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Cramps In Foot And Leg Progressing To Thigh, Groin And Abdomen Mostly At Night. No Help From OTC For Cramps, Rls, Potassium, Calcium Etc. Advice

Hi, For several years I have been experiencing foot and leg cramping, mostly during the night. Sometimes the cramps travel all the way up into my thigh and groin area, and sometimes in my abdomen. I have tried over the counter pills for foot cramps and rls, potassium, calcium, magnesium, salt, etc. Nothing seems to work. Is there anything I can do to stop this so I can get a decent night's sleep?
Tue, 30 Jul 2013
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Hi,
Rule out Diabetes as this type of problem is common in diabetes.
Take B1, B6, B12 injections or capsules.
Take calcium and Vitamin A and D and B.complex supplements.
Avoid sedentary life.
Go for regular exercise like walking,slow running, swimming.
Take high protein diet.
Ok and take care.
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Cramps In Foot And Leg Progressing To Thigh, Groin And Abdomen Mostly At Night. No Help From OTC For Cramps, Rls, Potassium, Calcium Etc. Advice

Hi, Rule out Diabetes as this type of problem is common in diabetes. Take B1, B6, B12 injections or capsules. Take calcium and Vitamin A and D and B.complex supplements. Avoid sedentary life. Go for regular exercise like walking,slow running, swimming. Take high protein diet. Ok and take care.