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What Causes Muscle Cramps In The Legs After Taking Insulin?

I get muscle cramps in my legs after taking fast acting insulin for 8 years. Doctors can not figure this out. I am taking Apidra. They have tried several types of insulin. I have lost some eyesight, my kidneys and feeling in my feet and hands. Are you aware of this problem and can you help me? Thank you
Thu, 1 Dec 2016
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Hello,

Thanks for writing to Health Care magic, I am Dr , Muhammad Ahmad , I have read your question closely, I understand your concern and will be helping you with your health related problem.

You are having complicated diabetes, with compromise of kidneys, eyes, and nervous system. This means that your muscles would alos be weak and this can be the reason of cramps.
Other reason in some people is the abrupt decrease in sugar levels which cause cramps.
Thirdly insuline causes decrease in potassium level quite quickly this causes muscles to get cramped up in some people. In some people the cause is not known. I would sugges you to discuss this with your doctor you can start physiotherapy and this should improve your muscle endurance. This is common in many people not an extraordinary thing in your scenario.

I hope this answered your question, If you have more queries I am happy to answer you.
Regards.

Dr.Muhammad Ahmad
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What Causes Muscle Cramps In The Legs After Taking Insulin?

Hello, Thanks for writing to Health Care magic, I am Dr , Muhammad Ahmad , I have read your question closely, I understand your concern and will be helping you with your health related problem. You are having complicated diabetes, with compromise of kidneys, eyes, and nervous system. This means that your muscles would alos be weak and this can be the reason of cramps. Other reason in some people is the abrupt decrease in sugar levels which cause cramps. Thirdly insuline causes decrease in potassium level quite quickly this causes muscles to get cramped up in some people. In some people the cause is not known. I would sugges you to discuss this with your doctor you can start physiotherapy and this should improve your muscle endurance. This is common in many people not an extraordinary thing in your scenario. I hope this answered your question, If you have more queries I am happy to answer you. Regards. Dr.Muhammad Ahmad