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I believe it caused from low potassium

A banana , Gatorade , or some other source that has the mineral in it should help

Every year I usually experance1 very painful and can hurt a day or two after like a burse

No Wolfman, I don't walk, it causes cramps in my legs.

River

kennath - I have some potassium here. I think I'll start taking one a day.

River - If I were as old as you I wouldn't be walking either.

Wait a minute: I am as old as you. Damnit

I agree with Kennath that it could be a lack of potssium. If you are on a diuretic for fluid retention that can flush needed potassium out of your body.

I have circulation and neurological problems with my legs that can show itself as cramps and extreme fatigue in my legs, if you continue having problems you might want to have that checked out. --FLO--

MacTheWolf (imported) wrote: Tue Jul 22, 2008 12:32 pm Walking to the grocery was painful but I made it. Pushing the shopping cart three blocks home was something else entirely. I was almost across the parking lot when the back of my legs, from the heels to the knees, spasmed up into the most painful large charlie horse I ever had. I wanted to sit down but it hurt too much to move so I just stood there, supported by my shopping cart until it felt as though the spasms were dying down. I made it home but I'd like to avoid spasms like that in the future.

Do you old guys get those too?

The wise men have spoken--well wisely. Before counter indications for my medications, I drank Gatorad or other sports drinks. Drinking them replaces potassium lost in sweat. Soft drinks won't help. Bananas did help when I used to hike.

Hooray for bananas! (of all sorts!) --FLO--

I should never have a potassium problem. I went bananas years ago. Ponderable thought, though: If Mac has low potassium, does that mean that he didn't go bananas, ergo is sane? Nah, couldn't be?

Bananas trigger my migraines. Imagine me not being able to eat a fruit shaped like a banana. Is there potassium in a hot dog.

tugon (imported) wrote: Wed Jul 23, 2008 10:02 am Bananas trigger my migraines. Imagine me not being able to eat a fruit shaped like a banana. Is there potassium in a hot dog.

Yes, usually.

I'm going to see mom tomorrow. Nursing home just called saying she has phlegm in her throat so they are putting her on a breathing apparatus.

She's had this many times before but then it was pneumonia. I'll find out tomorrow.

MacTheWolf (imported) wrote: Wed Jul 23, 2008 12:04 pm I'm going to see mom tomorrow. Nursing home just called saying she has phlegm in her throat so they are putting her on a breathing apparatus.

She's had this many times before but then it was pneumonia. I'll find out tomorrow.

Let us know.

Re: bananas

A doctor friend of mine tells me that bananas are the perfect food for humans. Apparently we could survive forever (until dead from old age), quite heartily of a diet comprised of only bananas and water...

The Lurker (imported) wrote: Wed Jul 23, 2008 8:24 pm Re: bananas

A doctor friend of mine tells me that bananas are the perfect food for humans. Apparently we could survive forever (until dead from old age), quite heartily of a diet comprised of only bananas and water...

One could think of worst ways to live.

Blaise (imported) wrote: Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:00 pm One could think of worst ways to live.

Or better.... Have to have strawberries too

Uncle Flo (imported) wrote: Wed Jul 23, 2008 5:04 am Hooray for bananas! (of all sorts!) --FLO--

Right! (in all respects!)

My dad was having trouble sleeping a few years ago. He's loathe to take serious sleep-inducing drugs and was resigned to suffering until his darling daughter (my seester, The Good Twin,) happened to mention his problem to someone at the spa where she worketh out. Said someone told her to have Dad eat two nanners a day, preferably in the afternoon.

Well, she told. He ate. He slept. She got hugs. I got nuttin', Honey(s).

I hate the beyotch! (Not! I love my sister so long as she keeps the brat-sitting requests to minimum. The Curse Of Having A Swimming Pool!)

Now, about the "other" bananas...Mmmmmmm...with balls or without.

Yoli

The Evil Twin (We are not twins. She's older! Mwaaaaahahahahahahahahaha!)

kristoff wrote: Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:20 pm Or better.... Have to have strawberries too

I used to say that my three favorite foods were oysters on the half shell, broccoli, and raspberries. I think that asparagus may trump broccoli though I love broccoli. All the pole berries are good--blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries. Oysters have different flavors depending on type and location source.

Louisiana oysters have rich flavor; those on the Oregon coast are not as flavorful, including those native to the region and those from Japanese spawn. Eating oysters involves little rituals and different kinds of condiments that one can skip. The beer with oysters is part of the ritual.

Pole berries don't need anything but they are good with cream and other delights.

Broccoli is good with a bit of garlic. One must not overcook them. Asparagus is good with certain kinds of preparation and with a bit of garlic and butter.

The fact is that variety suits human beings. We seem to enjoy a wide range of foods.

What amazes me about bananas is their fragility. That we consume them as a mass market item still fascinates me.

Louisiana provides many choices! By the way, I have enjoyed a retreat at a garden estate once owned by a former head of the United Fruit Company.

As I'm going grocery shopping anyways, I'll grab some nanners and broccoli. I love freshly cooked broccoli.

Sleep wise, I get an hour in the afternoon but at night, I'm wide awake till like 6:00am then can sleep till 1:00pm. I'll try the diet as I would rather catch my zzzzzzz's sometime between midnight and 8:00am

Blaise (imported) wrote: Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:00 pm One could think of worst ways to live.

Maybe you could. --FLO--

Strawberries are a source of a testosterone like substance

kennath7 (imported) wrote: Thu Jul 24, 2008 8:07 am Strawberries are a source of a testosterone like substance

Strawberries! More strawberries.

Maybe you could. --FLO--Big Macs and Diet Coke?

Nursing home just called and told me mom has pneumonia so they are shipping

MacTheWolf (imported) wrote: Thu Oct 19, 2006 9:12 am her to St. Bernadine's Hospital.

Mom seems to get pneumonia every year. In a way it's good for me as the hospital is only a mile away hence walking distance. I'll go see her tomorrow

Wish all the very best and speedy recover for her. I know it sounds bad to wish for her to be in the hospital but, it is a way for you to easily visit her. Give her a hug from me. I know see no longer remembers me. I am one people would want to forget. I do hope you get to spend so great quality time with her.

Bobbie

Everyone, especially me, who has met you will remember you. You are definitely unforgetable. I only wish my heart was as big as yours