I asked AI about my nightime leg cramps.

[Raynine]

I get leg cramps at night. I am 78 and have been riding my bicycle 40 miles a day. I ride that many miles because I discovered long ago that anything less doesn't do much. I went to AI and asked about my leg cramps. I told the machine that I drink filtered water and it told me that is not a good idea because minerals and elctrolites are absent for the most part. I also told it that I take a multi vitamin and Co Q10. It said ok with that but recommended that I stagger them at different times because one will possibly nullify the other. I told the machine that I ride every day and it told me to try every other day to enhance recovery. It said I could ride 50 miles every other day and add a pinch of salt to my water. I get the same result now with fewer leg cramps. I am 5'5 and weigh 130 pounds. I did what the machine said and have not gained weight and still have some cramping but they are less severe. I like AI at the moment.

 

[Seymour Flops]

I get leg cramps at night. I am 78 and have been riding my bicycle 40 miles a day. I ride that many miles because I discovered long ago that anything less doesn't do much. I went to AI and asked about my leg cramps. I told the machine that I drink filtered water and it told me that is not a good idea because minerals and elctrolites are absent for the most part. I also told it that I take a multi vitamin and Co Q10. It said ok with that but recommended that I stagger them at different times because one will possibly nullify the other. I told the machine that I ride every day and it told me to try every other day to enhance recovery. It said I could ride 50 miles every other day and add a pinch of salt to my water. I get the same result now with fewer leg cramps. I am 5'5 and weigh 130 pounds. I did what the machine said and have not gained weight and still have some cramping but they are less severe. I like AI at the moment.

Is it in your calfs? (calves?)

 

[braalian]

Talk to your actual doctor, not some stupid chatbot

 

[Raynine]

Is it in your calfs? (calves?)

When I stretch I get them in various places-calves, inner thighs, even lower leg.

 

[Raynine]

Talk to your actual doctor, not some stupid chatbot

Nope. Not interested in chemicals.

 

[1srelluc]

I had those and I started taking "old people" vitamins and it went away, I can't even remember the last time I had a leg cramp.

 

[braalian]

Nope. Not interested in chemicals.

If you’re getting your medical advice from a chatbot, you’re making a moronic decision

If you don’t like your PCP, get a new one

But treating some ChatGPT like it’s a doctor is stupid

 

[The Duke]

I get leg cramps at night. I am 78 and have been riding my bicycle 40 miles a day. I ride that many miles because I discovered long ago that anything less doesn't do much. I went to AI and asked about my leg cramps. I told the machine that I drink filtered water and it told me that is not a good idea because minerals and elctrolites are absent for the most part. I also told it that I take a multi vitamin and Co Q10. It said ok with that but recommended that I stagger them at different times because one will possibly nullify the other. I told the machine that I ride every day and it told me to try every other day to enhance recovery. It said I could ride 50 miles every other day and add a pinch of salt to my water. I get the same result now with fewer leg cramps. I am 5'5 and weigh 130 pounds. I did what the machine said and have not gained weight and still have some cramping but they are less severe. I like AI at the moment.

Eat a nanner before bed.

 

[Seymour Flops]

When I stretch I get them in various places-calves, inner thighs, even lower leg.

When you stretch? Interesting. I have been getting occasional severe cramping in my calfs since Basic Training in the Army, when I was required to run and carry heavy packs in boots. Severe in that the muscle seemed to go concave and hard. They would wake me up at night and I had to grab the balls of my foot and stretch.

Sometimes when I kneel during physical activity, I get cramps in my hamstrings. I have been working on stretching my hamstrings for about 8 months, as part of working out to fulfill a New Year's Resolution. But I have gotten these hamstring cramps before and since.

I had those and I started taking "old people" vitamins and it went away, I can't even remember the last time I had a leg cramp.

I think I'll try that. I have some men's daily multi-vitamin and mineral supplements, but have been taking them sporadically. I'll take them daily until they run out and then switch to old folks supplements.

 

[Seymour Flops]

Eat a nanner before bed.

Yes to this!

Been doing that for months. Along with fewer cramps, it has led to much less acid reflux.

 

[JackOfNoTrades]

When I stretch I get them in various places-calves, inner thighs, even lower leg.

Overworking and under hydrated.

 

[odanny]

They sell these at Walgreens, I get leg cramps from walking/cycling and I have been looking for these (looked yesterday) but none of the stores had them, and most employees had no idea where in the store they are supposed to be.

 

[Blaster]

I get leg cramps at night. I am 78 and have been riding my bicycle 40 miles a day. I ride that many miles because I discovered long ago that anything less doesn't do much. I went to AI and asked about my leg cramps. I told the machine that I drink filtered water and it told me that is not a good idea because minerals and elctrolites are absent for the most part. I also told it that I take a multi vitamin and Co Q10. It said ok with that but recommended that I stagger them at different times because one will possibly nullify the other. I told the machine that I ride every day and it told me to try every other day to enhance recovery. It said I could ride 50 miles every other day and add a pinch of salt to my water. I get the same result now with fewer leg cramps. I am 5'5 and weigh 130 pounds. I did what the machine said and have not gained weight and still have some cramping but they are less severe. I like AI at the moment.

Leg cramps at your age is a sign of circulation problems.

 

[1srelluc]

Eat a nanner before bed.

It did not work for me. Besides I'm a mornin' narrer person.

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

Nope. Not interested in chemicals.

Those "chemicals" is what your body needs to prevent the cramps, dumbass! You made it to 78 without knowing that? Inconceivable!

Have the doctor run a blood test and see what you are missing.

 

[Woodznutz]

AI: GIGO.

 

[MisterBeale]

I get leg cramps at night. I am 78 and have been riding my bicycle 40 miles a day. I ride that many miles because I discovered long ago that anything less doesn't do much. I went to AI and asked about my leg cramps. I told the machine that I drink filtered water and it told me that is not a good idea because minerals and elctrolites are absent for the most part. I also told it that I take a multi vitamin and Co Q10. It said ok with that but recommended that I stagger them at different times because one will possibly nullify the other. I told the machine that I ride every day and it told me to try every other day to enhance recovery. It said I could ride 50 miles every other day and add a pinch of salt to my water. I get the same result now with fewer leg cramps. I am 5'5 and weigh 130 pounds. I did what the machine said and have not gained weight and still have some cramping but they are less severe. I like AI at the moment.

I'm surprised it didn't identify potassium.

Whenever I have cramping problems I just increase my consumption of bananas and potatoes.

I'm not anywhere near as active as you, but that always solves the problem when it rears its head.

Potassium for Leg Cramps

hs-med.com

Which Foods May Help With Muscle Cramps?

One way to prevent muscle cramps is to get enough of these nutrients: potassium, sodium, calcium, and magnesium. They’re called electrolytes, and this WebMD slideshow can help you find them in these foods.

www.webmd.com

 

[1srelluc]

They sell these at Walgreens, I get leg cramps from walking/cycling and I have been looking for these (looked yesterday) but none of the stores had them, and most employees had no idea where in the store they are supposed to be.



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I just looked and they are all over eBay.

That's were I get most OTC stuff. Much cheaper than schlepping to a store.

 

[Darkwind]

Beet tops are a better source of potassium.

Beet tops (beet greens) contain significantly more potassium per serving than a banana. One cup of cooked beet greens can have about 1,309 mg of potassium, while a medium banana provides roughly 375 mg of potassium.myfooddata+1

Potassium in Beet Tops​

• Cooked, 1 cup: About 1,309 mg potassiumeatthismuch+1
• Raw, 1 cup: About 290 mg potassiumuhhospitals+1
• Beet greens are among the highest potassium vegetables and contribute a substantial portion of the recommended daily value.capecod+1

Potassium in Bananas​

• Medium banana: About 375 mg potassiumheart
• Bananas are widely known for potassium, but contain less than many leafy greens.nutritionsource.hsph.harvard+1

Comparison Table​

Food	Serving Size	Potassium (mg)
Beet greens, cooked	1 cup	1,309myfooddata+1
Beet greens, raw	1 cup	290uhhospitals+1
Banana	1 medium (approx. 118g)	375heart

Beet greens, especially when cooked, are a much richer source of potassium than bananas for the same serving size.myfooddata+1

1. Top 20 Vegetables High in Potassium
2. Don't go bananas – but maybe eat one
3. Beet Greens Nutrition Facts - Eat This Much
4. Beet greens, raw, 1 cup | University Hospitals
5. Beet greens, raw nutrition facts and analysis.
6. https://www.capecod.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/beets1.pdf
7. Bananas • The Nutrition Source
8. Potassium Rich Foods: 18 Foods High in Potassium
9. Content - Health Encyclopedia - University of Rochester Medical Center
10. https://westernhealth.nl.ca/uploads/healthyeating/potassium_content_of_selected_vegetables.pdf

 

[MisterBeale]

Those "chemicals" is what your body needs to prevent the cramps, dumbass! You made it to 78 without knowing that? Inconceivable!

Have the doctor run a blood test and see what you are missing.