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What Causes Cramping In Leg And Tingling In Arm During Night?

I had a sudden leg cramp in the middle of the night and I got out of bed to try to stretch it, when I tried to walk to get some water in the bathroom, I fell to my knees and felt as if I was going to pass out. I made it back to the bed and laid down but for the next half hour or so I was very dizzy and had some tingling in my right arm and hand. It went away but I am worried about what could have been wrong
Wed, 2 Dec 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have cramping in leg and tingling in arm during night . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like peripheral neuropathy , low potassium , multiple sclerosis , restless legs syndrome , stroke and transient ischemic attack . The symptoms can also occur due to vitamin E deficiency . I would suggest you to consult general practitioner for proper examination . Doctor will take history , check vitals and order blood test to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may refer you to cardiologist or orthopedic surgeon if the problem will be related to heart or muscle and bones respectively . For now do light stretching exercises and start vitamin E supplement .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Cramping In Leg And Tingling In Arm During Night?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have cramping in leg and tingling in arm during night . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like peripheral neuropathy , low potassium , multiple sclerosis , restless legs syndrome , stroke and transient ischemic attack . The symptoms can also occur due to vitamin E deficiency . I would suggest you to consult general practitioner for proper examination . Doctor will take history , check vitals and order blood test to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may refer you to cardiologist or orthopedic surgeon if the problem will be related to heart or muscle and bones respectively . For now do light stretching exercises and start vitamin E supplement . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari