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What Causes Severe Cramps In Legs Upon Lying Down?
when i go to bed in the night and stretch my legs out...i would get severe cramping. I have to get up quickly to walk it off for about 10-15 mins until it goes away. if i dont sleep with socks, winter or summer it is worst, please let me know..thank you
Thu, 17 Mar 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe cramps in legs upon lying down which seems to be due to viral infection , sinusitis , disc problem or sciatica . Sometimes vitamin deficiency like vitamin B 12 or allergic reaction can also cause such symptoms. I would suggest you to visit orthopedic surgeon once and get it examined if symptoms keeps on persisting. Doctor may order nerve conduction test and take history and prescribe nerve supplement along with anti inflammatory recommend physical therapy .Doctor may also refer you to neurologist for nerve dysfunction . Avoid stress , drink lots of water to maintain adequate hydration. Avoid fast foods, carbonated drinks . Also take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Do gentle massage of legs with flax seed oil . Take vitamin E supplement .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe cramps in legs upon lying down which seems to be due to viral infection , sinusitis , disc problem or sciatica . Sometimes vitamin deficiency like vitamin B 12 or allergic reaction can also cause such symptoms. I would suggest you to visit orthopedic surgeon once and get it examined if symptoms keeps on persisting. Doctor may order nerve conduction test and take history and prescribe nerve supplement along with anti inflammatory recommend physical therapy .Doctor may also refer you to neurologist for nerve dysfunction . Avoid stress , drink lots of water to maintain adequate hydration. Avoid fast foods, carbonated drinks . Also take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Do gentle massage of legs with flax seed oil . Take vitamin E supplement .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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