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How Can Painful Cramps In The Hand Be Treated?
my hand cramped up to a point that I could not open or flex my first three or four fingers, The pain went up my wrist, It felt like a Charlie horse in my hand. Applied ice and flexed until the pain went away. I am a diabetic and 76 years old. Outside of visiting my Doctor (which I will do), what temporary measure can I take? Thank you.
Tue, 27 Jun 2017
Hello, Thanks for the query.
In a person with diabetes cramps do occur. Apart from maintaining near normal blood glucose levels (FBG<100 mg, PP 150 to 160 mg & HbA1c%<6.8), it is essential to take calcium and vitamin D3 supplements. Plus one also has to drink oral rehydration solutions which provide necessary elctrolytes like sodium, potassium, bicarbonates, chlorides and magnesium. Lack of calcium can lead to cramps along with other electrolyte deficiencies. Thanks.
In a person with diabetes cramps do occur. Apart from maintaining near normal blood glucose levels (FBG<100 mg, PP 150 to 160 mg & HbA1c%<6.8), it is essential to take calcium and vitamin D3 supplements. Plus one also has to drink oral rehydration solutions which provide necessary elctrolytes like sodium, potassium, bicarbonates, chlorides and magnesium. Lack of calcium can lead to cramps along with other electrolyte deficiencies. Thanks.
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