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I have severe cramping of the hand and fingers. Iam ...
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I have severe cramping of the hand and fingers. Iam currently on a high Rx of predisone 60 MG per day and a latex diuretic.

 

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January 25 11:52 PM (1 minute and 19 seconds later)
         
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Since you are online, could you please give some more information:

Since how long have you had this?

Is it only on one hand or both?

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January 25 11:55 PM (3 minutes and 4 seconds later)
         
It started two days ago, when I started the diuretic. It occurs in both hands, on and off. Each occurance lasts about 10 minutes.
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January 26 12:10 AM (15 minutes and 4 seconds later)
         
I have had this condition for two days, ever since I started taking the diuretic Furosemide 20 MG twice per day.

It occurs in both hands, on and off, and lasts about 10 minutes per occurance.
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January 26 12:14 AM (4 minutes and 17 seconds later)
         
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Hi,

Your cramps may be related to the diuretics. The most frequent cause of such cramps is electrolyte imabalnce. The diuretics have probably led to some slight elecrolyte imbalance which has led to the cramping. You should discuss this with your doctor, whether you need to get your electrolytes (sodium and potassium levels) tested. You can try out these options:

Plenty of Electrolyte fluids: you need to discuss with your doctor before taking this.

Warm compresses when there are cramps.

Gentle stretching exercises regularly.

Vit. B supplements: Take one capsule daily for one month, preferably a Multivitamin B complex capsule which you can ask for at the pharmacy and containing Methylcobalmine.

Vit. E supplements: Take one capsule daily for one month.




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