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How Can Persistent Cramps Be Treated For A Stage Four Cancer Patient?

My brother-in-law has had stage four cancer and has and is still taking lots of mess but has been having cramps that seem to move around in his body which makes it hard to rest mostly at night.Is there any suggestions that you can give me to aleviate this problem?
posted on Wed, 26 Apr 2017
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Hi,

Stage 4 cancer means terminal stage cancer. So only palliative care should be offered. These kind of cramps are very common in terminal stages of cancer. You are should give him:

1. Multivitamin multimineral and anti oxidant tablets.
2. Plenty of fluids orally.
3. Give centrally acting (acts on brain) painkillers like Tramadol or Morphine (under doctor's guidance).
4. Apply warm water pad on affected areas of legs, arms, back, etc.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar,
Pulmonologist
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How Can Persistent Cramps Be Treated For A Stage Four Cancer Patient?

Hi, Stage 4 cancer means terminal stage cancer. So only palliative care should be offered. These kind of cramps are very common in terminal stages of cancer. You are should give him: 1. Multivitamin multimineral and anti oxidant tablets. 2. Plenty of fluids orally. 3. Give centrally acting (acts on brain) painkillers like Tramadol or Morphine (under doctor s guidance). 4. Apply warm water pad on affected areas of legs, arms, back, etc. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar, Pulmonologist