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Neuropathy and leg cramps

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@trishdub
Thank you for responding! I will try some of your suggestions that I am not already doing. I'm 77 and have had these cramps for years, had them stop and they have now restarted every night after 2 hours' sleep. Then I'm up and down the rest of the night until I just get up. I'm already taking a multitude of supplements but will start with the CoQ10 tonight. My physical therapist has used radio frequency on the nerves which helped some for a day or two, but it is an alternative treatment and not real reliable. I've also tried 3 prescription meds which haven't helped either - painkillers and muscle relaxers. I look forward to a time where insomnia was my only concern at night! Thank you again.

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@jwelker
Like you I have suffered for years. At times I’ve gotten so tired I could barely function.
The exercises that I think have helped the most are calf raises (the calf muscles apparently help get the blood moving) and foot pumps throughout the day (they help improve circulation). The other plus is elevating the legs at night. I have low blood pressure so raising my legs helps get the blood back to the heart.
I really hope you find some success soon! I’ve prayed for this!!