldn't have the issue.

Quote from: and5678 on February 05, 2018, 09:08:45 AM
Dehydration from HRT. Keep drinking until you pee clear and you shouldn't have the issue.

Thank you