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How To Overcome My Severe Leg Cramps That Starts At The Groin And Ends At The Knee?

I have been suffering with severe leg cramps at night. Not every night, but last night i had a cramp i inner side of my thigh. One night I had the same thing only on both thighs. It started at the groin and ended at the knee. I am 82 yrs. old and take several medications. I live alone and when this happens I an helpless. Is there a drug or a supplement or a food uch as a banana or milk before I retire that I could try?
Mon, 24 Feb 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement 's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
Activities that might help prevent muscle cramps include:
• Drinking plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration
• Stretching your thigh muscles or riding a stationary bicycle for a few minutes
• Massaging the cramped muscle with your hands or with ice
• Walking or jiggling the leg
• Taking a hot shower or warm bath
• These cramps at times may be associated with POTASSIUM deficiency and so foods such as bananas, potatoes, prune juice and dried fruit are to be taken as dietary supplement.
• Also, calcium fortified foods like seafood and fish, almonds, flaxseed, oats, prunes, sesame seeds, tofu and kale can help to stave off muscle pain & spasm.
• Avoid acidic foods and drinks like tomatoes and vinegar which blocks the body’s natural ability to absorb calcium leading to muscle aches & muscle fatigue.

A detailed clinical examination and appropriate investigations are needed to establish the correct cause of your spasms. I suggest you to consult a Internal medicine specialist for further workup and management.

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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How To Overcome My Severe Leg Cramps That Starts At The Groin And Ends At The Knee?

Hello, Thanks for your query. Activities that might help prevent muscle cramps include: • Drinking plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration • Stretching your thigh muscles or riding a stationary bicycle for a few minutes • Massaging the cramped muscle with your hands or with ice • Walking or jiggling the leg • Taking a hot shower or warm bath • These cramps at times may be associated with POTASSIUM deficiency and so foods such as bananas, potatoes, prune juice and dried fruit are to be taken as dietary supplement. • Also, calcium fortified foods like seafood and fish, almonds, flaxseed, oats, prunes, sesame seeds, tofu and kale can help to stave off muscle pain & spasm. • Avoid acidic foods and drinks like tomatoes and vinegar which blocks the body’s natural ability to absorb calcium leading to muscle aches & muscle fatigue. A detailed clinical examination and appropriate investigations are needed to establish the correct cause of your spasms. I suggest you to consult a Internal medicine specialist for further workup and management. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care