What Causes Severe Leg Cramps At Night?

Posted on Tue, 26 Sep 2017

Question: A suffering from severe leg cramps mostly at night. Am awaiting spinal surgery because of damage in the lumbar area manifesting in my right leg radiating from the top of my rear thigh down to my feet

Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Cramps due to spinal pathology.

Detailed Answer:
Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon.
In my opinion severe leg cramps are due to your spinal pathology- possibly spinal canal stenosis.
Whit awaiting surgery you can try
1. Sleep with your face down.
2. Take muscle relaxants and pregabalin before going to bed.
All the best for surgery . Please feel free to ask any other question.

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