Chemotherapy Leg Cramps

Membrane-stabilizing agents such as quinine phenytoin or carbamazepine may be selected according to either nocturnal or daytime predominant occurrence of cramps.

Chemotherapy leg cramps. Low blood sugar calcium or potassium levels. I am wondering if the chemo is causing this or possibly my Neulasta injections. Often muscle cramps can be caused by insufficient Mg levels.

The cramps happen most often in the calf muscle. But its important to know that other non-cancer related conditions and medicines can also cause problems that might cause leg cramps. Ive been having severe muscle cramps while trying to sleep.

Pain may be mild and intermittent or persistent and severe. Leg Cramps These are often created by lack of hydration that is a common problem during chemo. Radiation therapy to the lower extremities hips legs etc.

Whereas the remedy in the first category is to attack the underlying process if possible pharmacologic suppression of cramps is the primary approach in the others. During leg cramps I applied heat and also drank a shot of pickle juice. Recurrent leg cramp associated with tamoxifen use.

I also discovered that Neulasta a man-made form of a protein that stimulates the growth of white blood cells in your body after chemo is also linked to muscle cramping. Also ask about potassium. The pickle juice seems to do the trick almost immediately for me however pickle juice might not be a good solution for you if you are on a.

Or in the hands fingers and lower arms. Jlampe I am a little late in responding but I also suffered from leg cramps. Using a tablespoon of mustard was a faster.