Severe Leg Cramping

Greetings

My husband who as Hep C has been suffering greatly with
leg cramps that occur mostly in the evening at rest.
A great tightening sensation that bolts him out of bed
some nights
Sometime during day not so much tho
They have also begun to happen in his hands as well

Is this a common symptom with a liver condition or Hep C?
Also are there a deficiencys know that can cause this
to happen, perhaps something in his system is depleted
It is really difficult to watch him in such pain
and I sure would appreciate any advice help etc...
If someone has any experiences with leg cramps and what you
have done to relieve, them please E mail me/us.

Thank you kindly
Laura Street
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[tomlou]

i also suffer from severe leg cramps due to hepatitis c.,primarly at night .the painis so intense that i often weep.for the last week i been taking three vials of mag 2 (wich is a magnesiam suppliment) a day along with an etra 500 mg. of calcium and 500 mg. of potassium,it has worked wonders and the cramping has become bearable.

[bebra]

I too have had this problem, It can get quite unbearable. I even got a 3 degree burn on leg from heating pad. Finally Dr. perscribed Vicodan 5/500mg. It works 75% of the time and the dose is not high enough to make you incompacitated. Also monitor his hemoglobin count, seems when its low and the oxygen in the blood is low the cramps are worse.  The Vicodan also will help with his breathing when he is having a hard time. How long has he been on treatment?

[Marypz]

My husband has the night pain in his legs.  What is it cause from?  We have been to doctors, Ultrasound and still horrible pain.   It is Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Neuropathy pain. Anyone out there have an idea?  We need to be specific and go to that doctor with that speciality.  Otherwise, the pain will continue. Mary PZ