Question 1

have been waking up in the morning with leg cramps. today i screamed it was so painful and my leg muscle has been sore all day because of it. why does this happen? also have heartburn all the time now.

Accepted Answer

Cramps: Often cramps are associated with electrolytes being low. Low potassium and or magnesium are common. If you are having symptoms of heartburn, there could be a relationship between the two if your digestion is off. Trying a course of oral mag glycinate would be a safe and easy thing to try to see if that helps the cramps.

Question 2

all test are negative why am i still having pregnancy symptoms all except morning sickness and leg cramps, its been 2 1/2 weeks took test 24 and neg.

Accepted Answer

Health Class: Your symptoms do not in any way represent pregnancy. You have tested 24 times? Perhaps you should take a few minutes to learn that true early pregnancy is ASYMPTOMATIC until the fetus is big enough to make HCG and have a placenta. That means 'early' signs are not pregnancy but something else, usually.  Leg cramping, a sign of the last weeks of pregnancy is not early pregnancy. Ever.

Question 3

sometimes in the morning i get leg cramps when i stretch my legs in bed. i also randomly get a leg cramp when i drive and hit the gas. ouch! ?

Accepted Answer

Cramps: Cramps associated with either Potassium, Calcium or Magnesium imballabce.

Question 4

can metformin 1500mg daily cause leg cramps in the early morning?

Accepted Answer

1500: Firstly, metformin comes in tablets of 500 or 1000 mg and should be taken twice a day.
Your "dose" of 1500 doesn't sound right.
What are your blood sugar levels and how often are they measured?
If the levels are always OK then cut down to metformin 500 mg twice a day.
If your blood sugars are not normal please see your Endocrinologist.

Question 5

what is the best home remedy for terrible leg cramps, at nite or early morning hours?

Accepted Answer

Try Tonic Water: Try drinking a glass of tonic water in the evening.  Tonic water contains a small amount of quinine, and is sometimes helpful for leg cramps.  You can find this in the soft drink isle of the grocery store.  If you are on medications that effect electrolytes (especially diuretics), you should have this checked.

Question 6

my legs are very stiff when getting up in the morning, but is sometimes better as i move.at first no pain, now pain.and leg cramps.what might it be?

Accepted Answer

First...: Try eating things that have potassium, such as a banana, drink plenty of water. Try doing some stretches, learn some yoga poses and do some of those poses every morning and before going to bed. Try all of these things first and if the symptoms continue then i recommend seeing a doctor so they can make a proper diagnosis and further help you from there :].

Question 7

i have been having leg cramps after running in the morning. i usually drink coffee first thing when i wake up, could this be related to that?

Accepted Answer

Many things possible: Haven't heard of a morning cup of coffee causing leg cramps, but leg cramps are common in people with and without medical disorders. A person can get more leg cramps if there is:  chemical imbalance, abnormal nerve function, muscle fatigue, osteoarthritis, Parkinson disease, physical inactivity, spinal stenosis, liver or kidney or thyroid disorders, diabetes, etc,...

Question 8

second trimester, experiencing leg cramps in the morning when u wake up in bed, is this normal, and what can i do to prevent them.

Accepted Answer

Electrolytes: Blood electrolytes such as sodium and potassium can sometimes be unbalanced during pregnancy. Make sure that you are eating fresh fruit containing potassium such as bananas. If the cramping continues contact your treating OB MD.

Question 9

6/24/13 began taking generic prinzide/zestoretic started having leg cramps every morning and what i think are palps should i worry? hist: hbp tachy

Accepted Answer

Generic vs. Brand: Electrolyte disturbance due to adverse medication effect may explain your symptoms. Discuss this with your doctor.

Question 10

having trouble with foot and leg cramps bad at night, woke up this morning with stiff muscle aching. not feeling well, sleepy potassium 3.5 thyriod ok?

Accepted Answer

Difficult problem: Your magnesium level should be checked.
Trying over the counter magnesium is an option even if your level is normal, also although not well understood Benadryl (diphenhydramine) 25 mg (antihistamine) works great for night (nocturnal) leg cramps.
Also if not contra indicated for you your md may also try Diltiazem a calcium channel blocker at night.

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Have been waking up in the morning with leg cramps. today i screamed it was so painful and my leg muscle has been sore all day because of it. why does this happen? also have heartburn all the time now.

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All test are negative why am i still having pregnancy symptoms all except morning sickness and leg cramps, its been 2 1/2 weeks took test 24 and neg.

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Sometimes in the morning i get leg cramps when i stretch my legs in bed. i also randomly get a leg cramp when i drive and hit the gas. ouch! ?

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Can metformin 1500mg daily cause leg cramps in the early morning?

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What is the best home remedy for terrible leg cramps, at nite or early morning hours?

A member asked:

My legs are very stiff when getting up in the morning, but is sometimes better as i move.at first no pain, now pain.and leg cramps.what might it be?

A member asked:

I have been having leg cramps after running in the morning. i usually drink coffee first thing when i wake up, could this be related to that?

A member asked:

Second trimester, experiencing leg cramps in the morning when u wake up in bed, is this normal, and what can i do to prevent them.

A member asked:

6/24/13 began taking generic prinzide/zestoretic started having leg cramps every morning and what i think are palps should i worry? hist: hbp tachy

A member asked:

Having trouble with foot and leg cramps bad at night, woke up this morning with stiff muscle aching. not feeling well, sleepy potassium 3.5 thyriod ok?

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