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What Causes Muscle Cramps In The Ankles And Calves?

I have been having muscle cramps in my calfs, hamstrings, and ankles, both legs, mostly at night when in bed. It seems that I can get a cramp at will just by moving my feet or legs in a certain way. My doctor reduced my cholesterol meds but that hasn t worked. I have had spinal fusion surgery on my 3-4 lumbar and right knee and hip replacement. Any ideas? Hal
Mon, 29 May 2017
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Muscle cramps what you are experiencing could be due to calcium deficiency along some of the antioxidant compounds deficiency.
Kindly take calcium supplements along with antioxidant compounds like Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Selenium, Magnesium, Alpha Lipoic Acid and CoQ10 regularly along with healthy and nutritious diet.
Drink good quantities of water to keep yourself well hydrated. Practice regularly mild stretching exercises for lower limb muscles.
Your symptoms should het better and subside gradually.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
Regards,
Dr.Ashakiran.S.,
MBBS., MD.
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What Causes Muscle Cramps In The Ankles And Calves?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Muscle cramps what you are experiencing could be due to calcium deficiency along some of the antioxidant compounds deficiency. Kindly take calcium supplements along with antioxidant compounds like Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Selenium, Magnesium, Alpha Lipoic Acid and CoQ10 regularly along with healthy and nutritious diet. Drink good quantities of water to keep yourself well hydrated. Practice regularly mild stretching exercises for lower limb muscles. Your symptoms should het better and subside gradually. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best. Regards, Dr.Ashakiran.S., MBBS., MD.