Question 1

can i treat muscle cramps with creatine?

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Muscle cramps: Creatine monohydrate supplements can enhance muscle metabolism and may prevent the development of muscle cramps in patients undergoing hemodialysis for kidney disease .  In healthy individuals, high creatine levels may cause numerous unwanted effects. Rather than using it  for muscle cramp treatment, engage in proper workout routines which minimize cramps. Consult a doctor before using creatine.

Question 2

can taking creatine can cause kidney failure, high blood pressure, and muscle cramps?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Creatine can be an effective part of an aggressive strength training program, but you have to use it carefully.  You don't simply take it and wait to get stronger, you have to put in the extra work that it allows you to do.  The biggest mistake people make with creatine is to not hydrate properly and when they don't - cramps and kidney failure can occur.

Question 3

what are the causes of muscle cramps and how do you eliminate them?

Accepted Answer

H20: Make sure you are getting enough water.. Also consider a banana as that helps.

Question 4

please tell me, could anxiety cause muscle cramps?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Muscle tension often goes hand in hand with anxiety. Some people experience cramping in association with panic attacks. Take care.

Question 5

what causes muscle cramps and spasms during exercise?

Accepted Answer

Fatigue, dehydration: Probably the most likely causes for muscle
cramps is either fatigue or dehydration.
I say several cases in the first football game
of the season in the fourth quarter
usually if you are not in optimal shape or
you havent taken enough fluids the muscles
will cramp.
Better to try to avoid the problem in the first place.

Question 6

could either metromine or lovastatin cause muscle cramps?

Accepted Answer

No, but: Metromine is chlorpheniramine, a systemic antihistamine. It does not cause muscle cramps. Lovastatin, a "statin" (an hmg reductase co-enzyme inhibitor) also doesn't cause muscle cramps but can cause diffuse, flu-like, muscle aching. Lowering the dose often relieves it. A 2 week drug holiday can help determine if it's contributing to muscle pain if you're uncertain.

Question 7

what could be the cause of constant, brief muscle cramps throughout the body?

Accepted Answer

Muscle cramps: Possibly infection, usually viral especially if that's been present for a short period of time. If it's been going on for a while, you will need to discuss it with your doc and a work up might be  suggested.

Question 8

how does hypokalemia cause muscle cramps?

Accepted Answer

It doesn't : It can cause muscle weakness (called periodic paralysis), but not spasm (cramps).

Question 9

what are the causes of muscle cramps in the ribs?

Accepted Answer

STRAIN/INFLAMMATION: It can be from strain and/or inflammation in the intercostal muscles.

Question 10

what causes muscle cramps in my ribcage area the only way to make them stop is to cough hard and exhale very slowly?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: Be sure to be screened for lung cancer.  Generally muscle cramps are caused by dehydration and deficiencies in potassium and magnesium in the muscles and too much calcium and sodium.  Cadmium in cigarette smoke increases  calcium in the muscles. If you are interested in smoke cessation see kelly mcgonigal's book the will power instinct.

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