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Suggest Treatment For Hand And Leg Cramps

I have a problem with camping of front of legs and of hands at times. I am 65 yrs old and have had this problem for 6 months, on and off. I am fairly healthy and active. I am able to walk with no problem when I play golf. Right now, my shin muscles are sore and not totally relaxed. I wake up at night sometimes due to these cramps.
Tue, 7 Oct 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case.
Muscle cramps can be reduced by
Massaging the cramped muscle with your hands or oil
Drinking plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration
Stretching your leg muscles or riding a stationary cycle.
Taking diet rich in calcium and potassium or oral supplements of the same
Check your vit B12 and Vit D 3 levels.

Till time, avoid lifting weights, You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar 's  Response
Hi,Thanks for your query.After going through your query I think you are having muscle cramps. In my opinion these pains are likely to be due to vitamins and trace element deficiency specially that of vitamin D.I will suggest you to got following test to see cause .1.Serum Vitamin D2.Serum Vitamin B12 3.Blood sugar fasting and PPFurthermore Empirically treat my such patients by:-1.EVION LC 2.VITAMINE D3(if it is low) 3.VITAMIN B COMPLEX AND VITAMIN C 4.CALCIUM 5.Mecobalmine 6.ANALGESICS SUCH AS DICLOFENAC to relive pain.You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it.Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.Wishing you good health.Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Hand And Leg Cramps

Hello, I have studied your case. Muscle cramps can be reduced by Massaging the cramped muscle with your hands or oil Drinking plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration Stretching your leg muscles or riding a stationary cycle. Taking diet rich in calcium and potassium or oral supplements of the same Check your vit B12 and Vit D 3 levels. Till time, avoid lifting weights, You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care