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Experiencing Cramps
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jpolden15 Sex: M Data Quality: 3 stars ALS: 13 yrs Wheelchair Bulbar: moderate Arms: severe Chest: moderate Legs: severe jpolden15 ▼ First Symptom: 05/00 Dx: 01/08
nacona Sex: M Data Quality: 3 stars ALS: 5 yrs Bulbar: none Arms: moderate Chest: none Legs: mild nacona ▼ First Symptom: 09/07 Dx: 03/10
speechlessinseattle Sex: F Data Quality: 3 stars ALS: 6 yrs Bulbar: mild Arms: none Chest: none Legs: moderate speechlessinseattle ▼ First Symptom: 10/06 Dx: 02/09

Cramps Report

Cramps are unpleasant, often painful sensations caused by muscle contraction or overshortening.

What we've learned from patients who report Cramps

Symptom severities

Severe	39
Moderate	106
Mild	144
None	51

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Cramps

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What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Cramps
Reason	# Patients	Percentage of patients
Baclofen	33
Quinine	33
Magnesium	13
Ibuprofen	12
Gabapentin	7
Qualaquin	6
Magnesium Citrate	5
Clonazepam	5
Diazepam	5
Neurontin	4
Valium	4
Flexeril	3
Potassium	3
Celebrex	2
Ibuprofen Prescription	2
Vitamin B	2
Massage Therapy	2
Magnelevures	1
Holistic supplement	1
Vitamin E	1
Levetiracetam	1
Multiple method massage	1
Necon 1/35	1
Ginger Tea	1
Nortriptyline	1
Advil	1
Calcium-Sandoz	1
Paroxetine	1
Klor-Con M20	1
Mexiletine	1

Last updated: June 19, 2013