Brief Answer: Seems to be due to muscle spasm. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for your query. Pain and uneasiness in legs after getting up in morning seems to be due to muscle spasm.There are numerous causes for Muscle spasms. Some of the common causes are - Dehydration - Muscle fatigue - Poor blood circulation in the legs - Deficiency of either Calcium or Vitamin - Diabetes - Neurological problems like a pinched nerve in the lower back - Hypokalemia (low serum potassium levels) - Drug induced like, chronic use of STATINS, DIURETICS, ANTIASHTMATICS etc Activities that might help prevent muscle spasms include: • Drinking plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration • Stretching your thigh muscles or riding a stationary bicycle for a few minutes • Massaging the muscle with your hands • Walking or jiggling the leg • Taking a hot shower or warm bath • These cramps like pain at times may be associated with POTASSIUM deficiency and so foods such as bananas, potatoes, prune juice and dried fruit are to be taken as dietary supplement. • Also, calcium fortified foods like seafood and fish, almonds, flaxseed, oats, prunes, sesame seeds, tofu and XXXXXXX can help to reduce muscle pain & spasm. • Avoid acidic foods and drinks like tomatoes and vinegar which blocks the body’s natural ability to absorb calcium leading to muscle aches & muscle fatigue. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care

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