A pleasant dream can be abruptly terminated by an attack of cramp, such as frequently affects the calf muscles. If the pain is not too severe, you may be able to alleviate the problem, by stretching the foot upwards towards the knee. If it is more serious, you will not need to be told to get out of bed, but will leap out semi-automatically!
You will need to walk round the bedroom until the pain subsides. Depending on the severity of the attack that may take some time. What you are seeking to do is to soothe away the cramp by pressing a foot against a solid surface. Thick pile carpets mask the curative effect of a solid floor, so you may have to move elsewhere to seek the intended comfort of a harder surface.
Although your untimely departure may appear disturbing, or even amusing, to those with whom you share a bed, these midnight excursions are not conducive to nights of bliss. Fortunately there are natural preventative, and treatment measures that you can try to limit or eradicate cramp attacks.
When muscles go into a spasm, as happens in cramp, it can be due to a low calcium level, and deficiency of other vitamins. Therefore, include plenty of fruit and vegetables in your diet. Be aware that there are a number of useful herbs that can help. They include:
For massage: coriander, ginger, and rosemary
To increase calcium level: wild oats, thyme, and parsley
Infusion/Teas: yarrow, elderflower, and peppermint
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