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Muscle cramps are a common complaint among runners and other athletes. One study found that 27 percent of runners and walkers experienced abdominal cramps while exercisin…
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Konrad Gesner, 1551
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Thomas Onwhyn, 1857
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A muscle cramp is the painful condition that occurs when a muscle contracts involuntarily and forcefully. Almost everyone experiences a muscle cramp at least once in…
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Latest User Submitted Home Remedies for Muscle Cramps
- Muscle cramps
The only thing I have found that works for muscle cramps is an immediate high does of calcium. For example, I would take about 6 capsules of calcium at one time and within a f...
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Submitted by Ideas that work on Thu, 09/30/2010 - 16:26
Latest Questions and Answers About Muscle Cramps
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George Cruikshank, 1835
What are cramps?
An involuntary muscle contraction or spasm that causes pain causes a cramp. Sometimes they are a mere nuisance. But if you're swimming in deep water and your foot cramps up, well, you have a problem. Muscle cramps can cause serious pain and render the victim unable to use the muscle at all. Even the grisliest footballer can be disabled by a muscle cramp. Dehydration is a common cause of muscle cramps; they can also be a side effect of medication. Muscle cramps can usually be dealt with at home and we have some suggestions here at GrannyMed. But you should see a doctor if you have a recurring, persistent problem with muscle cramps.
