Cramping

[Sherwood1984]

I am in construction. I workout every morning before work. Every single time I work my biceps they cramp all day long. Even with just normal activity, like picking up a pencil. I have hydrated until I can’t anymore and nothing I try helps. Any suggestions??? Thanks in advance.

 

[Resilient]

Are you taking anything?

 

[MorganKane]

Make sure you get enough electrolytes.
Drinking a lot of water without adding salt,electrolyte can give you cramps.

 

[Sherwood1984]

I am on 200 mg test. Weekly. I guess it’s better described as a Charlie horse. My whole arm will lock up when I bend it. It feels REAL nice when I swing a hammer lol. It’s the weirdest thing, even on days that I don’t train them I can never fully flex my biceps without the locking up. Been like that as long as I can remember. I drink ALOT of pedialyte and probably 7 to 10 bottles of water a day. Thanks again guys for the feedback.

 

[Resilient]

You should go to the doctor just incase and run some labs on you not saying you have this but if in the heat working out hard alot of things can happend

 

[nhbskull21]

Potassium

 

[Sherwood1984]

You should go to the doctor just incase and run some labs on you not saying you have this but if in the heat working out hard alot of things can happend

I’ve got full labs scheduled for October. Might make an appointment to get in sooner.

 

[Resilient]

You should in my opinion I'm not trying to scare you all I'm saying is the guessing game is never the answer. At least you will get peace of mind

 

[zeusmcgee]

Have you had your hematocrit tested? For some reason when my RBC is high I cramp way way easier. Just something to consider. Also try buying som “Liqui IV” it’s a hydration pack you add to water that is actually pretty effective.

 

[Sherwood1984]

Have you had your hematocrit tested? For some reason when my RBC is high I cramp way way easier. Just something to consider. Also try buying som “Liqui IV” it’s a hydration pack you add to water that is actually pretty effective.

Thanks for the info. I’ve tried the liquid I.v. A couple times. It’s actually really good

 

[Resilient]

I still think you should go to the doctor but maybe magnisum would reduce the cramping a real good one not just magnisum calm

 

[PCTShopRep]

Try taking Potassium and Magnesium vitamins. You can also try tonic water which has quinine that will help with cramping. Also make sure you eat enough carbs to "hold" the water.

 

[Sherwood1984]

Try taking Potassium and Magnesium vitamins. You can also try tonic water which has quinine that will help with cramping. Also make sure you eat enough carbs to "hold" the water.

I have been on a bulk for the past 2 months and it has gotten way better. Not all the way gone, but leaps and bounds better. Upped my test to 500 for about 12 weeks and gained a few pounds. So you absolutely may be right about the carbs.

 

[jasmado]

Have you had your hematocrit tested? For some reason when my RBC is high I cramp way way easier. Just something to consider. Also try buying som “Liqui IV” it’s a hydration pack you add to water that is actually pretty effective.

McGee what measures do you take when your blood gets thick. Supps, give blood etc