The last 2 or 3 years, I sometimes get foot or lower calf leg cramps. Very distracting!so i have had this problem. once in a while but for the last couple years, ive noticed on the longer and higher flights it gets worse.
It's hard to do any real stretching, but a variety of small motions (wiggling low leg,
raising the foot/pointing it forward, pressing on the pedals, etc) seems to reduce the
cramp, and then relaxing and being very careful not tense the muscles involved returns the
leg to normal.
I sometimes have the same problem while sleeping in my comfy bed at home, but never while
driving a car or watching TV from my recliner. Does anyone know what causes this and how
to deal with it? My doctor wasn't any help, and I haven't found anything on the Internet
that sounded like it might explain or help the condition.
--
Eric Greenwell - USA
- "A Guide to Self-launching Sailplane Operation" https://sites.google.com/site/motorgliders/publications
On Friday, April 1, 2022 at 2:14:12 PM UTC-7, Eric Greenwell wrote:
The last 2 or 3 years, I sometimes get foot or lower calf leg cramps. Very distracting!
It's hard to do any real stretching, but a variety of small motions (wiggling low leg,
raising the foot/pointing it forward, pressing on the pedals, etc) seems to reduce the
cramp, and then relaxing and being very careful not tense the muscles involved returns the
leg to normal.
I sometimes have the same problem while sleeping in my comfy bed at home, but never while
driving a car or watching TV from my recliner. Does anyone know what causes this and how
to deal with it? My doctor wasn't any help, and I haven't found anything on the Internet
that sounded like it might explain or help the condition.
--so i have had this problem. once in a while but for the last couple years, ive noticed on the longer and higher flights it gets worse.
Eric Greenwell - USA
- "A Guide to Self-launching Sailplane Operation" https://sites.google.com/site/motorgliders/publications
i asked a buddy who is a fancy surgeon about this. He laughed at me......."get your ass to the gym, old man" was his response.
he said this is very typical when you are in one position for hours on end and lack of circulation is what is really going on.
today, i took my GF to an outpatient facility for a minor surgical issue. while prepping her, they put these inflatable calf sleeves on her.
i asked what these were for, and they informed me, much like when they take your blood pressure, they inflate/deflate squeezing the legs helping with circulation.
then i wondered....why not try this in the glider? sure enough....a quick search found all sorts of these things on amazon.
obviously not a replacement for the gym and cardio health.....but hey...why not give it a try?
On Friday, April 1, 2022 at 2:14:12 PM UTC-7, Eric Greenwell wrote:
The last 2 or 3 years, I sometimes get foot or lower calf leg cramps. Very distracting!so i have had this problem. once in a while but for the last couple years, ive noticed on the longer and higher flights it gets worse.
It's hard to do any real stretching, but a variety of small motions (wiggling low leg,
raising the foot/pointing it forward, pressing on the pedals, etc) seems to reduce the
cramp, and then relaxing and being very careful not tense the muscles involved returns the
leg to normal.
I sometimes have the same problem while sleeping in my comfy bed at home, but never while
driving a car or watching TV from my recliner. Does anyone know what causes this and how
to deal with it? My doctor wasn't any help, and I haven't found anything on the Internet
that sounded like it might explain or help the condition.
--
Eric Greenwell - USA
- "A Guide to Self-launching Sailplane Operation"
https://sites.google.com/site/motorgliders/publications
i asked a buddy who is a fancy surgeon about this. He laughed at me......."get your ass to the gym, old man" was his response.
he said this is very typical when you are in one position for hours on end and lack of circulation is what is really going on.
today, i took my GF to an outpatient facility for a minor surgical issue. while prepping her, they put these inflatable calf sleeves on her.
i asked what these were for, and they informed me, much like when they take your blood pressure, they inflate/deflate squeezing the legs helping with circulation.
then i wondered....why not try this in the glider? sure enough....a quick search found all sorts of these things on amazon.
obviously not a replacement for the gym and cardio health.....but hey...why not give it a try?
My wife has had night cramps forever. She strongly recommends the stop cramp product available here https://nznaturalformulas.co.nzI've had a few people tell me that a shot glass of pickle juice helps with night-time leg cramps. Something to do with the salt/electrolytes in the pickle juice that helps prevent this.
Its small, easy to use and quick acting. Ideal for a cockpit.
The last 2 or 3 years, I sometimes get foot or lower calf leg cramps. Very distracting!
It's hard to do any real stretching, but a variety of small motions (wiggling low leg,
raising the foot/pointing it forward, pressing on the pedals, etc) seems to reduce the
cramp, and then relaxing and being very careful not tense the muscles involved returns the
leg to normal.
I sometimes have the same problem while sleeping in my comfy bed at home, but never while
driving a car or watching TV from my recliner. Does anyone know what causes this and how
to deal with it? My doctor wasn't any help, and I haven't found anything on the Internet
that sounded like it might explain or help the condition.
On 4/1/2022 2:14 PM, Eric Greenwell wrote:Magnesium worked for me - until I had a DVT!
The last 2 or 3 years, I sometimes get foot or lower calf leg cramps. Very distracting!
It's hard to do any real stretching, but a variety of small motions (wiggling low leg,
raising the foot/pointing it forward, pressing on the pedals, etc) seems to reduce the
cramp, and then relaxing and being very careful not tense the muscles involved returns the
leg to normal.
I sometimes have the same problem while sleeping in my comfy bed at home, but never while
driving a car or watching TV from my recliner. Does anyone know what causes this and how
to deal with it? My doctor wasn't any help, and I haven't found anything on the Internet
that sounded like it might explain or help the condition.
The first two flights this year, I had severe leg and foot cramps after 3 hours of flying.
The next four flights of 4 to 6 hours, no cramps. Was that due to the 125mg of magnesium
and the 20 oz of diluted Gatorade I had before each flight? It's too soon to say, but I'll
continue using both for two more flights, then stop using one of them to see if the cramps
return.
I did try knee-high socks on one flight - still had the cramps - so they don't seem to be
a solution for me.
--
Eric Greenwell - USA
- "A Guide to Self-launching Sailplane Operation" https://sites.google.com/site/motorgliders/publications
On Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 6:39:54 AM UTC-7, Eric Greenwell wrote:Did the magnesium cause the DVT? Or did the cramps return, even with use of magnesium?
On 4/1/2022 2:14 PM, Eric Greenwell wrote:Magnesium worked for me - until I had a DVT!
The last 2 or 3 years, I sometimes get foot or lower calf leg cramps. Very distracting!The first two flights this year, I had severe leg and foot cramps after 3 hours of flying.
It's hard to do any real stretching, but a variety of small motions (wiggling low leg,
raising the foot/pointing it forward, pressing on the pedals, etc) seems to reduce the
cramp, and then relaxing and being very careful not tense the muscles involved returns the
leg to normal.
I sometimes have the same problem while sleeping in my comfy bed at home, but never while
driving a car or watching TV from my recliner. Does anyone know what causes this and how
to deal with it? My doctor wasn't any help, and I haven't found anything on the Internet
that sounded like it might explain or help the condition.
The next four flights of 4 to 6 hours, no cramps. Was that due to the 125mg of magnesium
and the 20 oz of diluted Gatorade I had before each flight? It's too soon to say, but I'll
continue using both for two more flights, then stop using one of them to see if the cramps
return.
I did try knee-high socks on one flight - still had the cramps - so they don't seem to be
a solution for me.
--
Eric Greenwell - USA
- "A Guide to Self-launching Sailplane Operation"
https://sites.google.com/site/motorgliders/publications
Mike
On 4/23/2022 12:06 PM, Mike the Strike wrote:
On Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 6:39:54 AM UTC-7, Eric Greenwell wrote:
On 4/1/2022 2:14 PM, Eric Greenwell wrote:Magnesium worked for me - until I had a DVT!
The last 2 or 3 years, I sometimes get foot or lower calf leg cramps. Very distracting!The first two flights this year, I had severe leg and foot cramps after 3 hours of flying.
It's hard to do any real stretching, but a variety of small motions (wiggling low leg,
raising the foot/pointing it forward, pressing on the pedals, etc) seems to reduce the
cramp, and then relaxing and being very careful not tense the muscles involved returns the
leg to normal.
I sometimes have the same problem while sleeping in my comfy bed at home, but never while
driving a car or watching TV from my recliner. Does anyone know what causes this and how
to deal with it? My doctor wasn't any help, and I haven't found anything on the Internet
that sounded like it might explain or help the condition.
The next four flights of 4 to 6 hours, no cramps. Was that due to the 125mg of magnesium
and the 20 oz of diluted Gatorade I had before each flight? It's too soon to say, but I'll
continue using both for two more flights, then stop using one of them to see if the cramps
return.
I did try knee-high socks on one flight - still had the cramps - so they don't seem to be
a solution for me.
--
Eric Greenwell - USA
- "A Guide to Self-launching Sailplane Operation"
https://sites.google.com/site/motorgliders/publications
MikeDid the magnesium cause the DVT? Or did the cramps return, even with use of magnesium?
--
Eric Greenwell - USA
- "A Guide to Self-launching Sailplane Operation" https://sites.google.com/site/motorgliders/publications
On 4/23/2022 12:06 PM, Mike the Strike wrote:I had leg cramps for many years - mostly at night, but also when flying. I was recommended foods high in magnesium and potassium rather than supplements and found that it did work for me.
On Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 6:39:54 AM UTC-7, Eric Greenwell wrote:
On 4/1/2022 2:14 PM, Eric Greenwell wrote:Magnesium worked for me - until I had a DVT!
The last 2 or 3 years, I sometimes get foot or lower calf leg cramps. Very distracting!The first two flights this year, I had severe leg and foot cramps after 3 hours of flying.
It's hard to do any real stretching, but a variety of small motions (wiggling low leg,
raising the foot/pointing it forward, pressing on the pedals, etc) seems to reduce the
cramp, and then relaxing and being very careful not tense the muscles involved returns the
leg to normal.
I sometimes have the same problem while sleeping in my comfy bed at home, but never while
driving a car or watching TV from my recliner. Does anyone know what causes this and how
to deal with it? My doctor wasn't any help, and I haven't found anything on the Internet
that sounded like it might explain or help the condition.
The next four flights of 4 to 6 hours, no cramps. Was that due to the 125mg of magnesium
and the 20 oz of diluted Gatorade I had before each flight? It's too soon to say, but I'll
continue using both for two more flights, then stop using one of them to see if the cramps
return.
I did try knee-high socks on one flight - still had the cramps - so they don't seem to be
a solution for me.
--
Eric Greenwell - USA
- "A Guide to Self-launching Sailplane Operation"
https://sites.google.com/site/motorgliders/publications
MikeDid the magnesium cause the DVT? Or did the cramps return, even with use of magnesium?
--
Eric Greenwell - USA
- "A Guide to Self-launching Sailplane Operation" https://sites.google.com/site/motorgliders/publications
Recently a fit, 30-yr old who was a passenger in a glider being flown in the Seniors suffered from serious dehydration and his muscles seized up. The pilot landed shortly thereafter and the passenger was met by an ambulance that put him on an IV to gethim rehydrated. It was scary for all involved. Coincidentally the next day's safety meeting featured a pilot who was a nurse anesthetist who described the dangers of dehydration and the physiological processes that body undergoes when it doesn't have
A good article on the subject of dehydration and heat stroke, see: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/dehydration-and-heat-stroke
- Chris Schrader
On 4/25/22 08:57, cschra...@gmail.com wrote:get him rehydrated. It was scary for all involved. Coincidentally the next day's safety meeting featured a pilot who was a nurse anesthetist who described the dangers of dehydration and the physiological processes that body undergoes when it doesn't have
Recently a fit, 30-yr old who was a passenger in a glider being flown in the Seniors suffered from serious dehydration and his muscles seized up. The pilot landed shortly thereafter and the passenger was met by an ambulance that put him on an IV to
A good article on the subject of dehydration and heat stroke, see: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/dehydration-and-heat-stroke
- Chris SchraderLow potassium is a prime cause of muscle cramps, and Gatorade has very little potassium. You're much better off drinking milk if potassium is
a problem.
Low potassium is a prime cause of muscle cramps, and Gatorade has very
little potassium. You're much better off drinking milk if potassium is
a problem.
It is interesting that this sports drink touts the sodium in it for cramp avoidance, andLow potassium is a prime cause of muscle cramps, and Gatorade has very
little potassium. You're much better off drinking milk if potassium is
a problem.
https://pedialyte.com/products/sport-liter/lemon-lime (this product line has both electrolytes and potassium)
On 4/25/2022 11:17 PM, cschra...@gmail.com wrote:
It is interesting that this sports drink touts the sodium in it forLow potassium is a prime cause of muscle cramps, and Gatorade has very
little potassium. You're much better off drinking milk if potassium is
a problem.
https://pedialyte.com/products/sport-liter/lemon-lime (this product
line has both electrolytes and potassium)
cramp avoidance, and not the potassium and magnesium (which it also
contains) other posters have suggested/recommended for cramp avoidance.
This article mentions insufficient calcium (and magnesium) as a
potential cause, so is it calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium or?
Maybe it's one or two of those for each person, but which one(s) vary
between people.
A common issue in all the articles and advice is dehydration, so that
might be the best place to start. My levels of calcium, magnesium,
potassium, and sodium are all in the normal range, so perhaps my problem
is primarily dehydration, even though I think I'm getting enough to
drink before a flight. Two more flights without cramps, and I'll stop
taking the magnesium, but continue swilling the diluted Gatorade. If
that's all it takes, great!
On 4/25/22 08:57, cschra...@gmail.com wrote:get him rehydrated. It was scary for all involved. Coincidentally the next day's safety meeting featured a pilot who was a nurse anesthetist who described the dangers of dehydration and the physiological processes that body undergoes when it doesn't have
Recently a fit, 30-yr old who was a passenger in a glider being flown in the Seniors suffered from serious dehydration and his muscles seized up. The pilot landed shortly thereafter and the passenger was met by an ambulance that put him on an IV to
A good article on the subject of dehydration and heat stroke, see: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/dehydration-and-heat-stroke
- Chris SchraderLow potassium is a prime cause of muscle cramps, and Gatorade has very little potassium. You're much better off drinking milk if potassium is
a problem.
On Monday, April 25, 2022 at 11:15:51 AM UTC-5, kinsell wrote:get him rehydrated. It was scary for all involved. Coincidentally the next day's safety meeting featured a pilot who was a nurse anesthetist who described the dangers of dehydration and the physiological processes that body undergoes when it doesn't have
On 4/25/22 08:57, cschra...@gmail.com wrote:
Recently a fit, 30-yr old who was a passenger in a glider being flown in the Seniors suffered from serious dehydration and his muscles seized up. The pilot landed shortly thereafter and the passenger was met by an ambulance that put him on an IV to
Low potassium is a prime cause of muscle cramps, and Gatorade has very
A good article on the subject of dehydration and heat stroke, see: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/dehydration-and-heat-stroke
- Chris Schrader
little potassium. You're much better off drinking milk if potassium is
a problem.
NO!!!
https://www.webmd.com/diet/foods-rich-in-potassium
On 4/26/22 07:29, Eric Greenwell wrote:No medication changes for almost 3 years. I do take simvastatin, and have for 10+ years.
On 4/25/2022 11:17 PM, cschra...@gmail.com wrote:
It is interesting that this sports drink touts the sodium in it for cramp avoidance, andLow potassium is a prime cause of muscle cramps, and Gatorade has very >>>> little potassium. You're much better off drinking milk if potassium is >>>> a problem.
https://pedialyte.com/products/sport-liter/lemon-lime (this product line has both
electrolytes and potassium)
not the potassium and magnesium (which it also contains) other posters have >> suggested/recommended for cramp avoidance. This article mentions insufficient calcium
(and magnesium) as a potential cause, so is it calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium or?
Maybe it's one or two of those for each person, but which one(s) vary between people.
A common issue in all the articles and advice is dehydration, so that might be the best
place to start. My levels of calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium are all in the
normal range, so perhaps my problem is primarily dehydration, even though I think I'm
getting enough to drink before a flight. Two more flights without cramps, and I'll stop
taking the magnesium, but continue swilling the diluted Gatorade. If that's all it
takes, great!
With the problem showing up in early season flying in the NW, I would think dehydration or
electrolyte depletion is not a likely candidate.
Since this first showed up several years ago, does it correlate with any medication
changes? Drugs can and do have significant side effects, contrary to what you might have
read here.
-Dave
No medication changes for almost 3 years. I do take simvastatin, and
have for 10+ years.
On 4/27/22 14:28, Eric Greenwell wrote:
No medication changes for almost 3 years. I do take simvastatin, andquick to rule out medication changes as the source of the problem.
have for 10+ years.> Well, you said it first showed up 2-3 years ago. I wouldn't be too
I don't get "crippling" cramps, but I have noticed that early in the season, when I am trying to concentrate on not screwing up, I tend to put excessive pressure on the rudder pedals. This results in pain in my calves and ankles, which eventually couldlead to muscle spasms or cramps. Some of this has to do with the "unusual" angle of my feet; twisted inwards, toes pointed with stress on the muscles that have not been exercised in this position over the winter layoff. As I get more comfortable during
On 4/27/22 14:28, Eric Greenwell wrote:That was my error. I reviewed my notes, and I've occasional cramping for 10 years or so,
No medication changes for almost 3 years. I do take simvastatin, and have for 10+ years.
Well, you said it first showed up 2-3 years ago. I wouldn't be too quick to rule out
medication changes as the source of the problem.
Eric,least 28oz of Power-ade / Gatorade before a flight (sometimes more). Lastly, like Hank commented, magnesium really helps. I now take about 125 mg before bed for leg cramps at night. More and the negative effects kick in. YMMV.
I've fought leg cramps for over a decade. Caffeine and alcohol exacerbates the problem (dehydration). I've gone to decaf coffee (sigh....) and no soda's with caffeine. I severely limit alcohol consumption during the flying season. I usually drink at
Craig
On Friday, April 1, 2022 at 3:45:53 PM UTC-7, Craig Reinholt wrote:least 28oz of Power-ade / Gatorade before a flight (sometimes more). Lastly, like Hank commented, magnesium really helps. I now take about 125 mg before bed for leg cramps at night. More and the negative effects kick in. YMMV.
Eric,
I've fought leg cramps for over a decade. Caffeine and alcohol exacerbates the problem (dehydration). I've gone to decaf coffee (sigh....) and no soda's with caffeine. I severely limit alcohol consumption during the flying season. I usually drink at
milk in decades for no particular reason (no lactose intolerance). After a few glasses, bingo! No leg cramps. I tried calcium supplements and they work as well.Craig
While the Mg and careful hydration management helped my leg cramps, come to find out the main culprit was a calcium deficiency. I did a minor amount of research and one of the main symptoms of calcium deficiency is regular leg cramping. I haven't drank
What a relief not to worry about cramping after all these years.
Craig
On Friday, April 1, 2022 at 3:45:53 PM UTC-7, Craig Reinholt wrote:least 28oz of Power-ade / Gatorade before a flight (sometimes more). Lastly, like Hank commented, magnesium really helps. I now take about 125 mg before bed for leg cramps at night. More and the negative effects kick in. YMMV.
Eric,
I've fought leg cramps for over a decade. Caffeine and alcohol exacerbates the problem (dehydration). I've gone to decaf coffee (sigh....) and no soda's with caffeine. I severely limit alcohol consumption during the flying season. I usually drink at
milk in decades for no particular reason (no lactose intolerance). After a few glasses, bingo! No leg cramps. I tried calcium supplements and they work as well.Craig
While the Mg and careful hydration management helped my leg cramps, come to find out the main culprit was a calcium deficiency. I did a minor amount of research and one of the main symptoms of calcium deficiency is regular leg cramping. I haven't drank
What a relief not to worry about cramping after all these years.I quit drinking milk several years ago. Milk is fortified with vitamin D which is essential to the absorption of calcium. After about eight years I found myself with a number of issues, including nerve pain especially in my legs, due to calcium
Craig
On Saturday, August 6, 2022 at 9:38:31 AM UTC-6, n5...@comcast.net
wrote:
On Friday, April 1, 2022 at 3:45:53 PM UTC-7, Craig Reinholt wrote:I quit drinking milk several years ago. Milk is fortified with vitamin
Eric,
I've fought leg cramps for over a decade. Caffeine and alcohol
exacerbates the problem (dehydration). I've gone to decaf coffee
(sigh....) and no soda's with caffeine. I severely limit alcohol
consumption during the flying season. I usually drink at least 28oz
of Power-ade / Gatorade before a flight (sometimes more). Lastly,
like Hank commented, magnesium really helps. I now take about 125 mg
before bed for leg cramps at night. More and the negative effects
kick in. YMMV.
Craig
While the Mg and careful hydration management helped my leg cramps,
come to find out the main culprit was a calcium deficiency. I did a
minor amount of research and one of the main symptoms of calcium
deficiency is regular leg cramping. I haven't drank milk in decades for
no particular reason (no lactose intolerance). After a few glasses,
bingo! No leg cramps. I tried calcium supplements and they work as
well.
What a relief not to worry about cramping after all these years.
Craig
D which is essential to the absorption of calcium. After about eight
years I found myself with a number of issues, including nerve pain
especially in my legs, due to calcium deficiency. I eventually tried a Caltrate 600D which had profound effects after 20 minutes with regard to
the nerve pain relief and continued on a course of those and
supplemental vitamin D, all with positive results. You can overdue it,
so periodic blood work is essential and adjusting intact to keep the
levels in range. The key was probably the vitamin D as I still ate
cheese, yogurt, and cottage cheese, just no milk, and was probably not
eating enough of vitamin D foods. Hydration is also essential and other pilots have mentioned less tolerance of heat with aging. I've always
liked diluted Gatorade.
Frank
On Friday, April 1, 2022 at 3:45:53 PM UTC-7, Craig Reinholt wrote:least 28oz of Power-ade / Gatorade before a flight (sometimes more). Lastly, like Hank commented, magnesium really helps. I now take about 125 mg before bed for leg cramps at night. More and the negative effects kick in. YMMV.
Eric,
I've fought leg cramps for over a decade. Caffeine and alcohol exacerbates the problem (dehydration). I've gone to decaf coffee (sigh....) and no soda's with caffeine. I severely limit alcohol consumption during the flying season. I usually drink at
milk in decades for no particular reason (no lactose intolerance). After a few glasses, bingo! No leg cramps. I tried calcium supplements and they work as well.Craig
While the Mg and careful hydration management helped my leg cramps, come to find out the main culprit was a calcium deficiency. I did a minor amount of research and one of the main symptoms of calcium deficiency is regular leg cramping. I haven't drank
What a relief not to worry about cramping after all these years.I'm glad you found the answer to your cramps! I drink a couple glasses of milk a day and
Craig
On 8/6/2022 8:38 AM, Craig Reinholt wrote:least 28oz of Power-ade / Gatorade before a flight (sometimes more). Lastly, like Hank commented, magnesium really helps. I now take about 125 mg before bed for leg cramps at night. More and the negative effects kick in. YMMV.
On Friday, April 1, 2022 at 3:45:53 PM UTC-7, Craig Reinholt wrote:
Eric,
I've fought leg cramps for over a decade. Caffeine and alcohol exacerbates the problem (dehydration). I've gone to decaf coffee (sigh....) and no soda's with caffeine. I severely limit alcohol consumption during the flying season. I usually drink at
drank milk in decades for no particular reason (no lactose intolerance). After a few glasses, bingo! No leg cramps. I tried calcium supplements and they work as well.Craig
While the Mg and careful hydration management helped my leg cramps, come to find out the main culprit was a calcium deficiency. I did a minor amount of research and one of the main symptoms of calcium deficiency is regular leg cramping. I haven't
What a relief not to worry about cramping after all these years.I'm glad you found the answer to your cramps! I drink a couple glasses of milk a day and
Craig
take calcium supplement, so that's not my problem. So far, the magnesium supplement and
drinking Gatorade in the morning before flying seems to be working, though I do sometimes
get twinges after a few hours.
--
Eric Greenwell - USA
- "A Guide to Self-launching Sailplane Operation" https://sites.google.com/site/motorgliders/publications
Too much calcium can lead to kidney stones. Moderation in everything.
Dan
5J
On 8/6/22 09:38, Craig Reinholt wrote:
On Friday, April 1, 2022 at 3:45:53 PM UTC-7, Craig Reinholt wrote:
Eric,
I've fought leg cramps for over a decade. Caffeine and alcohol
exacerbates the problem (dehydration). I've gone to decaf coffee
(sigh....) and no soda's with caffeine. I severely limit alcohol
consumption during the flying season. I usually drink at least 28oz
of Power-ade / Gatorade before a flight (sometimes more). Lastly,
like Hank commented, magnesium really helps. I now take about 125 mg
before bed for leg cramps at night. More and the negative effects
kick in. YMMV.
Craig
While the Mg and careful hydration management helped my leg cramps,
come to find out the main culprit was a calcium deficiency. I did a
minor amount of research and one of the main symptoms of calcium
deficiency is regular leg cramping. I haven't drank milk in decades
for no particular reason (no lactose intolerance). After a few
glasses, bingo! No leg cramps. I tried calcium supplements and they
work as well.
What a relief not to worry about cramping after all these years.
Craig
Dan, you're so old fashioned. That used to be the conventional wisdom.
Current thinking is that milk actually helps prevent kidney stones:
https://www.webmd.com/kidney-stones/kidney-stones-food-causes
https://wellness.uoguelph.ca/services/health-services/all-health-services/dietitian-services/does-drinking-milk-increase-my-risk
On 8/6/22 13:44, Dan Marotta wrote:
Too much calcium can lead to kidney stones. Moderation in everything.
Dan
5J
On 8/6/22 09:38, Craig Reinholt wrote:
On Friday, April 1, 2022 at 3:45:53 PM UTC-7, Craig Reinholt wrote:
Eric,
I've fought leg cramps for over a decade. Caffeine and alcohol
exacerbates the problem (dehydration). I've gone to decaf coffee
(sigh....) and no soda's with caffeine. I severely limit alcohol
consumption during the flying season. I usually drink at least 28oz
of Power-ade / Gatorade before a flight (sometimes more). Lastly,
like Hank commented, magnesium really helps. I now take about 125 mg
before bed for leg cramps at night. More and the negative effects
kick in. YMMV.
Craig
While the Mg and careful hydration management helped my leg cramps,
come to find out the main culprit was a calcium deficiency. I did a
minor amount of research and one of the main symptoms of calcium
deficiency is regular leg cramping. I haven't drank milk in decades
for no particular reason (no lactose intolerance). After a few
glasses, bingo! No leg cramps. I tried calcium supplements and they
work as well.
What a relief not to worry about cramping after all these years.
Craig
I get the occasional middle of the night calf muscle cramp which has to run its coarse - about a minute. HurtsIt may help to rerig the rudder peddles so that they are tilted back more at the top and thus require less contraction of the calf muscle?
This also happens when applying rudder in the ASW-27 but not the Duo. I can feel it coming and stop it by letting off the rudder and accepting the sideways yaw string. Full rudder in the 27 requires a much more pointed foot/extended toes than the Duo.
KS
Karl Striedieck wrote on 8/14/2022 6:24 PM:It may help to rerig the rudder peddles so that they are tilted back more at the top and thus require less contraction of the calf muscle?
I get the occasional middle of the night calf muscle cramp which has to run its coarse - about a minute. Hurts
This also happens when applying rudder in the ASW-27 but not the Duo. I can feel it coming and stop it by letting off the rudder and accepting the sideways yaw string. Full rudder in the 27 requires a much more pointed foot/extended toes than the Duo.
KS
I have a similar situation in ASH26E (where I get cramps) vs the Phoenix (where I don't get
cramps). Something to try.
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