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What Causes Leg Cramps In A Heart Patient?

My mother is 85yrs old.. about a year ago she had heart surgery, having two stem put in front artery and a aortic valve replacement, her surgery was successful. However, she has been on blood thinners ever since, she also a diabetic type 2,taking Metformin 500mg-(twice a day), Escitalopram Oxalate 20mg-Plavix 75mg,Carvedilol 25 mg (2 Times a day), for the past two days she has been complaining of leg cramping. About two weeks ago she was complaining a sharp abdominal pain, then her doctor proscribed her an antibiotic (ciprofloxacin) every 12hrs. I noticed one of the side effect says it could damage the tendinitis ? What can I do?
Fri, 3 Feb 2017
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all medication are essential. requirement of ciprofloxacin is optional.consult cardiac surgeon regarding the medication . have to take drugs after food and along with vitamin bcomplex. should take probiotic there should be monitoring of blood sugar and have glycolated hemoglobin tested take medication and diet control . be physically active. take regular morning walk.
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What Causes Leg Cramps In A Heart Patient?

all medication are essential. requirement of ciprofloxacin is optional.consult cardiac surgeon regarding the medication . have to take drugs after food and along with vitamin bcomplex. should take probiotic there should be monitoring of blood sugar and have glycolated hemoglobin tested take medication and diet control . be physically active. take regular morning walk.