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What Causes Leg Cramps From Knee Area To Inner Thighs?
What causes leg cramps from knee area to inner thighs. this occurs most of the time when in a sitting position also cramps go to my fingers after the leg cramps occur, but not always. I have had these cramps since my late twenty s but with more severity since I am getting older. I take potassium and magnesium along with a vitamin and daily 80 milligram aspirin. Whenever I take vitamin D3 supplements the cramps seem to get more frequent. I have found that taking magnesium when the cramps occur seems to make the duration of the cramp shorter. I have tried applying magnesium cream to the effected areas nightly with no improvements. when the cramps occur I walk them off, but it takes quite a while most of the time for them to cease. Also the muscles seem to ache for about a week in the affected area. Any advice you can offer would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Tue, 31 May 2022
Hello,
You are having neck pain from knee area to the inner thighs. You have leg cramps since in late 20s and has been increasing ever since with age. Cramps also occur at night, making you restless. Night leg cramps are likely to be related to muscle fatigue and nerve problems. Kidney dysfunction and diabetic nerve damage also cause night leg cramps. Other medical conditions that cause leg cramps are sciatica, PAD, spinal stenosis, thyroid problems, anemia, etc.
Stay adequately hydrated, take water and fluids so that body electrolyte system is well maintained. You are suggested to get clinically examined by a GP, get blood workouts, tests and investigations done to detect or rue out sciatica, developing PAD, neuropathy, osteoarthritis, etc. Get required imaging tests, nerve conduction velocity tests, etc., done you will be treated accordingly. Avoid exercising when you’re fatigued. Take food rich in vitamin B6, B12, folic acid, minerals, etc. You can also take supplements. Stay away from addictions if any.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
You are having neck pain from knee area to the inner thighs. You have leg cramps since in late 20s and has been increasing ever since with age. Cramps also occur at night, making you restless. Night leg cramps are likely to be related to muscle fatigue and nerve problems. Kidney dysfunction and diabetic nerve damage also cause night leg cramps. Other medical conditions that cause leg cramps are sciatica, PAD, spinal stenosis, thyroid problems, anemia, etc.
Stay adequately hydrated, take water and fluids so that body electrolyte system is well maintained. You are suggested to get clinically examined by a GP, get blood workouts, tests and investigations done to detect or rue out sciatica, developing PAD, neuropathy, osteoarthritis, etc. Get required imaging tests, nerve conduction velocity tests, etc., done you will be treated accordingly. Avoid exercising when you’re fatigued. Take food rich in vitamin B6, B12, folic acid, minerals, etc. You can also take supplements. Stay away from addictions if any.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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