Question 1

muscle cramps bad on new water pills. eat banana to void it?

Accepted Answer

It could help: Muscle cramps or weakness. If you take potassium supplements, be sure that you are taking your potassium supplement correctly, if prescribed. Contact your doctor if these symptoms persist.
Or you could helped with banana.

Question 2

how to get rid of muscle cramps from diuretic?

Accepted Answer

Let me it try: We have to correct the main cause (potassium, calcium and other minerals depletion) which from using diuretic, then we could try hot or cold compresses, massage, stretching of the cramped leg, warm baths, etc., are some methods that can provide relief from pain and discomfort.  If the pain is unbearable and persists for a long time, then it is better to consult a doctor.

Question 3

a person on a fad diet experiences muscle cramps. did low cal or diuretic cause it?

Accepted Answer

Either: The diuretic can lead to a low potassium, which is the most common cause of leg cramps. However a low magnesium or calcium can also lead to cramps. Should get blood tests to confirm and treat. Low calorie diets should ideally be monitored. A balanced diet with multivitamins an minerals is important. Good luck.

Question 4

what are the causes of muscle cramps and should i drink water?

Accepted Answer

Muscle cramps: Dehydration has always been thought of as being a cause of cramping. However there is increased thought that changes in neuromuscular control rather than electrolyte imbalance and dehydration as more convincing.

Question 5

i sleep 13 hours at night, drink a lot of water, eat very little (1 meal a day) and i'm never hungry and i get muscle cramps a lot. what is wrong?

Accepted Answer

Muscle cramps: can occur for many reasons. Check your electrolytes ( sodium and potassium ) as you may be over diluting your blood serum ( and intersticial fluids) with excessive water intake ( this is why sports drinks were invented)

Question 6

i drink plenty of water but i have severe muscle cramps in my legs every night. why?

Accepted Answer

You might have: Restless leg syndrome, a neurological disease. Also cholesterol meds can cause leg cramping your thyroid and some electrolytes could  be checked as well finally your footwear and standing a lot may be the problem.

Question 7

i have hemoconcentration with low normal sodium levels, and mildly elevated creatinine and bun. my urine sodium is 80 mmol/l and urine osmality is 900 mosmol/kg. i get bad muscle cramps. i always drink plenty of water. what could be causing this?

Accepted Answer

: The term hemoconcentration is not appropriately used with the provided info. Urine sodium of 80 mmol/L rules out pre-renal conditions which may cause low serum sodium. If your serum sodium is low but urine osmolality is high then you have problem of diluting the urine. You should see a nephrologist who should be able to address your questions in details. Take care.

Question 8

what do i do for estreme leg, feet and hand muscle cramps? kept me up all night--still spasaming.  tried diazapam that i have for occasional cramping and drank some tonic water for the quinine and drank gator ade for the electrolights.

Accepted Answer

I : I agree with dr. Jaffery.  Another consideration would be spinal cord irritation and a neurologic exam would be able to uncover that problem.

Before you visit the neurologist make sure to differentiate between "spasms", cramps, and restless legs.

Spasms respresent a painful and involuntary muscle contraction.  It can not be released voluntarily.

A muscle cramp is a sudden intermittent pain of a muscle that may involve involuntary contractions and can be associated with spasms.

Restless legs refers to an uneasiness and restlessness in the legs when at rest.  This most commonly occurs after going to bed but can be seen earlier in the evening (anticipation).

Cramps can also be associated with arthritic conditions and cold exposure.  I hope this helps.

Question 9

my husband's legs swell severely from the knees down and he has awful legs cramps anytime he tries to lay down to sleep. will water pills help with the swelling? and will magnesium help with the cramps?

Accepted Answer

: He needs to be evaluated as soon as possible for the etiology of edema. Magnesium or potassium supplement at times may be helpful but these supplements can cause life threatening conditions if your husband's edema is due to severe kidney disease. Leg cramp and edema are probably the symptoms of a systemic illness which needs to be diagnosed and treated. Good luck to your husband.

Question 10

can birth control pills cause blood clots? been on marvelon for 14 months with no problem until recently....nasty muscle cramps and swelling

Accepted Answer

See your OB-GYN: The progesterone content of your birth control pills may cause some swelling/ cramps and all birth control pills can cause blood clots in the leg veins. See your Primary Care Provider for a review of your susceptibility to vein problems and a review of your pill.

Hope this helps!

Dr Z

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Muscle cramps bad on new water pills. eat banana to void it?

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How to get rid of muscle cramps from diuretic?

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A person on a fad diet experiences muscle cramps. did low cal or diuretic cause it?

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What are the causes of muscle cramps and should i drink water?

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I sleep 13 hours at night, drink a lot of water, eat very little (1 meal a day) and i'm never hungry and i get muscle cramps a lot. what is wrong?

A member asked:

I drink plenty of water but i have severe muscle cramps in my legs every night. why?

A member asked:

I have hemoconcentration with low normal sodium levels, and mildly elevated creatinine and bun. my urine sodium is 80 mmol/l and urine osmality is 900 mosmol/kg. i get bad muscle cramps. i always drink plenty of water. what could be causing this?

A member asked:

What do i do for estreme leg, feet and hand muscle cramps? kept me up all night--still spasaming. tried diazapam that i have for occasional cramping and drank some tonic water for the quinine and drank gator ade for the electrolights.

A member asked:

My husband's legs swell severely from the knees down and he has awful legs cramps anytime he tries to lay down to sleep. will water pills help with the swelling? and will magnesium help with the cramps?

A member asked:

Can birth control pills cause blood clots? been on marvelon for 14 months with no problem until recently....nasty muscle cramps and swelling

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