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What Causes Twitching In Both Calf Muscles?

Hello ~ I m a woman 64 years of age .. I have constant twitching in both my legs in the calf muscles !! I m being treated for osteoarthritis and just finished my 3rd Eufflexa injection in both knees .. the twitching and sense of pin picks in both legs is increasingly worse
Tue, 24 Feb 2015
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I have gone through your query and understand your concern.You are likely to be having muscle cramps due to vitamin and trace elements deficiency. You can take multivitamin and trace elements supplements.Analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief will be beneficial.You can continue with your osteoarthritic treatment. You can get your vitamin D level and if found low you can take supplements of vitamin D3. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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What Causes Twitching In Both Calf Muscles?

Hi Welcome to healthcaremagic I have gone through your query and understand your concern.You are likely to be having muscle cramps due to vitamin and trace elements deficiency. You can take multivitamin and trace elements supplements.Analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief will be beneficial.You can continue with your osteoarthritic treatment. You can get your vitamin D level and if found low you can take supplements of vitamin D3. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don t hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care.