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Suggest Treatment For Severe Leg Cramps At Night

I have terrible leg cramps every night, calf and thigh. They seem to be related to my relaxing to go to sleep. About the only thing that helps is getting in the hot tub, but I can t sleep in there. I m68 and I m on a lot of meds. Last night they have been continuous making sleep impossible. I m exhausted.
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello

For leg cramps
Take plenty of water, fluid intake will dilute toxins.
Physiotherapy with ultrasound and Tens will help you,
you can do exercises like swimming, riding stationary bicycle, but do not overexert yourself.
Take potassium rich diet.
Hot and cold fomentation to leg.

You need to continue you medication for couple of month to see effects.
Add tab methylcobal 1500 once day.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Leg Cramps At Night

Hello For leg cramps Take plenty of water, fluid intake will dilute toxins. Physiotherapy with ultrasound and Tens will help you, you can do exercises like swimming, riding stationary bicycle, but do not overexert yourself. Take potassium rich diet. Hot and cold fomentation to leg. You need to continue you medication for couple of month to see effects. Add tab methylcobal 1500 once day. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care Hope I have answered your query. I will be available to answer followup queries. If you are satisfied with the answer, please give your review at the end of the discussion.