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What Causes Cramps And Cold Sensation On The Legs At Night?
I have had 9 foot surgeries, the most recent one being 3yrs ago. Within the past month I have been woken up in the middle of the night with my foot, the one I had surgery on, being so cold it is as if I have put it in ice. When it warms up, which can be anywhere from 1/2 hour til an entire day. The pain and cramping then last for another few days. I know I must have an enormous amount of nerve damage in there but this is a new addition to the pain I usually feel
Mon, 22 Oct 2018
Hi,
Leg cramps are a common and usually harmless condition where the muscles in your leg suddenly become tight and painful.
It usually occurs in the calf muscles and in most cases there is no obvious cause of it If it happens sporadically, then there is no need for any treatment or tests. But if this is common and affect your daily routine, then some measures should be taken.
In some cases there may be predisposing conditions such can be seen in pregnancy, after exercise and certain types of medication, such as stains or in liver disease. The best way to manage this is to stretch your muscles regularly. In some cases magnesium or calcium supplements may help Have enough fluids and avoid long sitting, regulate body mass. In cases of progression or if there won't be improved, you need to see a doctor, to rule out some neuropathies or vascular disorders which are much less common but should be considered if there won't be improvement on these measures that I have mentioned.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein,
General Surgeon
Leg cramps are a common and usually harmless condition where the muscles in your leg suddenly become tight and painful.
It usually occurs in the calf muscles and in most cases there is no obvious cause of it If it happens sporadically, then there is no need for any treatment or tests. But if this is common and affect your daily routine, then some measures should be taken.
In some cases there may be predisposing conditions such can be seen in pregnancy, after exercise and certain types of medication, such as stains or in liver disease. The best way to manage this is to stretch your muscles regularly. In some cases magnesium or calcium supplements may help Have enough fluids and avoid long sitting, regulate body mass. In cases of progression or if there won't be improved, you need to see a doctor, to rule out some neuropathies or vascular disorders which are much less common but should be considered if there won't be improvement on these measures that I have mentioned.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein,
General Surgeon
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