I am 57 year old male 5' 7" 235 lbs.We sleep on a superb quality mattress. Also when the above symptoms occur I also get cramps in my leg(calf) muscles. True I am getting over a severe chest cold I suffered with the past week. Does that have anything to do with these symptoms too?
After sleeping all nite Why do I wake with stiff, sore, aching muscles in my lower back?
Question posted by Bene56 on 31 Dec 2012
Last updated on 20 April 2020 by Star_WannaBeA_Doctor
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Star_WannaBeA_Doctor
20 April 2020
this is late response,but cramps in your leg is normal when these symptoms occur. im star and im only 19. and ill give anyone advice. anyways, cramps are normal... during that. your body is resting and trying to fight of any bacteria that can give you infections. and the chest cold you suffered does have to do with it if you get heart aches and low blood pressure. but if not then it could be because of infoloimititise. infolomitise is a progress of not enough white blood cells in the muscle. i would prefer you, if this has not stopped to lay on your stomach for at least a week. if that does not help try not to sleep on your side for a while. drink a lot of water and remember to stay healthy!
endlessPred
1 Jan 2013
Men and women need calcium as they age. Low calcium increases muscle aches and cramps. A simple blood test can check for this.
A few things you can do. More walking will keep the toxins moving out of your lymphatic system so muscle won't cramp as much. Second, if ankles are swelling you need to get in to see a doctor right away. This indicates other problems you may to know about.
And finally, your weight is too high for your height. That extra weight puts strain on your back and legs during the day. When you sleep at night the muscles relax. Since they are over used they cause pain. Too long at this weight will also pull the spine out of alignment and soon you will be having all kinds of back troubles. So consider this too.
The cold has nothing to do with it. However if you actually have influenza then be cautious with your health and watch for difficulty breathing.
I suggest a visit to the doctor and check how your health and back in general are doing. It's the start of a new year and a wonderful time to begin a search for your poor back. Write any time, Karen
meyati
1 Jan 2013
Are you taking cholesterol control meds? This is a symptom of those and other medications. I'd go over your meds- and check the side effects. And, yes, you can get back pain from coughing, etc., but that shouldn't affect your legs. Try eating some bananas and strawberries- they are high in potassium, which also is a factor in cramps. Some people take a cholesterol med and get sick in a few days-some have it hit them 7-11 years later. If it keeps up-see a doctor about that. I got sick this summer, and I actually sprained my back from tossing and turning in bed. Don't put me down too much-I just finished building and painting soffits in the kitchen, and now I'm tearing out dry wall.
sara12345
1 Jan 2013
My gosh, Meyati, with all that you are dealing with right now, you are tearing out dry wall??? You are a wonder.
meyati
1 Jan 2013
I'm not anxious-nervous-but I just want to do things-I forgot to ask the doctor if GSR from firing pistols would be bad. I'd wear a mask. I couldn't wear a mask after surgery-hurt my lip and nose. Probably in about 2 weeks, my nose and lip will hurt too much to wear a mask. He says that somehow my body is adapting to the radiation. They asked who was picking me up-usually most people need rides I guess, I can easily understand that for prostrate cancer. Then my body hasn't been carved up-or gone through chemo-even both.
kaismama
31 Dec 2012
Do you have any disorders that could contibute to it? Your magnesium level could be a little low because of your cold, and not having an appetite.
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