Menlo Park, CA
A 28-year-old male 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?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 34 years experience
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,...
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Last updated Dec 26, 2019
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