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What Causes Severe Cramps In The Legs Upon Walking?

I have severe leg cramps when i walk across a parking lot or one end ofa bilding (about 100 yards or so ) when i can not take another step because of the pain i stop and stand still for about 5 min then i can walk a little more before it relley starts the pain agin. This started a bout 2 years ago after a car wreck could it be a pinched nerve do i need a mri
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Hi welcome to the health care magic

I need following details....
1.do you have diabetes ??
2.which investigations performed??
3.Are you suffering from low hemoglobin level??

The important point here to be noted in your history is pain start with some walking

Hence rule out peripheral vascular disease (PVD) by colour doppler study...

Then for further work up check neuropathy and various causes for it like serum b12 estimation, serum random blood sugar etc.. For further work up

According to cause I will give specific comment

If needed your electrolyte level also to be checked

Take care

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What Causes Severe Cramps In The Legs Upon Walking?

Hi welcome to the health care magic I need following details.... 1.do you have diabetes ?? 2.which investigations performed?? 3.Are you suffering from low hemoglobin level?? The important point here to be noted in your history is pain start with some walking Hence rule out peripheral vascular disease (PVD) by colour doppler study... Then for further work up check neuropathy and various causes for it like serum b12 estimation, serum random blood sugar etc.. For further work up According to cause I will give specific comment If needed your electrolyte level also to be checked Take care Hope I have solved your query You can discuss all these with your treating physician You contact team hcm for further asking