Many people experience painful leg and calf cramps at night, which can have several potential causes. News 9 spoke with Dr. Lacy Anderson to explore the underlying factors behind these cramps and ...

Understanding the Context

Menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea) are throbbing or cramping pains in the lower abdomen. Many women have menstrual cramps just before and during their menstrual periods. For some women, the discomfort is merely annoying. For others, menstrual cramps can be severe enough to interfere with everyday activities for a few days every month.

Key Insights

Conditions such as endometriosis or uterine fibroids can cause ... I have intense intestinal cramping that lasts for a few hours alongg with constantly having bowel movements ( 5-8 times, even 15 minutes approximately). My blood works excellent.. Does anyone suffer from random hand cramping and finger contractures? Posted by kalliope56 @kalliope56, I am at wit’s end with a problem I’ve been having with my hands and fingers.

Final Thoughts

My hands randomly have spasms and my fingers randomly contract. It may be normal menstrual cramping (dysmenorrhea) if it occurs during your period, or it may be from other abdominal or pelvic problems. If you have severe pain, see your doctor. Have your tried electrolyte water instead of just magnesium? My wife uses this to control her nocturnal leg cramps. Also, do you exercise or stretch before you retire?

Putting your leg muscles to work before bed can fatigue them, which may help decrease your leg issues. When your nervous system shoots messages to your peripheral leg muscles they may not react by cramping and let you sleep. At ... When arteries are narrowed or blocked, the oxygen and nutrients in your blood can’t get to your tissues and muscles easily.