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Suggest Treatment For Painful Cramps In The Legs

Hello, I have severe pain and cramping in my legs. It causes a severe burning sensation as though a hot poker was being jabbed through my veins. It also causes severe camping to the ex en I can hardly walk. I have tried tramadol, Alene, hydrocordone, topically ointments with lidocaine. The drugs make it impossible to work so I quit them with exception for ale even at night. The pain is so severe it wakes me up and keeps me up and down all night. What do you think it is and what can I do? My email address is YYYY@YYYY
Thu, 2 Nov 2017
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Hello there. I have read through your question and can understand your concern. Painful cramps in the legs can be due to varied reasons. It can be due to 1. Electrolyte imbalance. 2. Neuropathic pain. 3. Varicose veins. I would suggest you to get the following tests done 1. Serum electrolytes. 2. Doppler imaging of the leg veins. 3 Blood sugar to rule out diabetic neuropathy. Your treatment will depend on the diagnoses. I hope that answers your question. If you have any other questions please feel free to write.
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Suggest Treatment For Painful Cramps In The Legs

Hello there. I have read through your question and can understand your concern. Painful cramps in the legs can be due to varied reasons. It can be due to 1. Electrolyte imbalance. 2. Neuropathic pain. 3. Varicose veins. I would suggest you to get the following tests done 1. Serum electrolytes. 2. Doppler imaging of the leg veins. 3 Blood sugar to rule out diabetic neuropathy. Your treatment will depend on the diagnoses. I hope that answers your question. If you have any other questions please feel free to write.