Question 1

why do i sometimes poop light brown to yellow poop? should i be concerned or is this diet related? i pooped this morning and the day before i ate pineapple, strawberries, and kiwis. earlier that day i ate eggs and orange juice?

Accepted Answer

: Light colored or yellow stools is usually due to fat being present in the stools.  The cause is fat malabsorption in the upper GI system.  Gallbladder dysfunction and pancreatic dysfunction may be the cause.  Most of the time it is harmless if it occurs only occasionally.

Question 2

drank a lot of orange juice over the last three days. getting stomach cramps. help?

Accepted Answer

Find symptom's cause: Nausea may be gi-related (food poisoning, peptic disease, gastroparesis, due to biliary &amp; pancreatic disease, gas/bloat syndrome, small bowel problems)., diet indiscretion. Consider "central" causes: motion sickness, vertigo, migraine headache, brain problems (some very serious). Also, rule out infection (?Urinary tract), medication side effects, pregnancy, &amp; even reaction to stress. Need eval?

Question 3

i take a multi vitamin but i also drink a boost every day, i seem to be getting leg cramps more often. is it possible i'm getting too much of something?

Accepted Answer

: Usually it is a lack of certain vitamins and/or minerals that can result in leg cramps. However, If you take too many vitamins in a single form or in a group, this can also cause cramping 2° to vitamin/mineral toxicity, but they would not be confined solely to your legs. Another explanation could be dehydration caused by ingredients in your boost. Make sure that you are properly hydrated.

Question 4

i supplement with 100 mg potassium daily-- too much? when i eliminate it i get leg cramps.

Accepted Answer

Requires lab: How much potassium you need depends on your blood tests, kidney function, and other medications.  The only way to know the correct amount is by lab tests which will have to be monitored by your doctor.  Too much or too little potassium cns be very dangerous.  If you get leg cramps when not taking your potassium chances are good you need this supplement.

Question 5

i frequently have leg cramps a few days before my period. should i be worried since it happens often? should i ask my doc.for supplements or increase specific foods in my diet before my period? sometimes these cramps wake me from my sleep when it's painfu

Accepted Answer

Leg cramps: Hello. Some of my patients drink a cup of  tonic water or club soda before they go to bed because of the quinine sulfate in these fluids. It is rare to find quinine sulfate pills over the counter (OTC). Some of these sound strange but work for some patients. Home remedies:  eating  1Tbsp of mustard, drink apple cider vinegar, applying horse liniment etc. OTC magnesium is good for cramps AND sleep.

Question 6

can i take 400mg of vitamin e for restless leg cramps in my legs? i have gerd will taking it increase acidity ?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin E: I'm not sure of the strength of the clinical evidence showing effectiveness of Vitamin in RLS.  However, regarding your question about Vitamin E and worsening of GERD, I have not been made adware of GERD exacerbation from 400 units per day of Vitamin E.  That being said, being a fat soluble, vitamin E is best absorbed from the GI tract if taken with a meal containing some fat.

Question 7

2 days before period is supposed to be due. i have stuffy nose, bloating, leg cramps, increased cm, visible veins on chest and stomach. pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Very possibly : All of the symptoms you described could be from pregnancy. It would be best to buy a test and find out.

Question 8

dr prescribed metoprolol 50mg for fast heart rate and anxiety, a friend warned to beware of leg cramps. can this medicine increase risk of blood clots?

Accepted Answer

NO: There is NO medical connection between the use of BETA BLOCKERS (eg Metoprolol)  and thrombophlebitis!
(Blood Clots)

Hope this helps!

DR Z

Question 9

what could symptoms of blurred vision, urination every 30-60 minutes, fatigue, dizziness, increased hr, thirst, leg cramps and leg numbness point too?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes: I am an ortho surgeon so this is bit out of my realm but it sounds like you  need a checkup with your family doctor ASAP.  This set of symptoms sounds like diabetes.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Why does having too much pineapple or grapefruit or orange juice increase my leg cramps

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Why do i sometimes poop light brown to yellow poop? should i be concerned or is this diet related? i pooped this morning and the day before i ate pineapple, strawberries, and kiwis. earlier that day i ate eggs and orange juice?

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Drank a lot of orange juice over the last three days. getting stomach cramps. help?

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I take a multi vitamin but i also drink a boost every day, i seem to be getting leg cramps more often. is it possible i'm getting too much of something?

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I supplement with 100 mg potassium daily-- too much? when i eliminate it i get leg cramps.

A member asked:

I frequently have leg cramps a few days before my period. should i be worried since it happens often? should i ask my doc.for supplements or increase specific foods in my diet before my period? sometimes these cramps wake me from my sleep when it's painfu

A member asked:

Can i take 400mg of vitamin e for restless leg cramps in my legs? i have gerd will taking it increase acidity ?

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2 days before period is supposed to be due. i have stuffy nose, bloating, leg cramps, increased cm, visible veins on chest and stomach. pregnancy?

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Dr prescribed metoprolol 50mg for fast heart rate and anxiety, a friend warned to beware of leg cramps. can this medicine increase risk of blood clots?

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What could symptoms of blurred vision, urination every 30-60 minutes, fatigue, dizziness, increased hr, thirst, leg cramps and leg numbness point too?

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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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