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Any Thoughts On Why Leg Cramps Continue Despite Taking Meloxicam And Potassium Gluconate?
I am taking nitrofurantoin 100mg 2x per day for chronic uti ( i am catherterizing myself 3x per day after urolift surgery earlier this spring) i am also taking meloxicam 15 mg 1x/ day for pain resulteng from a seperated acl ,levothyroxine . After months of occasional night time leg cramps i was advised by my pharmacist to try a potassium gluconate 595 mg supplement 1x per day( recent blood work showed potassium level to be 4.1 mmol/l). My problem is leg cramps continue ( since beginning supplement cramps have moved from thigh to outer calf of right leg). Any thoughts?
Sat, 18 Aug 2018
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The leg cramps can be due to electrolyte problems, low thyroid hormone levels, muscle stiffness, etc. Cause needs to be detected for treatment.
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The leg cramps can be due to electrolyte problems, low thyroid hormone levels, muscle stiffness, etc. Cause needs to be detected for treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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