Cramps

[cyeoumans]

I am on metformin plus a statin and I am getting cramps in my legs and toes at night and during the day. I called my doctor (go) he has told me it's the metformin ? I have read online it's the statin does anyone have any advice.

 

[robert72]

I had cramps when I was on Simvastatin which cleared up when I stopped taking them. I have taken 3 different statins but not had cramps with those. It might be worth switching to a different statin to see if the cramps go away.

 

[sally and james]

I don't recall anyone complaining of cramps due to metformin - lavatorial problems, yes, leg cramps, no. However, reports of muscle problems when on statins are extremely common. My money would be on the statin, although your cramps could be for a totally unrelated reason. Advice? If it were me, I would drop the statins and see what happened.
Sally

 

[cyeoumans]

That's what I am on too, I will talk to my GP again. Thank u

 

[cyeoumans]

Will stop the statins . Thanks for advice.

 

[mo53]

Hello. I had cramps and really severe muscle ain in legs when taking one kind of statin but since it has been changed Ive been fine.

 

[bob chennells]

I am on metformin plus a statin and I am getting cramps in my legs and toes at night and during the day. I called my doctor (go) he has told me it's the metformin ? I have read online it's the statin does anyone have any advice.

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[anna29]

Hello. I had cramps and really severe muscle ain in legs when taking one kind of statin but since it has been changed Ive been fine.

I was with pains in legs n muscles with simvastatin since changed to amlodipine I have been fine .
Just a little cankles swelling initally then all has been fine since .

Best to revist your GP - explain all pain and cramps etc
Ask about the statin possibly too - there are other options that may be more suited ?
Only your GP can advise and prescribe with your meds .

 

[bob chennells]

I stopped taking stations. Had night cramps muscle probs during the day. I now feel 10years younger no cramps or muscle probs.78yrs. Male

 

[Tigerkitty1950]

I stopped statins was suffering muscle fatigue, I get some cramps now and then just drink Tonic water, it has quinine in it,
cramps usually mean low potassium, look it up for potassium rich foods

 

[cyeoumans]

Brill stuff will look into that

 

[Aldebaran]

I didn't have cramps on Metformin but I don't take a statin. Hope you get it sorted. Cramps are horrible.

 

[peacetrain]

I've always been prone to cramp in my feet and in recent years, in my hands and hips if I moved in a certain way. Since diagnosis (and so taking metformin) cramp instances have increased and also I get it around ankles and up lower leg. Interestingly I no longer get it in my hands or hips. I've been off medication for two months and still get cramp. I've never been on statins.

I love bananas but never eat them now. I'll have to investigate other oats soy sources.


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[jack412]

when i started LC, statins and metformin, I drank more water and took some extra salt for the leg cramps
I also got back pain around the flanks for a week

 

[satindoll]

I don't recall anyone complaining of cramps due to metformin - lavatorial problems, yes, leg cramps, no. However, reports of muscle problems when on statins are extremely common. My money would be on the statin, although your cramps could be for a totally unrelated reason. Advice? If it were me, I would drop the statins and see what happened.
Sally

Not knowing what the OP has been given statins for its a bit dangerous telling him to stop taking them, his best way forward is to speak with his GP and get them changed

 

[Bluetit1802]

Magnesium shortage, common in people with high blood sugars, can cause muscle cramps.

http://www.patient.co.uk/doctor/magnesium-disorders

 

[sjhume]

I was with pains in legs n muscles with simvastatin since changed to amlodipine I have been fine .
Just a little cankles swelling initally then all has been fine since .

Best to revist your GP - explain all pain and cramps etc
Ask about the statin possibly too - there are other options that may be more suited ?
Only your GP can advise and prescribe with your meds .

i've been getting bad cramps (mostly at night) for the last few years.Sometimes i get up to 4 attacks a night. I'm on statins and Amlodopine plus Alopurinol and Renvella for my kidney problems. I wonder why my doctor has put me on both and if its them causing cramps

 

[Shazza74]

I've suffered severe leg and feet cramps since I was a teenager with no explanation of why. I'm now 40 and only diagnosed May this year as type 1 after being rushed into hospital with DKA and BS of +30. I've not been on any other meds. I believe I've been suffering the cramps from high BS levels and no diagnosis. I believe this due to other symptoms for years such severe thirst, thrush and fatigue but doctors look at me blankly when I mention this.

Funny thing is the cramps have now gone!

 

[sjhume]

I've suffered severe leg and feet cramps since I was a teenager with no explanation of why. I'm now 40 and only diagnosed May this year as type 1 after being rushed into hospital with DKA and BS of +30. I've not been on any other meds. I believe I've been suffering the cramps from high BS levels and no diagnosis. I believe this due to other symptoms for years such severe thirst, thrush and fatigue but doctors look at me blankly when I mention this.

Funny thing is the cramps have now gone!

I too suffered severe thirst but so do many diabetics especially when not diagnosed. Had 4 cramps in my left calf again last night. Wish mine would just go!

 

[anna29]

i've been getting bad cramps (mostly at night) for the last few years.Sometimes i get up to 4 attacks a night. I'm on statins and Amlodopine plus Alopurinol and Renvella for my kidney problems. I wonder why my doctor has put me on both and if its them causing cramps

Quinine is helpful to prevent cramp
I sip it tonic water with slices of lemon in .
Love the sharpness of the taste .

Totally understand your point with the Amlodopine
possibly cause of cramps ?
I asked my GP same thing .
He told me it wasn't related .
Hence he put me on quinine meds .
Prevents the painful cramp at night .