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What Causes Sudden Muscle Cramps In A 59 Year Old Person?
I am 59 years old and in good health Ive never had muscle cramps now all of sudden I am getting them in the middle of the night almost every night. I am a constuction worker in Las Vegas but Iam very careful about the way I hydrate myself I take vitaims daily
Mon, 20 May 2019
Hello,
Your symptoms seem to be related to myalgia.
There are many causes related to muscle cramps such assume a viral infection or a magnesium deficiency.
I suggest to use a muscle relaxant such as Baclofen.
I also suggest to take a magnesium supplement.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
Your symptoms seem to be related to myalgia.
There are many causes related to muscle cramps such assume a viral infection or a magnesium deficiency.
I suggest to use a muscle relaxant such as Baclofen.
I also suggest to take a magnesium supplement.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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