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    killer leg cramps

    I woke up twice with them last nite...omg...they hurt...its one leg then the other ...I take one a day carb smart.. plus magnisium, potassium and calcium......does anyone else have this probelm and what dose of the vitamins do u take?? Also I drink water all day long.....
    Last edited by BethAnnC; July 31, 2006, 07:02 AM. Reason: spelling error
    Started 6/26/06
    (50/F/5'4")
    SW/236
    CW/224
    GW/199....baby steps first!














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  • #2
    Re: killer leg cramps

    Not sure what to advise really. But I was always told that Cramp is brought on by being dehydrated, so maybe you aren't drinking enough water.

    Just a thought

    Rich
    sigpic260/215/180 Male - 36 y/o

    It never ceases to amaze me of how easy and how effective this ***diet*** is!!




    I have since re-gained a bit of weight, but that is soon to be coming off again!

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    • #3
      Re: killer leg cramps

      okay thankyou...more water it is!
      Started 6/26/06
      (50/F/5'4")
      SW/236
      CW/224
      GW/199....baby steps first!














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      • #4
        Re: killer leg cramps

        I've read somewhere that with the increase of water consumption that most people do when they start Atkins that it flushes out your minerals. I take a supplemental Potassium pill and I stopped getting the cramps in the middle of the night. Others have said that taking additional Calcium and Magnesium works for them as well. So, if you could add additional amounts of those three things I think your problem would be solved.

        Hope this helps!
        ~Kat
        F, 45, 5'7"



        A year from now you'll wish you had started today

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        • #5
          Re: killer leg cramps

          Oh, and you may find more information if you do a search on "cramps".
          ~Kat
          F, 45, 5'7"



          A year from now you'll wish you had started today

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          • #6
            Re: killer leg cramps

            When I started to get cramps (in my feet no less. OUCH) I started on calcium and potassium both. Read lately that too much potassium can cause cramping as well (the calcium andp otassium get out of balance basically)... Since Id started getting them again, I ditched the potassium a few days ago and so far so good. Dont be afraid to experiment.
            Female, 30 , 5'9
            234/182.0/not shopping in the fat girl store.
            start 1/9/06 (down 49.5inches as of 7/7/06)
            10/03/06- Im in a size 14 jean!!!!
            (Modified OWL-moving up rungs for convenience when travelling, keeping carbs moderate)
            Foods I cannot have-
            Black beans.- instant headache and upset belly.
            spaghetti squash mixed with tomatoes- ravenous


            I Made it!!!! TWICE!!!! (10/06 and 1/07!!!)

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            • #7
              Re: killer leg cramps

              Just out of curiosity, are you using Splenda? If so, how much?
              5'4"/F/30
              Start: 5/28/06
              OWL

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