What causes leg cramps?

[Andrew A.]

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=what-causes-leg-cramps

[sueruns]

good article, but I think it could be more helpful if it listed some of the possible culprits of metabolic imbalances, or what to do if you believe it's hormonal.  I had a huge problem a few years ago....increase liquids, potassium, Calcium, Quinine (because mine were nocturnal cramps)...finally Magnesium!!!!!!!

[Double]

I wish I knew.  I get them on routine training runs in my hammies and I can't shake this.  Curious if my meds are contributing. 

[sueruns]

I wish I knew.  I get them on routine training runs in my hammies and I can't shake this.  Curious if my meds are contributing. 

they could be depleting something.  I'd probably see if you could get a hold of a PDR and look up possible interactions yourself rather than relying on what a doctor says.....doubtful that they even opened up their PDR before prescribing 

[Double]

What is a PDR?

[sueruns]

What is a PDR?

physician's desk reference.   has everything you ever wanted to know about drugs, interactions, etc...


kind of on-topic:  just read some thoughts from someone that coaches some high-level runners, he took 2 runners off the same allergy medications and their running performance changed in two weeks.   I have to wonder what my drugs are doing to my abilities when some people are losing their hair on it.