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What To Do For Leg Cramps?

I am 63 y/o and play lots of softball tournaments (sometimes 4-5 games per day). I seem to get leg cramps (usually the calf) not only playing ball, but at the gym and also in bed. What type of potassium and how much is required. Also, what type of magnesium and how much is required. Thank You Rich
Mon, 11 Jul 2016
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
I admire & appreciate your physical fitness to be able to play 4-5 games of football every day even at this age of 63 yrs.
Muscle cramps is a multi etiology pathology.
Not only Potassium & magnesium but vitamin E,co enzyme Q10 & other factors are involved.
This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided.
I would like to examine & investigate you in detail.
Rule out Hypertension, Diabetes or any other metabolic disorder.
Any way you may try-
--. Dolokind Plus (Mankind) [Aceclofenac 100mg +Paracetamol 350mg] 1 tab. OD & SOS. X 5days.
--. Caldikind plus (Mankind) 1 tab OD x 10days.
(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.)
--. Fomentation with warm water.
--.Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
--. Use no pillow under the head.
--. Avoid painful acts & activities.
--. cut down your physical activities for some time.
-- .Do mild exercises for Knee & Legs & Foot & ankle.
--. Take a balanced diet rich in minerals & vitamins.
--.(Take help of a physiotherapist or visit www.drncgupta.com).
Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem.
Do ask for a detailed treatment plan.
If no relief in 2-3 days, contact me again. (Through this platform.)
Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines. (Contact family doctor, if needed).
For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital.
-Hope I have answered your question, If you have any further question, I will be happy to help.
-Kindly rate the answer.
-Wish you a quick recovery & good Health.



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What To Do For Leg Cramps?

I admire & appreciate your physical fitness to be able to play 4-5 games of football every day even at this age of 63 yrs. Muscle cramps is a multi etiology pathology. Not only Potassium & magnesium but vitamin E,co enzyme Q10 & other factors are involved. This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. I would like to examine & investigate you in detail. Rule out Hypertension, Diabetes or any other metabolic disorder. Any way you may try- --. Dolokind Plus (Mankind) [Aceclofenac 100mg +Paracetamol 350mg] 1 tab. OD & SOS. X 5days. --. Caldikind plus (Mankind) 1 tab OD x 10days. (You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.) --. Fomentation with warm water. --.Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding. --. Use no pillow under the head. --. Avoid painful acts & activities. --. cut down your physical activities for some time. -- .Do mild exercises for Knee & Legs & Foot & ankle. --. Take a balanced diet rich in minerals & vitamins. --.(Take help of a physiotherapist or visit www.drncgupta.com). Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem. Do ask for a detailed treatment plan. If no relief in 2-3 days, contact me again. (Through this platform.) Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines. (Contact family doctor, if needed). For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital. -Hope I have answered your question, If you have any further question, I will be happy to help. -Kindly rate the answer. -Wish you a quick recovery & good Health.