MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'cramps'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:32:43 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096935&cid=t_195846_136_f&fid=39026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolinemfr.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fsomething-else-they-dont-know.html Last winter I started having horrible problems with leg and foot cramps. I mean I would get them in both legs at the same time while sleeping - two Charley Horses at once. Talk about pain. Then for a while, if I moved my feet the wrong way I would get horrible foot cramps. I still get them but not as much.I asked the physical therapist and she said Gatorade and stretching are a good combination to get rid of them. However the theory of potassium lack and dehydration as causes of leg cramps is not true - no research has proven dehydration or lack of potassium are causes. Meaning if you eat a banana, it will make your leg cramps go away. They are considered a real cause of sleep deprivation and get more common as you age. They can be caused by medications and some more serious conditions suc... Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096935 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 11:18:00 +0100 5096935 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4758898&cid=t_195846_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FQecSj9-QryQ%2F Maybe our culture-deprived society needs to get out of the house and experience more art. A new study suggests that women find Georgia O’Keefe paintings “erotic” during their menstrual cycle, which is pretty much a no-brainer, considering O’Keefe’s flower paintings are infamous for their uncanny resemblance to female genitalia. According to researcher Jeffrey Rudski, a psychologist at Muhlenberg College in Pennsylvania, who published the study in the Archives of Sexual Behavior, participants were more likely to use sexual terms to describe O’Keeffe’s art in the days leading up to and including ovulation. After ovulation, the paintings appeared less suggestive. By Georg(ia), put down that O’Keefe-reefer, and get a grip. O’Keefe is no m... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4758898 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 15:17:39 +0100 4758898 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3858126&cid=t_195846_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fdoes-your-period-make-you-stupid%2F photo: Thinkstock Just when you think your period can’t get any worse, it does: Women who report moderate to severe menstrual cramps have irregularities in the gray matter in their brains. The changes involve an atypical decrease in volume in areas of the brain that are involved in pain processing, sensory processing, and emotional regulation. What does this mean for women with terrible cramps? According to Yahoo! Health, it’s possible that if you experience periods of extreme pain over a long time span, your brain might become extremely sensitive to pain, which would make your cramps feel worse. This is the effect chronic pain conditions have on the brain. Ugh. We wish that really bad cramps just increased your pain tolerance, rather than the complete opposite. Thanks so much,... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3858126 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 19:05:52 +0100 3858126 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3749856&cid=t_195846_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F07%2Ffda-warns-against-nighttime-cramp-cure.html (Source: Sleep Education) Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3749856 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:39:00 +0100 3749856 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3740828&cid=t_195846_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FO-Um2l3abYw%2F And so another work week will soon draw to a close. And not a moment too soon, yes? After the heat of the past few days, a cooling off is a good thing. Our plans are rather modest - a dip in the pool and a bit of exercise which, as always, includes promenading with the official Pharmalot mascots. Of course, some Avandia reading is de rigeur these days, too. Whatever is on your agenda, we hope your weekend is pleasant. Meanwhile, here are some headlines to help you along. Take care… UK’s NICE Rejects Roche’s Avastin For Metastatic Breast Cancer (Bloomberg News) J&J Recalls More Tylenol And OTC Products (Reuters) Alcon Directors Create Legal Fund For Novartis Battle (PharmaTimes) European Regulator Starts Avandia Safety Review (EMA statement) An AIDS Vaccine Appears On... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3740828 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 11:20:32 +0100 3740828 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3617799&cid=t_195846_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2F10-things-you-should-know-about-your-vagina-little-known-gynecological-facts%2F photo: Thinkstock We women think we know everything about “down there” – who has more experience in that area than us, right? But even we were surprised by some of the expert tips from WebMD – here are 10 things you should definitely know about your vagina: 1. The Pill can decrease your sex drive. Sad, but true. If you notice a decrease in sexual desire after a switch to the Pill, try switching brands, or even birth control methods. 2. To avoid side effects of birth control pills, insert the pills vaginally. In a study, women who inserted the pill vaginally had fewer headaches, cases of upset stomach, cases of breast tenderness and other side effects. It’s also good to know if you’re nauseous and worried you won’t be able to keep the pill down. 3. If you&#... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3617799 Wed, 26 May 2010 21:41:44 +0100 3617799 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2915883&cid=t_195846_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F10%2Fsleep-related-leg-cramps.html You wake during the night with an intense feeling of pain in your leg or foot. A muscle suddenly contracted and tightened.The pain may last for a few seconds or several minutes. Then it ends as suddenly as it began.This describes a typical episode of a sleep related leg cramp. These leg cramps can be disruptive to your sleep. Lingering soreness from a leg cramp also can make it hard for you to go back to sleep.Sleep related leg cramps are most common in older adults. They also occur frequently in pregnant women.You may be more likely to have leg cramps if you have diabetes. They also may be more likely to occur if you are dehydrated.You may be able to relieve the pain by stretching the affected muscle. Massaging the muscle also may help.Regular exercise may help prevent sleep related leg c... Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2915883 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:59:00 +0100 2915883 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2719765&cid=t_195846_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FOJMwrbrFGSc%2F We’ve heard sad stories of high school football players being overcome by heat illnesses during particularly hot days, but it’s important to understand that all athletes who participate in sports in the fall are at risk as well. These include tennis players and even wrestlers. We also can’t forget about the other students who spend time outside, such as those in the marching band. This is physically strenuous and out in the heat as well. The only way to ensure the health and safety of fall athletes is through education of the coaches, the parents, and the athletes themselves. While the athletes may feel they’re invincible and the coaches want to see their athletes work, there has to be a balance, which keeps the kids from developing heat-related illnesses. What is a... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2719765 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:29:20 +0100 2719765 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2375327&cid=t_195846_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F04%2Fmore-than-insomnia-other-sleep.html Many older adults struggle with insomnia. Now a new study shows that in older adults other sleep disorders are common too.The study involved 892 people between the ages of 70 and 89. Results show that 59 percent had signs of at least one sleep disorder other than insomnia.Data were gathered by questionnaire. Symptoms were reported by a person who sleeps in the same room as the participant.Sleep-related leg cramps was the most common sleep disorder. Symptoms were present in 32 percent of participants.The second and third most common sleep disorders were obstructive sleep apnea and periodic limb movements in sleep. Other common sleep disorders were REM sleep behavior disorder, restless legs syndrome and sleepwalking.“All of these sleep disorders can disrupt a person’s quality of life, be... Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2375327 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:21:00 +0100 2375327