All about Leg Cramps at Night
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
10. Painkillers
In some instances, you might need to turn to painkillers to help relieve you of the discomfort. An over-the-counter product such as ibuprofen or Tylenol is often all that is needed to help and make you feel comfortable.
If this does not work then you can try speaking with your doctor instead. It is not likely that they will prescribe strong, addictive drugs like opioids for leg cramps. They may, however, try to figure out exactly why the leg cramps are occurring and use that as a starting point for treatment. It may be as simple as increased water or electrolyte intake or as complicated as treating a neurological disorder with medications.
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