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Have Severe Calf, Muscle Cramps Particularly At Night While Stretching. Why?

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Posted on Tue, 10 Jul 2012
Question: I have severe calf muscle cramp particular during night when I sleep or I stretch my leg.
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Answered by Dr. Raju A.T (21 minutes later)
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

I would like know some more details on your problem to opine better and advice you specifically.

Was your lower back problem diagnosed ?If yes kindly provide me the details .
Do you have numbness in the lower limbs ?
Is the cramping pain in both legs ?
Do you get pain on walking or is it only in the rest ?
Have you tried any medications ?
Are you on any medications for any other illness ?
How long does the calf pain once it starts to?

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Have Severe Calf, Muscle Cramps Particularly At Night While Stretching. Why?

Hi,

Thanks for your query.

I would like know some more details on your problem to opine better and advice you specifically.

Was your lower back problem diagnosed ?If yes kindly provide me the details .
Do you have numbness in the lower limbs ?
Is the cramping pain in both legs ?
Do you get pain on walking or is it only in the rest ?
Have you tried any medications ?
Are you on any medications for any other illness ?
How long does the calf pain once it starts to?

Waiting for your reply.