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Suggest Treatment For Muscle Pain And Cramps In Both Of My Upper Thighs

Posted on Thu, 9 Apr 2015

Question: I SUFFER FROM LEG CRAMPS IN THE UPPER MUSCLES OF BOTH LEGS, MY GP HAS PRESCRIBED QUININE BISULPHATE 300MG WHICH DOES WORK ALMOST IMMEDIATELY WHEN I HAVE AN EPISODE.
I DO NOT KNOW WHAT TRIGGERS THE CRAMP, SOMETIMES IT HAPPENS WHEN I AM ASLEEP AND OTHER TIMES JUST SITTING OR LOUNGING, USUALLY I AM AWARE OF A SORT OF MOVING SENSATION IN THE LEG BEFORE THE CRAMP ACTUALLY STARTS. RECENTLY, UNUSUALLY, BOTH LEGS WERE AFFECTED AND I COULD NOT WALK WHICH WAS VERY FRIGHTENING.

IN ADDITION I HAVE NOTICED THAT WHEN CROSSING MY THIGHS TO PUT SOCKS ON CAN BRING ON THE CRAMP, IF I MOVE FAST WHEN I FEEL IT COMING I CAN AVOID IT HAPPENING. I ALSO SOMETIMES
FEEL A KIND OF FLUTTERING SENSATION ON THE SKIN ON MY LEGS.

I ALSO HAVE RAISED BP AND UNDER ACTIVE THYROID - I TAKE AMLODIPINE 10MG, RAMIPRIL 7.5MG ANDLEVOTHYROXINE 175MG DAILY.
I AM 60 YEARS OLD AND AM ACTIVE AND GENERALLY FEEL WELL.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get your vitamin D and vitamin B12 levels checked.

Detailed Answer:

Hi
Thanks for your query

I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar

I have gone through your query and understand your concern. I think you may be having vitamin and trace elements deficiency and it can cause of muscle cramps. You can get your vitamin D and vitamin B12 levels and if found low you can take their suppliments. You should also keep your thyroid level normal ( under control) as thyroid level disturbance can cause muscle pain and cramps. You can take analgesic such as ibuprofen whenever you feel pain. You can take your usual medicine as already taking.

You can discuss with your doctor about it.

Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you.

Wishing you a good health.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (21 hours later)

Thank you for your reply - how do I get my Vitamin D & B12 levels checked? Is it ok to just try taking these supplements?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (42 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Tested by blood tests.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome back
These are tested by blood tests at any lab.
You can try taking supplements of vitamin D3 60000 IU weekly and Mecobalamine (vitamin B12).
Everything else already discussed.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for me, so that I get a good feedback.

In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
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Wishing you good health
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (58 minutes later)

Thanks for your speedy response.

Regarding the fact that crossing my legs/thighs when putting socks on
can trigger cramp - is this a symptom of vitamin B12 and D deficiency also?

Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
May be possible with vitamin D deficiency.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome back
It is not directly a symptoms of vitamin B12 and vitamin D but calcium levels can be effected by it vitamin D deficiency leading to hyper excitability of muscles leading to easy cramps.
Everything else already discussed.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for me, so that I get a good feedback.
Wishing you good health
Take care

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj