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How to relieve nighttime leg cramps from tamoxifen?

WL

Community Member

21 days ago

Been on tamoxifen for a year now. Some side effects I’ve been tolerating but now pretty bad leg cramps last month. Any thing to make it better? Worse at night.

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CA

Community Member

21 days ago

Managing side effects during treatment can be really challenging, especially when they disrupt sleep. Many people in the breast cancer community share similar experiences with muscle cramps, and there are several approaches that might help - from gentle stretching before bed to staying well-hydrated and discussing magnesium or other options with your healthcare team. Have others here found specific strategies that worked for nighttime cramping?

JW

Community Member

7 days ago

I have been using an over the counter product for muscle cramps, called Theraworx. Found in aisle with topical pain relievers. Read and follow the instructions. This can be used before bedtime so the cramps won’t happen or as soon as they occur. I like the roll on version but the also have a pump foam. They recently came out with a nerve pain product as well.

WL

Community Member

5 days ago

Thanks Julie!! I’ll give it a try.

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