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Question: Thank you! Can you offer some help with leg cramps at night?? I am at
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Brief Answer:
Need detail evaluation for better correlation & guidelines on the case.
Detailed Answer:
Hello xxxxxxxxxxxx,
I evaluated your query thoroughly.
* Would like additional further details for your case :
1. duration of leg cramps - severity , frequency , waking at night , aggravating,
relieving factors , duration
2. no cramps whole day
3. associated illness like diabetes or hypertension or hyper cholesterol
4. sleep pattern
5. activity level
6. smoking / alcohol
7. gone through any reports if yes scanned copies as attachment
8. any other information you would like to share
Hope I made it more precise
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com & giving me an opportunity to assist you
Thanks regards .
Need detail evaluation for better correlation & guidelines on the case.
Detailed Answer:
Hello xxxxxxxxxxxx,
I evaluated your query thoroughly.
* Would like additional further details for your case :
1. duration of leg cramps - severity , frequency , waking at night , aggravating,
relieving factors , duration
2. no cramps whole day
3. associated illness like diabetes or hypertension or hyper cholesterol
4. sleep pattern
5. activity level
6. smoking / alcohol
7. gone through any reports if yes scanned copies as attachment
8. any other information you would like to share
Hope I made it more precise
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com & giving me an opportunity to assist you
Thanks regards .
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
THANKK YOU, DR. PATEL! HERE ARE MY ANSWERS:
1) SEVERITY? SHARP, PAINFUL, WAKE ME UP!! MUSCLE IS HARD AND TENSE UNDER THE SKIN... DAYTIME: MUSCLE IS SORE AND ACHES FOR A DAY OR TWO. A CRAMP SOMETIMES IF I AM SITTING ON A HARD WOODEN CHAIR FOR VERY LONG. I HAVE TO HOP UP AND STAND FOR A WHILE....
3) NO DIABETES AS SUCH. MY a1c IS 6.2, CHOLESTEROL HOVERS IN THE 170'S, TRYGLICERIDES ABOUT 10 POINTS HIGHER THAN RECOMMENDED. NO STATIN DRUG: MUSCLE SORENESS RESULTED WITH THE SEVERAL BRANDS TRIED. I TAKE NO MEDICATIONS AT ALL, BUT USE VITAMIN SUPPLEMENTS. I WEIGH 120 LBS AND STAND 5'4".
4) SLEEP PATTERN: EXCELLENT EXCEPT SEVERAL TIMES A WEEK I AWAKEN IN EARLY MORNING AND AM AWAKE FOR A COUPLE HOURS UNTIL A SOUND SLEEP AGAIN...NEVER PUT ON THE LIGHT, HOWEVER.
5)EXERCISE: I WALK BRISKLY ONE MILE IN THE EARLY MORNING BEFORE IT GET TOO HOT (WE LIVE IN FLORIDA)
6) ALCOHOL: LIVER ENZYMES TEST OK, BUT THIS MAY BE THE SOURCE. I OFTEN HAVE ONE DRINK BEFORE DINNER SOCIALLY.
7) NO REPORTS TO GIVE YOU, EXCEPT RECENT STRESS TEST SHOWED I TIRED EASILY ON TREAT MILL
8) HAVE LIVED IN Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, HONG KONG, MEXICO CITY (WITH CITIBANK)
I TEST POSITIVE FOR ANTIBODIES FOR HEP C AND TB.
1) SEVERITY? SHARP, PAINFUL, WAKE ME UP!! MUSCLE IS HARD AND TENSE UNDER THE SKIN... DAYTIME: MUSCLE IS SORE AND ACHES FOR A DAY OR TWO. A CRAMP SOMETIMES IF I AM SITTING ON A HARD WOODEN CHAIR FOR VERY LONG. I HAVE TO HOP UP AND STAND FOR A WHILE....
3) NO DIABETES AS SUCH. MY a1c IS 6.2, CHOLESTEROL HOVERS IN THE 170'S, TRYGLICERIDES ABOUT 10 POINTS HIGHER THAN RECOMMENDED. NO STATIN DRUG: MUSCLE SORENESS RESULTED WITH THE SEVERAL BRANDS TRIED. I TAKE NO MEDICATIONS AT ALL, BUT USE VITAMIN SUPPLEMENTS. I WEIGH 120 LBS AND STAND 5'4".
4) SLEEP PATTERN: EXCELLENT EXCEPT SEVERAL TIMES A WEEK I AWAKEN IN EARLY MORNING AND AM AWAKE FOR A COUPLE HOURS UNTIL A SOUND SLEEP AGAIN...NEVER PUT ON THE LIGHT, HOWEVER.
5)EXERCISE: I WALK BRISKLY ONE MILE IN THE EARLY MORNING BEFORE IT GET TOO HOT (WE LIVE IN FLORIDA)
6) ALCOHOL: LIVER ENZYMES TEST OK, BUT THIS MAY BE THE SOURCE. I OFTEN HAVE ONE DRINK BEFORE DINNER SOCIALLY.
7) NO REPORTS TO GIVE YOU, EXCEPT RECENT STRESS TEST SHOWED I TIRED EASILY ON TREAT MILL
8) HAVE LIVED IN Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, HONG KONG, MEXICO CITY (WITH CITIBANK)
I TEST POSITIVE FOR ANTIBODIES FOR HEP C AND TB.
Brief Answer:
Quit alcohol at earliest .All basic guidelines in details herewith provided
Detailed Answer:
Hello Yonana ,
Involuntary contractions of your leg muscles
* Possible causes :
- alcohol intake more likely - overuse of muscle - muscle strain / holding position for long -
inadequate blood supply - nerve compression - mineral depletion - unknown
* Suggested guidelines for you :
# quit alcohol totally from today for 2 valid reasons
1. alcohol intake increases the content of lactic acid in your body, excessive
build up of lactic acid in your body can lead to muscle cramps .
2. alcohol leads to dehydration .
# maintain your hydration all times with plenty of liquids .
# can continue Magnesium & multivitamins as support.
# balanced diet with rich minerals as magnesium , calcium & other anti-oxidants as well .
# keep regular control of your BP , weight , blood sugar , cholesterol .
# regular meditations & YOGA help tremendously .
# avoid late night parties till possible .
# maintain regular sleeping time .
# quit smoking if doing .
# avoid stress / anxiety .
# remain ambulatory , keep walking with normal fitting shoes ( avoid high hills )
# regular stretching of 10-15 minutes including legs & ankles before going to bed .
# in case of severe cramps , analgesic spray or tablet helps instantaneously .
# Clinician evaluation later on if at all required after all of the above
for further work up ( like doppler or nerve conduction study / else ) & fix the
issue accordingly .
Hope this clears your doubts .
Welcome for any further queries or else you can rate the answer accordingly
& close the discussion.
Wishing you fine recovery .
Thanks regards .
Quit alcohol at earliest .All basic guidelines in details herewith provided
Detailed Answer:
Hello Yonana ,
Involuntary contractions of your leg muscles
* Possible causes :
- alcohol intake more likely - overuse of muscle - muscle strain / holding position for long -
inadequate blood supply - nerve compression - mineral depletion - unknown
* Suggested guidelines for you :
# quit alcohol totally from today for 2 valid reasons
1. alcohol intake increases the content of lactic acid in your body, excessive
build up of lactic acid in your body can lead to muscle cramps .
2. alcohol leads to dehydration .
# maintain your hydration all times with plenty of liquids .
# can continue Magnesium & multivitamins as support.
# balanced diet with rich minerals as magnesium , calcium & other anti-oxidants as well .
# keep regular control of your BP , weight , blood sugar , cholesterol .
# regular meditations & YOGA help tremendously .
# avoid late night parties till possible .
# maintain regular sleeping time .
# quit smoking if doing .
# avoid stress / anxiety .
# remain ambulatory , keep walking with normal fitting shoes ( avoid high hills )
# regular stretching of 10-15 minutes including legs & ankles before going to bed .
# in case of severe cramps , analgesic spray or tablet helps instantaneously .
# Clinician evaluation later on if at all required after all of the above
for further work up ( like doppler or nerve conduction study / else ) & fix the
issue accordingly .
Hope this clears your doubts .
Welcome for any further queries or else you can rate the answer accordingly
& close the discussion.
Wishing you fine recovery .
Thanks regards .
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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