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What Causes Leg Cramps At Night In A 72 Year Old?

I am a young 72 young woman with an agile body. I do lots of energetic Zumba. No Gold Zumba for me. Sometimes, I suffer from cramping on my legs at night. I drink electrolytes and eat banana. I get preoccupied as I really like Zumba, and would be difficult for me to stop. Can you suggest something else besides being hydrated. I also must point out that even the so called asthma that I have, might surface once a year in such a minor way, that I might use inhaler twice only. I do have type 11 diabetes. I am quite healthy. Thanks to God. Thanks, Lucia Nassif YYYY@YYYY
posted on Fri, 2 Dec 2016
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Hi,
Thanks for your question. I do understand your pain and discomfort. I have seen many cases with similar complaints. Please find my advice below-:
1)Check your blood sugar level if required correct dose.
2)Take Vitamin B-12 injection 4 times weekly for upto one month then once a month

I hope I was able to address your query. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to write to me & follow me after 7 days.
Wishing you all the best.
Thanks,
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What Causes Leg Cramps At Night In A 72 Year Old?

Hi, Thanks for your question. I do understand your pain and discomfort. I have seen many cases with similar complaints. Please find my advice below-: 1)Check your blood sugar level if required correct dose. 2)Take Vitamin B-12 injection 4 times weekly for upto one month then once a month I hope I was able to address your query. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to write to me & follow me after 7 days. Wishing you all the best. Thanks,