Question 1

i had prolonged, massive vomiting for hours. im having leg cramps so im guessing its electrolytes. what can i do for this?

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Drink: some Gatorade/ Powerade or Pedialyte, or natural coconut water.  Those have the most consistent concentration of potassium (and sodium/ chloride) that you need to rehydrate.  You can also go for some grapefruits ,oranges, bananas and other fruits with potassium.   Keep drinking water, 1 L every hour while you have diarrhea and vomiting.  Cramps don't always mean electrolytes, they could mean water

Question 2

hx of anemia, blood transfusions and bleeds what can help with the nightly leg cramps? tried xtra electrolytes, water and heat- nothing helps

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Find the cause and T: Muscle crams can be caused by many reasons, most often they are either due to electrolyte imbalance or unknown cause. stains(Cholesterol lowering medicines) can cause them.
try to find the cause of your Anemia and treat that first.
Two medicines can help(Quinine water) or CoQ10 supplements.

Question 3

i was online researching leg cramps. can a pinch nerve in back cause leg cramps? my back doesnt hurt at all.  no numbness or tingling. im going to doc next week. could one of my electrolytes might be low like potassium etc ? im in my 30s.

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Many things possible: Leg cramps are common in people with and without medical disorders, which means having leg cramps is not a specific enough to lead a person to a diagnosis. A person can get more leg cramps if there is:  nerve damage, abnormal nerve function, muscle fatigue, osteoarthritis, Parkinson disease, pregnancy, physical inactivity, spinal stenosis, liver/kidney/thyroid disorders, diabetes, etc,...

Question 4

leg pain i have leg cramps often , sometimes very painfull. one night i was up all night . about 4am i heard a pop and unberable pain for a few min.s the cramp didnot stop for 2 days.

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Leg : Leg cramps occur frequently and awaken many people. They are sometimes related to circulation problems, wearing high heeled shoes, spending a lot of time sitting and other activities that shorten the calf muscles. Doctors used to prescribe quinine for the cramps but fda no longer approves of this use. A paper in the new england journal of medicine about thirty years ago suggested leg stretches at bed-time. Stand up against the wall with one foot in front of the other and bend the front knee while keeping the back knee stiff. This stretches the gastrocnemius muscle in the back of the leg. I usually suggest calcium/magnesium tablets as well.If the cramps are in the front and back of the leg at the same time, i usually push hard on the cramped area to make the cramp stop. If you try to stretch one muscle out, the other uscle will cramp more. You may have popped some of the fibers with a severe cramp. The reason it lasted so long was that you may have had some bleeding into the muscle causing irritation. Depending on your age it also would be wise to see your doctor for blood work to check for inbalance of salts in your blood or abnormalities in calcium levels.  
Good luck in resolving this really common and annoying problem.

Question 5

whats the difference between leg cramps and actual leg pain? my pain lasts only few minutes when it happens. no longer than 10 minutes. it happens at random times especially while walking  after getting out of bed or while in bed. thanks

Accepted Answer

Cramps,pain: Muscle cramps are sudden spastic contractions of a muscle that can last a minute or two and leave behind a full ache. In my opinion, leg pain has a less dramatic onset, tends to be more steady and could be from muscle, bone or nerve. It usually occurs in the same problematic area. This is not a clear cut answer,though. Where in the leg exactly does your pain occur and should it be investigated?

Question 6

why do leg cramps occur ?

Accepted Answer

: Cramps could be for various reasons: including imbalance of body minerals like calcium, magnesium and sodium movement in muscle action. It may be because of activities without resting the muscles. It may be due to nerve irritation. The minerals lost in sweat, diarrhea or vomiting if not replaced appropriately may cause the mineral imbalance. Seek medical evaluation if it persists.

Question 7

what's your opinion on causes leg cramps?

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Sugar: Sugar usage can do this.  I am a aware of a person that will get bad leg cramps at night if they have any sugar containing foods after 4:00 pm that day.

Question 8

what can i use for calf leg cramps?

Accepted Answer

: Leg cramps can be from mineral issues, problems with nerves, muscles,  or circulation.  We need more information to address this better, but for health advice, you should see your primary care doctor

Question 9

can leg cramps be a sign of pregnacy?

Accepted Answer

Not directly related: Of all the signs of pregnancy, leg cramps is not one of them.

Question 10

can sotalol cause leg pains or leg cramps?

Accepted Answer

Yes: According to the drug literature pain can occur in 2-7% cases depending on dosage. I would not change any medication that your doctor prescribes before talking with them first.

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I had prolonged, massive vomiting for hours. im having leg cramps so im guessing its electrolytes. what can i do for this?

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Hx of anemia, blood transfusions and bleeds what can help with the nightly leg cramps? tried xtra electrolytes, water and heat- nothing helps

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I was online researching leg cramps. can a pinch nerve in back cause leg cramps? my back doesnt hurt at all. no numbness or tingling. im going to doc next week. could one of my electrolytes might be low like potassium etc ? im in my 30s.

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Leg pain i have leg cramps often , sometimes very painfull. one night i was up all night . about 4am i heard a pop and unberable pain for a few min.s the cramp didnot stop for 2 days.

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Whats the difference between leg cramps and actual leg pain? my pain lasts only few minutes when it happens. no longer than 10 minutes. it happens at random times especially while walking after getting out of bed or while in bed. thanks

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Why do leg cramps occur ?

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What's your opinion on causes leg cramps?

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What can i use for calf leg cramps?

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Can leg cramps be a sign of pregnacy?

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Can sotalol cause leg pains or leg cramps?

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