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My husband, 65, gets severe leg and ankle cramps to where he cannot sleep. is there anything he can do to stop them?
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Leg cramps: Leg cramps can be annoying as you well know. There can be electrolyte issues involved, etc. so it best to have him evaluated and some routine blood tests done. Usually, there may be no definitive cause found, but there are Rx medications that may help him. Best wishes to you both.
Answered 7/21/2014
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Yes: He needs a vascular study to see if the circulation to his legs are adequate.
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Cramps: Some common causes are a deficiency of magnesium, potassium, vitamin D, or dehydration.
Answered 7/21/2014
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Yes: Leg cramp could be very painful it could be avoided by eating banana every night and drink some orange juice or eat an orange or any fruit that is rich on potassium if the does not help you can see your doctor he can put him on medicine for that
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Depends on why: There are many reasons that a person can get muscle cramps including medications and underlying medical conditions. Also the sensation of a cramp may represent a different symptoms/disorder. A complete examination/history and possibly studies needs to be done if this persists.
Answered 7/9/2018
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