Leg Cramps

[destiny19]

I’m having quite severe leg cramps which started about a month ago. I am stage 3 (b) right now although my GFR tends to jump around. Does anyone know what actually causes these cramps and has anyone been dealing with similar issues?

[Margie5967]

I was having the same issue. Check your electrolytes.

Mine are always within the normal range however I was still having symptoms.

Low potassium, magnesium, sodium and B12 all can cause leg cramps.

I would have my labs checked.

[orangecity41 in reply to Margie5967]

Agree Margie 5967: It is always good idea to keep track of lab results that relate to CKD, especially.

[MAS_Nurse]

Hi destiny19

Leg cramps are one of the symptoms of CKD. Margie has shared some good information about getting your electrolytes and blood tests checked. Here is some more information about CKD progression from the Edinburgh Renal Unit: edren.org/ren/edren-info/ck...

Best wishes,

MAS Nurse and Moderator

[citronc3]

Yes that happened to me. What Margie 5967

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Hi there, My Nephrologist suggestion was to take Vitamin E and it has help but, please run this by your Doctor 😊 I hope this helps you also! Lala

[panda22]

I use to get really violent calf spasms. My doctor put me on quinine and since have only had 2 very slight spasms.

[RhenDutchess123]

stay hydrated....if your leg cramps happen while sleeping...mine are...stretch your muscles before bedtime...i ride my stationary bike for about 5 or 6 minutes....