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Experiencing A Terrible Anterior Lower Leg Cramping After An Knee Replacement

Had terrible anterior lower leg cramping last night, lasted for approx 10minutes. This is the 2nd time this week. wondering if there is anything I can do to lower the possibility of this happing again. I have a very bad knee on that leg, and actually need a knee replacement, but at only 40 we are trying to hold off, I did have a steroid injection in this leg 10days ago, and have had wonderful relief from it.
Mon, 20 Mar 2017
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Hi...

Cramping sensation in your leg could be due to fatigue or electrolyte loss....
I suggest you to have enough hydration and ors...to combat your dehydration issue...
Keep your body temperature cool...
if you were sweating during day, you can drink lot of fluids and juices..
Make sure you have good sleep..
Have good healthy diet..

Following this will reduce the incidence of cramps...

Hope this is helpful for you...
Revert back in case you need furthur clarification...
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Experiencing A Terrible Anterior Lower Leg Cramping After An Knee Replacement

Hi... Cramping sensation in your leg could be due to fatigue or electrolyte loss.... I suggest you to have enough hydration and ors...to combat your dehydration issue... Keep your body temperature cool... if you were sweating during day, you can drink lot of fluids and juices.. Make sure you have good sleep.. Have good healthy diet.. Following this will reduce the incidence of cramps... Hope this is helpful for you... Revert back in case you need furthur clarification...