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What Causes Painful Leg Cramps?

Is there a correlation? Two friends of mine have had a glass or two of red wine with a nice meal on occasion for years. Both friends are female and in their early 60 s. Lately they have experienced painful leg cramps later on in bed that evening. White wine is fine. Any correlation?
Thu, 16 Apr 2020
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Hello,

I read carefully your query and understand your concern.

When you drink alcohol, it is absorbed in the blood and transported throughout the body including to the leg muscles.
Alcohol causes lactic acid the same buildup in the muscles you experience after intense exercise, to accumulate in the body, which can cause muscle spasms and soreness.
So,I suggest using a muscle relaxant such as Baclofen three times a day.
I also suggest using magnesium supplement for muscle relaxation.

Hope my answer was helpful.

If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.

Kind regards!

Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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What Causes Painful Leg Cramps?

Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. When you drink alcohol, it is absorbed in the blood and transported throughout the body including to the leg muscles. Alcohol causes lactic acid the same buildup in the muscles you experience after intense exercise, to accumulate in the body, which can cause muscle spasms and soreness. So,I suggest using a muscle relaxant such as Baclofen three times a day. I also suggest using magnesium supplement for muscle relaxation. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician