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What Should Be Done After Having Leg Cramps And Difficulty In Walking?

2 DAYS AGO I STARTED HAVING LEG CRAMPS UP THE BACK OF BOTH LEGS, NOT QUITE FULL BLOWN, BUT MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR ME TO STAND AND WALK...STARTED POTASSIUM YESTERDAY AND NO RELIEF YET....ALSO I DRINK LOTS OF WATER, ATE CANTELOPE AND 2BANANAS TODAY..WHAT CAN I DO? JEANNE
Wed, 18 Jun 2014
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Hi,
Welcome to healthcare magic.

I have read the query.Leg cramps are common after sudden exercise,dehydration,working when you are too tired,etc.I suggest my patients following measures to overcome the cramps and for pain relief:

1.Apply hot fomentation to the painful area.

2.Adequate hydration with proper intake of electrolytes like energy drinks will prevent further electrolyte loss.

3.Dont do heavy exercise immediately,simple exercises to relieve the sprain after adequate rest for a day will help in quick recovery.

4.Application of analgesic gel/spray like volini on affected part will help in quick pain relief.

5.I advice you a muscle relaxant like tab.myospaz forte at bedtime for relaxation of muscles in spasm.

Dont worry following the above steps will relieve the spasm in 1-2 days.

Hope this answers the query.

Regards,
Dr.Tushar Tamboli
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What Should Be Done After Having Leg Cramps And Difficulty In Walking?

Hi, Welcome to healthcare magic. I have read the query.Leg cramps are common after sudden exercise,dehydration,working when you are too tired,etc.I suggest my patients following measures to overcome the cramps and for pain relief: 1.Apply hot fomentation to the painful area. 2.Adequate hydration with proper intake of electrolytes like energy drinks will prevent further electrolyte loss. 3.Dont do heavy exercise immediately,simple exercises to relieve the sprain after adequate rest for a day will help in quick recovery. 4.Application of analgesic gel/spray like volini on affected part will help in quick pain relief. 5.I advice you a muscle relaxant like tab.myospaz forte at bedtime for relaxation of muscles in spasm. Dont worry following the above steps will relieve the spasm in 1-2 days. Hope this answers the query. Regards, Dr.Tushar Tamboli