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Night Time Cramping In Calves And Thigh, Taking Magnesium, Potassium. Bolts Under Breast. Suggestions ?

i am a 54 year old woman who is having night time cramping or charlie horses in my calves and thigh. calves most. so i started taking magnesium 400 and 595 potassium plus my regular new chapter bone strength tabs and ultimate flora 25 billion. i also take 1or 2 somas 350 plus 1 or 2 loratabs10/500 as needed for pain. so with the mag and potassium now i am having what feels like electrical jagged or lightening bolts under my left breast. when i stop taking these my leg cramps worsen. what do you recomend?
Wed, 21 Aug 2013
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Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.

Most of the time, night leg cramps occur for no known reason, and they're usually harmless. In general, night leg cramps are likely to be related to muscle fatigue and nerve problems.

In certain circumstances, night leg cramps can be associated with an underlying disorder, such as peripheral artery disease — in which narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to your limbs — diabetes or spinal stenosis.

Activities that might help prevent night leg cramps include:
• Drinking plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration
• Stretching your leg muscles or riding a stationary bicycle for a few minutes before you go to bed

Activities that might help relieve night leg cramps include:
• Flexing your foot up toward your head
• Massaging the cramped muscle with your hands or with ice
• Walking or jiggling the leg
• Taking a hot shower or warm bath

Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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Night Time Cramping In Calves And Thigh, Taking Magnesium, Potassium. Bolts Under Breast. Suggestions ?

Hi, thanks for writing to HCM. Most of the time, night leg cramps occur for no known reason, and they re usually harmless. In general, night leg cramps are likely to be related to muscle fatigue and nerve problems. In certain circumstances, night leg cramps can be associated with an underlying disorder, such as peripheral artery disease — in which narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to your limbs — diabetes or spinal stenosis. Activities that might help prevent night leg cramps include: • Drinking plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration • Stretching your leg muscles or riding a stationary bicycle for a few minutes before you go to bed Activities that might help relieve night leg cramps include: • Flexing your foot up toward your head • Massaging the cramped muscle with your hands or with ice • Walking or jiggling the leg • Taking a hot shower or warm bath Hope this information is helpful. Good day