Serious Lower Body Cramps

J'Bo · 03-30-2003, 01:40 PM

Well here is my problem (maybe someone can figure it out cause i sure can't): Since i started dieting for this years comps. about 20 weeks ago i have been having MAJOR calf, quad, and arch cramps. It has gotten so bad that i can't train calfs anymore cause everytime i contract my calf it cramps up to hell. I get these cramps at anytime throughout the day whether it be sitting on my ass typing on the computer, walking down the stairs, or training.

I havent injured my arches. I drink about 5 liters of water a day. I take a multi vitamin and calcium supplement. Sodium is moderate. No hard core supps.

Any ideas?

Signed,
Mini calfs.

Robboe · 03-30-2003, 01:49 PM

You drink a lot of water.

You taking potassium too?

J'Bo · 03-30-2003, 02:25 PM

I do take pottassium and have been having a banana a day.

**Prince** · 03-30-2003, 02:39 PM

try taking an additional multi-mineral supplement.

Robboe · 03-30-2003, 03:12 PM

Or reducing your water intake for a bit to see if that effects it.

You drinking tap water or distilled water?

Dr. Pain · 03-30-2003, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Prince
try taking an additional multi-mineral supplement.

Ditto...iron free if your multi-vitamin has iron, with food as HCL increases mineral absorbtion

(magnesium and potassium are essential)

DP

03-30-2003, 01:40 PM	#1
J'Bo Cuddle Slut Join Date: May 2002 Location: Back in Canada Posts: 9,753 Photos: 6	Serious Lower Body Cramps Well here is my problem (maybe someone can figure it out cause i sure can't): Since i started dieting for this years comps. about 20 weeks ago i have been having MAJOR calf, quad, and arch cramps. It has gotten so bad that i can't train calfs anymore cause everytime i contract my calf it cramps up to hell. I get these cramps at anytime throughout the day whether it be sitting on my ass typing on the computer, walking down the stairs, or training. I havent injured my arches. I drink about 5 liters of water a day. I take a multi vitamin and calcium supplement. Sodium is moderate. No hard core supps. Any ideas? Signed, Mini calfs.
	....and thats my $.02

03-30-2003, 01:49 PM	#2
Robboe Designer Supplements Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Newcastle Posts: 5,151	You drink a lot of water. You taking potassium too?
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03-30-2003, 02:25 PM	#3
J'Bo Cuddle Slut Join Date: May 2002 Location: Back in Canada Posts: 9,753 Photos: 6	I do take pottassium and have been having a banana a day.
	....and thats my $.02

03-30-2003, 02:39 PM	#4
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03-30-2003, 03:12 PM	#5
Robboe Designer Supplements Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Newcastle Posts: 5,151	Or reducing your water intake for a bit to see if that effects it. You drinking tap water or distilled water?
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