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Suggest Treatment For Ankle Cramps During The Night

Posted on Mon, 17 Oct 2016

Question: hI, DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA FOR TERRIBLE CRIPPLING LEG AND ANKLE CRAMPS AT NIGHT. hAVE TRIED EVERYTHING. tAKE POTASSIUM EVERYDAY AND DRINK PLENTY OF ELECTROLYTE WATER AND ALSO TRIED POWERADE xION
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Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please provide further information.

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Madam.

Nocturnal leg cramps can have wide causes.

Before guiding you to appropriate medications, I request for the following information

Are you a diabetic?

Any history of thyroid illness?

Any history of iron deficiency anemia or low blood hemoglobin levels on the past or present ?

Any known neurological issues?

I will guide you further, once I receive your answers.

Thank you

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