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I Have Been Experiencing Strong Muscle Craps Around My Ribs,
Question: I have been experiencing strong muscle craps around my ribs, abdomen, calfs, hamstrings, toes, lats, etc.
They seem to be getting worse and double me over with pain when they come.
I am trying to drink a lot of water, but it doesn't seem to stop them.
I had a stroke in my cerebellum about a year ago and am on blood thinners, blood pressure, and cholesterol meds.
They seem to be getting worse and double me over with pain when they come.
I am trying to drink a lot of water, but it doesn't seem to stop them.
I had a stroke in my cerebellum about a year ago and am on blood thinners, blood pressure, and cholesterol meds.
Brief Answer:
Use tresol, diuretics may be a cause.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
There are different conditions that cause cause muscle cramps you are currently having . Underlying condition such atherosclerosis or diabetes which cause impaired blood supply and neuropathy can cause it. Also some medications such diuretics can cause it due to loosing potassium.
You can try to eat potassium rich foods such bananas.
Try to use tresol for rehydration because it contains ions of potassium and sodium.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Use tresol, diuretics may be a cause.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
There are different conditions that cause cause muscle cramps you are currently having . Underlying condition such atherosclerosis or diabetes which cause impaired blood supply and neuropathy can cause it. Also some medications such diuretics can cause it due to loosing potassium.
You can try to eat potassium rich foods such bananas.
Try to use tresol for rehydration because it contains ions of potassium and sodium.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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