LEG CRAMPS AT NIGHT -- BOTH CAUSE AND
TREATMENT CAN BE ELUSIVE
Question: I've been having trouble with
leg cramps waking me at night. I get up and stretch the
muscle until it quits
cramping.
Full article >>>Leg cramps in older people may be caused by arteriosclerotic changes in the circulatory system. Turn to the articles on
heart and
blood vessels, and see your
physician.
Vitamin E (600-800 IU daily) is very helpful.
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Full article >>>Nocturnal leg cramps occur at all ages but peak at different times. They are particularly common in adolescence, during
pregnancy, and in older age, affecting up to 70% of adults over 50 at some point.
Full article >>>Hot flashes.
Leg cramps.
Blood clots in deep veins (
deep vein thrombosis).
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Full article >>>Adhering strictly to the principles of homoeopathy, the Law of Similars, the Law of Proving, and the Law of Potentization, homoeopathic medicines were specifically recommended for the
treatment of
leg cramps and other
pregnancy-induced discomforts, ...
Full article >>>Loosen the covers at the foot of your bed to help prevent
leg cramps when you are sleeping.
If you tend to get
muscle cramps during
exercise,
make sure you drink enough fluids. Sports drinks may be very helpful.
Full article >>>Quinine for
Leg Cramps ... The Side Effects - Source:MedicineNet
Muscle Cramps - Learn medical information related to
muscle cramps; giving description, causes,
treatment, and
prevention of this extremely common condition. Source:MedicineNet ...
Full article >>>Watery
diarrheaHypokalemia (low
blood potassium), which can cause
leg cramps Low
acid in the
stomachDehydrationAbdominal pain and
cramping
Weight lossFacial flushing or redness ...
Full article >>>Articles and webcasts about
post stroke rehabilitation, including information about
leg cramps,
muscle cramps,
muscle spasms, and Baclofen or Botox
treatments.
Full article >>>Limited studies have shown that for a small number of women, extended OCs have the same side effects as conventional OCs, such as
breast tenderness,
nausea,
headache, mood changes,
leg cramps,
acne,
bloating, weight changes and dark spots on the face.
Full article >>>Less common side effects include
skin rashes and
itching. Very rarely, certain aminoglycosides may cause difficulty in
breathing,
weakness, or
drowsiness. Gentamicin, when injected, may cause
leg cramps,
skin rash,
fever, or
seizures.
Full article >>>tenderness and enlargement of the
breasts,
PMS type symptoms, fluid retention, changes in the way the
liver works,
jaundice,
rashes, pigment changes in the
skin, changes in sex drive,
depression,
headaches,
migraines,
dizziness and
leg cramps.
Full article >>>Heat
cramps can also be avoided by taking salt tablets and water before prolonged
exercise in extreme heat. Taking a warm bath before bedtime may increase
circulation to the legs and reduce the
incidence of nighttime
leg cramps.
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