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What Causes Severe Cramps In Between The Thigh And Feet?
I am 66 years old and have 4 children. For the last few years I suffer from terrible leg cramps that go into the thigh area and down into the feet. My doctor gave me a prescription for Vitamin D2 to take once a week. It seems to have been working for months now but last night I have very bad cramps again. I am interested in taking vitamin e, calcium magnesium and pychogenol. How much do I need to take of these daily?
Tue, 26 Mar 2019
Hello,
As first-line management, you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief.
Most probably it is due to the poor blood supply to the lower limb as in case of the peripheral vascular disease. Consult a general surgeon and plan for an arterial Doppler.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
As first-line management, you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief.
Most probably it is due to the poor blood supply to the lower limb as in case of the peripheral vascular disease. Consult a general surgeon and plan for an arterial Doppler.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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