webfact Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 (edited) sometimes in the past it happened that I woke up at night from heavy muscle spasm in my calf (fibula). I was unable to move my toes because they were some kind of "paralyzed". I am over 50y old. I was told it might have something to do with the lack of vitamins or minerals. Should I be concerned? Edited May 17, 2007 by webfact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanukJoe Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 <br />sometimes in the past it happened that I woke<br />up at night from heavy muscle spasm in my calf (fibula). I was<br />unable to move my toes because they were some kind of <br />"paralyzed". I am over 50y old.<br />I was told it might have something to do with the lack of vitamins or minerals.<br />Should I be concerned?<br /><br /><br /><br />Hi, I got the same problem since years, but then in my thighs (VERY painful). First I got advise from a friend (sport trainer) who told me to use extra Magnesium as a lack of it can cause these spasms. It worked, one tablet a day. Later, when I studied homeopathy, I found my relief in Copper and used a homeopathic product called Cuprum metallicum. So the cause can be lack of Magnesium or lack of Copper, or both of them. Good luck. Joe PS Of course it can have a more serious cause, but let's stay on the positive side :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 I get the same thing from time to time, it is fairly common. For immediate relief, grab your foot and force it backward so that it is at a 90 degree angle to your leg, like it would be if you were standing up. (I sometimes use the bedsheets like a sling to help me do this). Or, actually stand up, which will do the same thing. This will release the spasm . In terms of prevention, both magnesium and calcium supplementation have been advocated but not proven. It is also suggested that you try stretching the leg muscles for several minutes before going to sleep. This too has not been proven but certainly can't hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markiv Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 I've had this myself, usually most common in the morning after a night on the fags and booze. If that's not your cause, I'd check yourself out at a doctor's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pundi64 Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 Make sure you are hydrated to the hilt with water for the muscles, I did say water right not beer or booze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jEFFREYk44 Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 no Dr. here but maybe a lack of Pottasium, eat more bananas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globeliner Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 no Dr. here but maybe a lack of Pottasium, eat more bananas Yep, my Dad has the same thing, says bananas do the trick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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