SafetyJ2006
06-10-2004, 07:19 PM
I guess I've been experiencing "charlie horses" in my legs off and on about twice a week for the past several years. For the most part the symptoms are transient and self-limiting. They occur mostly in the early morning when I start to wake up.
Lately (the past week) I have been getting charlie horse type cramps in my lower abdomen, equally on the right and left flank. Again, they are very transient and self-limiting. But I am a little worried about the etiology.
A little background, I am a 56 year old guy with Parkinson's Disease, CAD and HBP during exertion that is very well controlled with medications that include Metoprolol and Moduretic. I take multivitamins, ASA, and Sinemet daily as well. Any ideas?
Jeff :jester:
Lately (the past week) I have been getting charlie horse type cramps in my lower abdomen, equally on the right and left flank. Again, they are very transient and self-limiting. But I am a little worried about the etiology.
A little background, I am a 56 year old guy with Parkinson's Disease, CAD and HBP during exertion that is very well controlled with medications that include Metoprolol and Moduretic. I take multivitamins, ASA, and Sinemet daily as well. Any ideas?
Jeff :jester:
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NineLives
06-10-2004, 08:47 PM
Woodworks I've read that charlie horses can be caused by dehydration and also low potassium levels.
SafetyJ2006
06-10-2004, 10:10 PM
Woodworks I've read that charlie horses can be caused by dehydration and also low potassium levels.
Thanks, I am seeing my primary care physician tomorrow, I think I'll see if she will run some blood chemistry tests.
Thanks, I am seeing my primary care physician tomorrow, I think I'll see if she will run some blood chemistry tests.