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What Causes Hamstring Cramps Despite Of Having Lower Back Pain Post Hip Replacement?

My husband has had single and bilaterally severe hamstring cramps-so severe that he can hardly walk. They leave him exhausted, bruised and doesn t sleep well. He has had low back pain for years, had left hip replacement therapy in September. Recently the pain muscle cramps are really taking their toll......?McCardle s or something else....we have to get to the bottom of this soon. thanks.
Fri, 1 Apr 2022
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Hello,

It is necessary trying to find the cause of these muscle cramps. For this reason, I recommend consulting first with a neurologist for a physical exam and some tests:
- A lumbar spine X-ray study
- Complete blood count, PCR, ESR for inflammation
- Blood electrolytes
- Vitamin D and vitamin B12 plasma levels.

In the meantime, I recommend taking magnesium supplements 400mg daily and Gabapentin for the cramps.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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What Causes Hamstring Cramps Despite Of Having Lower Back Pain Post Hip Replacement?

Hello, It is necessary trying to find the cause of these muscle cramps. For this reason, I recommend consulting first with a neurologist for a physical exam and some tests: - A lumbar spine X-ray study - Complete blood count, PCR, ESR for inflammation - Blood electrolytes - Vitamin D and vitamin B12 plasma levels. In the meantime, I recommend taking magnesium supplements 400mg daily and Gabapentin for the cramps. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist