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Any Thoughts On Why Leg Cramps Continue Despite Taking Meloxicam And Potassium Gluconate?
I am taking nitrofurantoin 100mg 2x per day for chronic uti ( i am catherterizing myself 3x per day after urolift surgery earlier this spring) i am also taking meloxicam 15 mg 1x/ day for pain resulteng from a seperated acl ,levothyroxine . After months of occasional night time leg cramps i was advised by my pharmacist to try a potassium gluconate 595 mg supplement 1x per day( recent blood work showed potassium level to be 4.1 mmol/l). My problem is leg cramps continue ( since beginning supplement cramps have moved from thigh to outer calf of right leg). Any thoughts?
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Any Thoughts On Why Leg Cramps Continue Despite Taking Meloxicam And Potassium Gluconate?
Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The leg cramps can be due to electrolyte problems, low thyroid hormone levels, muscle stiffness, etc. Cause needs to be detected for treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.