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I am a 55 year old female.Just recently I have been experiencing muscle cramping in many of my muscles, including feet hands calves front and back of thighs and top of hips near my waistline. Should I be concerned or just increase my calcium intake?

 

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January 30 4:44 AM (12 minutes later)
         
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Hi,

Muscle cramps can occur due to several causes like-poor circulation, thiamine (B1), pantothenic acid (B5), and pyridoxine (B6 ) deficency. Also due to dehydration, cirrhosis of the liver, Low Blood Calcium, Magnesium can cause muscle cramps.Also certain medication can cause cramps.

You should undergo a physical examination, along with tests from your doctor. He or she can add vitamin supplements, and further check levels of hormones.

Thank you.

 

 

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