I get severe cramps in my legs. It starts on the inside just

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I get severe cramps in my legs. It starts on the inside just above my knee and goes diagonal accross the top of my thigh into my pelvis. It is one of the most excruciating pain I have ever felt. This has always started when I am asleep but today it happened while awake. I am afraid to go to sleep. Can you give me any advise. My thigh still aches from the episode thanks Jackie

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Female, Age: 58, Ohio

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I try to straighten and pull against the cramp. I have tried gatorade, milk, cold, hot mostly I just endure the pain, but it is horrible

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Hello

How long the problem is there?

Do you have any other disease?

Do you take any medicine?

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Thank you,

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Reply to Dr.D. Saha's Post: I have been dealing with this for approximately 6 years on and off. I take synthroid. Otherwise I am healthy. I came off my horse in 2005 and broke 11 bones, I have been trying since to come back to some form of fitness. I have lately been trying to ride an hour a day and get more restrictive with my diet. The only thing I noticed yesterday before the episode was severe hunger. I am way overweight there is not reason for the hunger. I had been to the barn and had ridden, I came home and had lunch. This is the first time that it has ever hit during the day. It usually strikes at night when I am asleep.

I also wanted to thank you for answering. I have tried to ask a dr about this and they just shrugged. I am greatful that you took the time to listen and answer.

Jackie

Edited by Customer (name blocked for privacy) on July 6 2008 at 6:29 PM

Thank you for the information.

By analyzing your history it seems that there may be many factors playing important role in producing your leg cramps.

Injury and fracture bones also have an important role on it.

Leg cramps usually occurs during night but it may sometimes happen during day also.

The last daytime attack of leg cramps may be due to dehydration and over use

Sometimes vitamin and electrolyte deficiency may also cause cramps.

You can read in details about the cause and management of leg cramps in the website.

http://www.medicinenet.com/muscle_cramps/page2.htm

I think you should consult a doctor for examination and investigations to find out the cause and management.

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