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Suggest Treatment For Severe Leg Cramps While On Quinine
Question: i have leg cramps every night when I am asleep, they wake me up. I have tried quinine and it does nothing. I have been told that Magnesium helps but I don't know how many mg to take. Any suggestions?
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Brief Answer:
do some basic blood investigations
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXXXXXX
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..
How was your day?
Hope this message finds you in good health.
I have gone through your query in detail and understand your concern.
I generally see many cases like this at my clinic. I have found that the main reason for the leg cramps at night in this age is deficiency of vitamin D, calcium and/or other vitamins
At this age, in your case, naturally there is a deficiency of calcium,vitamins due to menopause. If you have superadded iron and protein deficiency, it may aggravate the problems. Magnesium as such wont matter much..
i would suggest you to get a few blood test done to find out exact cause,instead of taking medications blindly.
the investigations should contain- complete blood count, sugar levels, calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B12,and magnesium.
Till then you can start on multi vitamin and calcium supplements.
take 1 multivitamin tablet in morning after meals, and one calcium tablet at night.
Add a protein powder supplement- 2 teaspoons in a glass of milk during breakfast.
Before sleeping, apply local cream to the legs, hot fomentation and a compression stockinette, take a pillow below both calves.
Do let me know the blood reports once they are done so that i can guide you further
You should eventually get back to normal in coming few days.Nothing to worry about, as long as i am there to help you.
I hope your question has been answered.
Feel free to consult me anytime for follow-up queries. Take care,God bless.
Wish you a healthy life : )
If you do not have any clarifications,you can close the discussion.
Kind Regards..
Dr Mahaveer Patil, (MBBS,MS,Mch)
Consulting Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon
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do some basic blood investigations
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXXXXXX
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..
How was your day?
Hope this message finds you in good health.
I have gone through your query in detail and understand your concern.
I generally see many cases like this at my clinic. I have found that the main reason for the leg cramps at night in this age is deficiency of vitamin D, calcium and/or other vitamins
At this age, in your case, naturally there is a deficiency of calcium,vitamins due to menopause. If you have superadded iron and protein deficiency, it may aggravate the problems. Magnesium as such wont matter much..
i would suggest you to get a few blood test done to find out exact cause,instead of taking medications blindly.
the investigations should contain- complete blood count, sugar levels, calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B12,and magnesium.
Till then you can start on multi vitamin and calcium supplements.
take 1 multivitamin tablet in morning after meals, and one calcium tablet at night.
Add a protein powder supplement- 2 teaspoons in a glass of milk during breakfast.
Before sleeping, apply local cream to the legs, hot fomentation and a compression stockinette, take a pillow below both calves.
Do let me know the blood reports once they are done so that i can guide you further
You should eventually get back to normal in coming few days.Nothing to worry about, as long as i am there to help you.
I hope your question has been answered.
Feel free to consult me anytime for follow-up queries. Take care,God bless.
Wish you a healthy life : )
If you do not have any clarifications,you can close the discussion.
Kind Regards..
Dr Mahaveer Patil, (MBBS,MS,Mch)
Consulting Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon
- If you were satisfied and happy with my answer ,PLEASE RATE THIS ANSWER AND LEAVE YOUR SINCERE FEEDBACK .
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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