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What Causes Cramps And Tingling Sensation In The Muscles?

Hi, I am a 65 year old female. Very fit and on no medication. I play tennis three to five times a week on hard courts. Lately, I have been experiencing muscle tingling and cramping after a couple hours of play. I have had two severe episodes where I was dehydrated and needed IV fluids. The last time was after a very long , intense match in the heat of the summer with very high humidity. I had done all of the proper things (or so I thought) as far as hydration both prior to and during the match. However, the last two times this has happened, it has not been hot or humid. I continue to take in plenty of fluids and have added a hydration mix to my water. Any ideas????? Thank you Linda Wittendorfer
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

The two most common causes of muscle cramps are dehydration and an inadequate supply of vitamins/minerals/electrolytes.

Drinking plenty of fluids is essential, but it may also help to take a multivitamin/multimineral supplement daily.

A stretching exercises before and after play can help. Stretching daily, even when you are not playing is a good idea, and you can also consider yoga.

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

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Dr. Kathy Robinson
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What Causes Cramps And Tingling Sensation In The Muscles?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The two most common causes of muscle cramps are dehydration and an inadequate supply of vitamins/minerals/electrolytes. Drinking plenty of fluids is essential, but it may also help to take a multivitamin/multimineral supplement daily. A stretching exercises before and after play can help. Stretching daily, even when you are not playing is a good idea, and you can also consider yoga. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Kathy Robinson