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Suggest Medication For Leg Cramps In An Elderly Diabetic

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Posted on Tue, 3 Oct 2017
Question: What do you recommend for bad cramps in thighs and legs. My sister has dietetics, high blood pressure. She is 80. She gets them really bad. Is she low in some enzyme?
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Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Different possibilities and guidelines given in details herewith .

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear

Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* Common reasons for severe cramps in diabetic , high blood pressure patients
are
- uncontrolled sugar levels - deficiency of trace elements as magnesium , zinc
or others - certain atherosclerosis related - others .

* Recommendations for better recovery

- Get checked the latest blood sugar level , whether under control or not .
- Monitor BP levels to be in control .
- Drink plenty of liquids to maintain hydration levels .
- Primary relief with tab. ibuprofen ( 400 ) mg 3 times a day after meals .
- Increase intake of spinach , yogurt , almond , black beans in the diet .
- Remain ambulatory with walking in fresh air , light exercises at home give
faster recovery .
- Avoid smoking or alcohol if using .
- Follow up recommended after 3 days .

Welcome for further assistance .

Regards .
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Suggest Medication For Leg Cramps In An Elderly Diabetic

Brief Answer: Different possibilities and guidelines given in details herewith . Detailed Answer: Hello dear Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query thoroughly . * Common reasons for severe cramps in diabetic , high blood pressure patients are - uncontrolled sugar levels - deficiency of trace elements as magnesium , zinc or others - certain atherosclerosis related - others . * Recommendations for better recovery - Get checked the latest blood sugar level , whether under control or not . - Monitor BP levels to be in control . - Drink plenty of liquids to maintain hydration levels . - Primary relief with tab. ibuprofen ( 400 ) mg 3 times a day after meals . - Increase intake of spinach , yogurt , almond , black beans in the diet . - Remain ambulatory with walking in fresh air , light exercises at home give faster recovery . - Avoid smoking or alcohol if using . - Follow up recommended after 3 days . Welcome for further assistance . Regards .