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   How do you treat nocturnal leg cramps?

   • Laboratory evaluation and specialized testing usually are unnecessary to confirm the diagnosis. Limited evidence supports treating nocturnal leg cramps with exercise and stretching, or with medications such as magnesium, calcium channel blockers, carisoprodol, or vitamin B 12. Quinine is no longer recommended to treat leg cramps.

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   Does stretching before sleep reduce nocturnal leg cramps in older adults?

   • Stretching before sleep reduces the frequency and severity of nocturnal leg cramps in older adults: a randomised trial © The Author 2016. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the British Geriatrics Society. All rights reserved. For Permissions, please email: journals.permissions@oup.com Abstract.

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   Does magnesium help nocturnal leg cramps?

   • A meta-analysis of seven RCTs (361 subjects) comparing magnesium 300–900 mg/day to placebo in the treatment of nocturnal leg cramps concluded that magnesium was not an effective treatment for idiopathic cramps but may have a small positive effect in pregnant women (Table 3).

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2. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesLeg Cramps at Night: Causes, Pain Relief & Prevention

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   Apply heat: Use a heating pad or take a warm bath. Apply cold: Wrap a bag of ice in a towel and apply it to the area. Take pain medications: Take ibuprofen or acetaminophen to help with the pain. Elevate: Prop up your leg after the cramp starts to feel better.

3. www.aafp.org › pubs › afpTreatments for Nocturnal Leg Cramps - AAFP

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   Oct 1, 2017 · Four systematic reviews evaluated treatments for idiopathic nocturnal leg cramps. These include a 2014 review 1 of 16 RCTs and a 2010 review 2 of 24 prospective studies, including 18 RCTs. A 2012 ...

4. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org › discussion › steps-canWhat Can I Do To Relieve or Prevent Leg Cramps at Night?

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   Jul 11, 2013 · restless legs syndrome than it is with night leg cramps. Pain from swelling caused by excess fluid (edema) may feel like leg cramps. The pain caused by leg cramps can vary in intensity and last from just a few seconds to 15 minutes or more. To get relief, gently rubbing a cramped muscle can help it relax. Stretching also can ease a spasm.

5. www.aafp.org › pubs › afpNocturnal Leg Cramps | AAFP

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   Aug 15, 2012 · Leg cramps (charley horses) are a common nocturnal symptom that can be difficult to manage because of uncertainties about etiology, appropriate diagnostic evaluation, and optimal treatment ...

6. www.akamai.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditionsRestless legs syndrome - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

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   Jan 26, 2024 · Making simple lifestyle changes can help alleviate symptoms of restless legs syndrome: Try baths and massages. Soaking in a warm bath and massaging the legs can relax the muscles. Apply warm or cool packs. Use of heat or cold, or alternating use of the two, may lessen the leg sensations. Establish good sleep hygiene.

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   Nov 2, 2016 · Nocturnal leg cramps are common and troublesome in older people and have a significant impact on quality of life. Diuretic and long-acting beta-agonist therapy predispose to leg cramps. There is conflicting evidence regarding the efficacy of prophylactic stretching in preventing cramps. Quinine remains the only medication proven to reduce the ...

8. www.mayoclinic.org › symptoms › night-leg-crampsNight leg cramps Causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Mar 2, 2023 · Most of the time, there's no known cause for night leg cramps. In general, they're likely the result of tired muscles and nerve problems. The risk of having night leg cramps increases with age. Pregnant people also are more likely to have night leg cramps. Kidney failure, diabetic nerve damage and problems with blood flow are known to cause ...