Question 1

why do i get leg cramps at night?

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Many reasons..: You may be dehydrated or over exercising. You may have a vitamin or mineral deficiency. See your doctor and have an evaluation.

Question 2

why do i get leg cramps every night?

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Leg cramps: Hi. This could be a magnesium deficiency, b12 deficiency , iron deficiency or even dehydration. Try taking these vitamins and I would suggest getting your blood checked.
Thank you, 
Dr. Sethi

Question 3

i get occasional body and leg cramps?

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Common: Occasional leg cramps are common. Staying well hydrated can help. if they bother you, ask your doctor to check your electrolytes and kidney function.

Question 4

why is it that i get leg cramps almost every night?

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See your pcp: Difficult to say without examination. I would reccommend seeing your primary care physician for evaluation and treatment. Your symptoms are suggestive of "restless leg syndrome " and there is effective medication available by prescription for this condition. Best of luck!

Question 5

what exactly does it mean when you always get leg cramps?

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?: Maybe too low on calcium or potassium.

Question 6

what to do if i get nightly leg cramps and they hurt a lot?

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Pain meds, including: A muscle relaxer, or massaging the calf, or standing on a cold floor. One or the other of these would work for you. 
See your pcp to get investigated as to why you are getting the cramps, as there are some causes that could be diagnosed, and then corrected.
Good luck, happy holidays.

Question 7

any explanation for why i get leg cramps almost every night?

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Leg cramp: some causes of cramp:
 low potassium, magnesium and calcium, dehydration, kidney and thyroid disease,peripheral vascular dx, muscle injury, over using of muscles, medications incluidng statin , Antidepressant, birth control pill, sitting or sleeping on a hard surface for long time, restless leg syndrome, please talk to your doctor for evaluation
ypu can try Tonic water with quinine 8 oz at night.

Question 8

i have been having leg cramps at night. why do you get these?

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Cramps: The cause of nocturnal leg cramps is often unknown, some causes: sitting for long periods of time, over-exertion of muscles, standing or working on concrete floors, sitting improperly, pregnancy, alcoholism, dehydration/electrolyte imbalances, parkinson’s, neuromuscular disorders, endocrine disorders (diabetes, hypothyroidism) and meds (diuretics, statins, beta agonists).

Question 9

what are the causes of leg cramps when i start to get out of bed?

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Electrolyte imbalanc: Leg cramps can be cause by several things.  However, the most common cause is electrolyte imbalance and or dehydration.  Make sure you are hydrated and i would make sure you take a calcium supplement.  If this does not help consider trying a magnesium supplement.  If nothing else helps there is a product called 'crampy legs' which usually helps.

Question 10

what to do if i get horrible leg cramps in one leg at night how can i stop it?

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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.

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