Posted by Mary Kling on October 08, 1999 at 18:02:56:
In Reply to: Re: Solution for leg cramps posted by beth on July 20, 1999 at 15:36:26:
: : : : My husband had been getting severe leg cramps several times during the night, probably due to his low
: : : : potassium diet. We found many suggestions on the internet, and the one that worked still surprises me - I think
: : : : it is accupressure. When you get in bed at night, using your forefinger and thumb, pinch and massage the area
: : : : between your nose and lips for a minute or two. We jokingly tried this, but for 4 nights he had no leg cramps.
: : : : The fifth night we purposely didn't do it, and he had a leg cramp that night. So, he started doing it again and
: : : : has no leg cramps since. I find it hard to believe, and we chuckle about it all the time. But, it doesn't cost
: : : : anything to try and there is no health risk. Clare Erickson
: : I have a better idea, try a leg wrap.
: have tried my first v8 splash today and will try
: the accupressure message between nose and lips--
: the pain is so excruciating that I can hardly breath and even though
: I have some old quinine pills --what'll i do when i run out???
: : Dawni
Tried massage of lip (between nose & lip) before going to sleep and found relief. Sounds crazy, but it worked!