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Thank you ladies @ MrsV. & Niranjana😊
Nocturnal leg cramps are fairly common for those of us who are older, and stretching the legs out forcefully is very helpful. Low potassium, magnesium, and advanced kidney disease can all be factors too, Tameeka. Stretching and pressing against a footboard or floor can be helpful. Flexeril can help, as Mrs. V says, but it causes grogginess and those of us who are older may be more prone to falls and injury on it.😘
Thank you my doctor actually removed flexural from my med list but I will ask about the magnesium
Yes, I used to get terrible muscle spasms in my calves and toes. My doctor prescribed Flexeril and it has been a big help. It helps me get to sleep too. Some people take magnesium that can also help with both leg cramps and sleep.
Yes, many people with lupus experience severe leg cramps that can jolt them out of sleep. These cramps, often called charley horses, can be excruciating and commonly occur at night. Some MyLupusTeam members have described these cramps as "jump-out-of-bed-and-stretch cramps" that can be very painful and disruptive to sleep.
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