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Answer by Mary
It can. Leg cramps is usually restless leg syndromes. Treating the sleep apnea can treat the RLS. If it does, there are medications for it. He would benifit from a sleep study
Sunday, 1 December 2013
Is it possible that sleep apnea may contribute to night leg cramps?
Question by : Is it possible that sleep apnea may contribute to night leg cramps?
70 year old, male with night cramps approximately 5 hours after falling asleep. He appears to have sleep apnea that is untreated at this time. Takes Prednisone, blood pressure medicine and Crestor. Could the sleep apnea contribute to the leg cramps?
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