posted Thu, 09/12/2013 - 16:57
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Excessive cramping
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I've never been one to cramp but the last few weeks I'm constantly cramping and it's effecting my workout. I'm eating 2 bananas a day drinking. Around 2 gallons of water and taking in taurine as well. I've even tried adding in extra salt to see if that would help but hasn't at all. Any idea what could be causing this?
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Get yourself good electrolyte mix..they come in small capsules or in good quality pre or postworkout mixes.
That would be first port of call....
ClassyChassisCramping is usually potassium. The bananas may not be enough. Potassium supplements are useless at 99mg. You need 3g-5g day. I use potassium chloride by NOWfoods, but easiest thing is to go to supermarket and get Mortons Lo-Salt. 2:1 ratio potassium/sodium. Dissolve however much you need to get 4g potassium and 2 grams sodium into your water for the day and limit the rest of your sodium. Could also be magnesium. Magnesium plays role in muscle relaxing.
I'll have to try the Morton Lo-Salt. Hadn't ever thought of that. Tried magnesium a few times but no more of that stuff. Magnesium sends me straight to the can
Ill have to try that out then
Try some potassium. Been using any clen or anavar? I get muscle cramps from both
I should be be getting enough from the bananas, nope I don't even cramp on clen which is so weird. The hot tub has seemed to help some but not much
Cramps are commonly associated with the vigorous use of muscles and muscle fatigue. Such cramps may come during the activity or later, sometimes many hours later in other words over working your self. Likewise, muscle fatigue from sitting or lying for an extended period in an awkward position or any repetitive use can cause cramps.
also low blood levels of either calcium or magnesium directly increase the excitability of both the nerve endings and the muscles they stimulate. This may be a predisposing factor for the spontaneous cramps
Honestly there's a lot of reasons you could be having cramps to many to name might wanna go see your doctor and have him run some tests if it's getting to you that bad
RustyhookerIf you work outdoors then too much water can flush all your salt out. Get an imbalance. Headaches? Lethargy?
none at all I work inside so its not from that, even days I dont workout I cramp really bad ive never had this problem before