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August 8, 2023
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A MyLupusTeam Member

I used to get them very badly at night. I take a muscle relaxer to help. It would make you sleepy during the day.

August 2, 2024
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Yes, some individuals with lupus experience severe leg and feet cramps that can be debilitating and prevent them from walking. For example, one MyLupusTeam member mentioned, “I get them horribly. I’m losing my ability to walk because of it.” Another member shared, “I get terrible cramps, jump-out-of-bed-and-stretch cramps Show Full Answer

Yes, some individuals with lupus experience severe leg and feet cramps that can be debilitating and prevent them from walking. For example, one MyLupusTeam member mentioned, “I get them horribly. I’m losing my ability to walk because of it.” Another member shared, “I get terrible cramps, jump-out-of-bed-and-stretch cramps, in the middle of the night.” These cramps can vary in intensity and duration, sometimes lasting for hours and causing significant pain and mobility issues.

August 2, 2024
A MyLupusTeam Member

@A MyLupusTeam Member I wondered about why tonic water helps leg cramps. This is what I found out.

https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2016/0201/....

August 13, 2023
A MyLupusTeam Member

Get bad cramp in my calves and funny though it sounds drinking tonic water helps

August 13, 2023
A MyLupusTeam Member

I get that one My hands

August 12, 2023

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