I am a 61-year old female, and I have been having a lot of leg cramps. It happens in the evenings and in the middle of the night, when I wake up in the morning. And oddly enough sometimes I get the very same cramp in both feet or legs. I wear heels most days so I thought it could perhaps be from tired legs. I think I drink enough water, but do I need more potassium, or I should I be checked for anemia. It seems I heard that anemia could cause cramps - ? Thanks. Email address is
Welcome at Chat Doctor I have gone through your query and being your physician I completely understand your health concerns. ANEMIA verse does not cause cramps. There is need to look for the other causes of anemia.  You should meet physician so that you can be properly assessed. There is need to get the FBC, ESR, blood sugar along with the S. ELECTROLYTES after then we will be able to proceed.  Meanwhile, stay calm and use acetaminophen along with the tizanidine to relieve pain and spasm.  Get well soon Hope your query is adequately ad Chat Doctor.