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What Causes Severe Muscle Cramps Between The Hips?

Hi, I am a 72 yr old woman, who up till last year had very few aches and pains. I now have a very painful back muscle cramp after overdoing gardening. I have a warm bath before bedtime, and wake 3 hours later with what feels like a total cramp going on between my hips. I do some leg stretches etc, and manage to stand up, and walk a lot before it eases off. I have had spinal Xrays, and no damage there. I am now wondering if is diet. I am 178cms,and 85kg s. I work as a Bus Driver, as well as doing gardening and housework. Could this be a mineral deficiency?? As the day goes on, my back tension eases. Maybe I should lose weight . Any suggestion would be gratefully accepted. Helen.
Thu, 26 Sep 2019
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Hello,

It may be due to muscle sprain.

For pain you can take tablet acetaminophen.

You may require muscle relaxant tablet chlorxazone after physician consultation.

Avoid strenuous activity.

You may require physical therapy after physiotherapist consultation.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shyam Kale
Family and general physician
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What Causes Severe Muscle Cramps Between The Hips?

Hello, It may be due to muscle sprain. For pain you can take tablet acetaminophen. You may require muscle relaxant tablet chlorxazone after physician consultation. Avoid strenuous activity. You may require physical therapy after physiotherapist consultation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shyam Kale Family and general physician