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What Causes Painful Cramps In The Leg While Sleeping?

I woke up last night while sleeping with a sharp pain on the right side of my leg. Very similar to getting a cramp. It scared me. I had to get up and walk around for a couple of minutes to get relief. The pain was very sharp and I was able to go back to sleep.
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Hello,

The symptoms seem to be related to a muscular cramp.

I suggest using a muscle relaxant such as Baclofen to relieve the pain.

I also suggest using Voltaren gel for local application.

I recommend taking a magnesium supplement.

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

Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Painful Cramps In The Leg While Sleeping?

Hello, The symptoms seem to be related to a muscular cramp. I suggest using a muscle relaxant such as Baclofen to relieve the pain. I also suggest using Voltaren gel for local application. I recommend taking a magnesium supplement. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician