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1. Nov 29,  · The Cramps was an American punk band originally from Sacramento, California; formed in and disbanded Their line-up rotated much over their existence, with the husband and wife duo of lead singer Lux Interior and lead guitarist Poison Ivy as the only permanent members. The band was disbanded following Lux Interior's death in
2. These common, sudden, involuntary muscle contractions are usually harmless but can be excruciatingly painful. Experts explain what causes leg cramps .
3. Feb 14,  · Leg cramps are a common and usually harmless condition where the muscles in your leg suddenly become tight and painful. It usually occurs in the calf muscles, although it can affect any part of your leg, including your feet and thighs. After the cramping has passed, you may have pain and tenderness in your leg for several hours.
4. May 04,  · Muscle cramps are also a side effect of some drugs, such as: Furosemide (Lasix), hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide), and other diuretics ("water pills") .
5. Leg cramps are sudden, involuntary, intense muscle pains usually in your calf, foot, or thigh. You might also know them as a “charley horse.” Sometimes the cramp may cause your leg to spasm – to tighten uncontrollably. Although painful to live with, cramps are generally harmless.
6. Cramping typically occurs when the uterus expands, causing the ligaments and muscles that support it to stretch. It may be more noticeable when you sneeze, cough, or change positions. During the second trimester, a common cause of cramping is round ligament pain.
7. Cramps also occur when a muscle is not able to relax properly (such as from a deficiency of magnesium or potassium in your diet) or when it becomes irritated by a buildup of lactic acid (which can happen if you don't rest your muscle after it has exercised a lot). Dehydration can worsen both of these problems.
8. Menstrual cramps happen because of contractions in the uterus, or womb, which is a muscle. If it contracts too strongly during your menstrual cycle, it can press against nearby blood vessels. This.