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Suggest Treatment For Severe Leg Cramps

Recently I have been awakened in the night by servere leg cramps. They occurred intially in the foot and ankle an have migrated up my legs. Last night i had cramping in both inner thighs. When I get these I must get up and walk them out. This usually works but at times they reoccurr after I return to bed. What could be the cause? I am 78 , no real health problems.
Tue, 20 Jan 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
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Welcome to healhcaremagic
After going through your query I think that you are having muscle cramps .It may be due to vitamin and trace elements deficiencies. You can get your levels of vitamin D3 and if found low you can take its supplements. You can take calcium,EvionLC,multivitamin and trace elements . You can take analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. You can discuss with your Doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any further questions then don't hesitate to writing to us . I will be happy to help you.
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Wishing you good health.
Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Leg Cramps

Hi Welcome to healhcaremagic After going through your query I think that you are having muscle cramps .It may be due to vitamin and trace elements deficiencies. You can get your levels of vitamin D3 and if found low you can take its supplements. You can take calcium,EvionLC,multivitamin and trace elements . You can take analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. You can discuss with your Doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any further questions then don t hesitate to writing to us . I will be happy to help you. You can also write to me directly on below link: https://www.bit.ly/askdrsudhirortho Wishing you good health. Take care.