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Get the whole area. Start below where the spasms are and work towards them. This should lessen the cramps. Then, with your fingers and palms, give a deep massage where the cramp is. Massage until the cramps are relieved. You can also give your loved one mustard or pickles to relieve the cramp.
Nightly leg pain can be caused by low potassium levels which in turn lead to leg cramping. My dad’s doctor told him to eat bananas. Your mom’s lack of mobility can also cause leg pain because her muscles are atrophying. Try ask g her doctor about physical therapy.
Seniors, Sleep and Restless Leg Syndrome. Restless legs syndrome (RLS) affects millions of people at one time or another. For some, it is manageable and transient, yet for others it is a miserable sleep disruptor that seriously affects their lives. The prevalence of this condition increases with age, and women are more commonly affected than men.
Also keeping a stick of anti-perspirant deodorant by the bed and rubbing on when the cramp starts will stop it. Or swiping some of the deodorant on the legs before bed will stop leg cramps from starting up. If not totally stop them, they reduce the severity. The deordorant has to be a stick. Not a spray.
“Calcium governs muscle contraction, and magnesium governs muscle relaxation. I take a magnesium supplement if I’m having leg cramps. Perhaps have your loved one’s levels evaluated with a simple blood test. Potassium can be dangerous if it’s too high or too low, and too low can often cause muscle cramps.” –sherry1anne
6 Reasons Gassiness Increases With Age. Lactose intolerance: Lactose intolerance increases as we age. This is a common issue with a relatively simple solution. First, try removing lactose-containing dairy products from your loved one’s diet for a week or so and see if things improve. If a senior still craves dairy products despite being ...
Diagnosing and Treating Bed Wetting in the Elderly. Nocturnal enuresis (NE) is the involuntary voiding of urine during sleep. This condition is more commonly known as bed wetting. While nighttime loss of bladder control is often associated with young children, seniors may also suffer from involuntary urination for a number of reasons. Causes of ...
Mom (90) has been having leg cramps for past 5 days. Saw cardiologist, had blood work, had ultrasound to rule out blood clots...everything checked out ok. Still having leg cramps. PCP on vacation and substituting doc suggests Tonic water to help with leg cramps.
Changes in Muscle Function. Sudden, involuntary muscle movements called myoclonic jerks and the loss of reflexes in the legs and arms are additional signs that death is near. Myoclonus is not painful, but the abrupt onset of these uncontrollable muscle spasms can be distressing. Medication may be given to minimize jerking or twitching at the ...
Massage can help. Online recommends stretching to prevent it from getting worse sooner. And the Epsom salts. I take 500 mg. of magnesium to help leg cramps. So sorry you have this worry and difficulty caring for Mom. Yes, you had her walking yesterday. Keep trying, and don't over-exert her when she can walk.