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Is Severe Cramps In Legs While Having Osteoarthritis And Being On Low Dose Of Morphine Normal?
I m constantly having severe leg cramps in my upper and lower legs. More often at night. Sometimes in the daytime. I have found tonic water will relieve the symptoms. If I take Tylenol the symptoms are worse so haven t in months. I suffer from osteo arthritis and my doctor has me on low dose of morphine. He says anti inflammatories cause more problems than they solve ie;bleeding. Could this be the cause? (Drug)
Sat, 8 Mar 2014
Hi,
As you got osteoartheritis there are all chances of having osteoporosis and osteomalacia producing cramps in upper and lower limbs.
Take calcium, vitamin A and D supplements.
Go for walking exercise daily.
Ok and take care.
As you got osteoartheritis there are all chances of having osteoporosis and osteomalacia producing cramps in upper and lower limbs.
Take calcium, vitamin A and D supplements.
Go for walking exercise daily.
Ok and take care.
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