Severe leg cramps can accompany some chemotherapy regimens, keeping patients up at night or interrupting sleep. If leg cramps are bothering your parent, try covering his legs with a heating pad, which can help calm the cramp and relieve discomfort. Use a low to medium heat setting to avoid burning the skin. The reason this helps: Heat improves circulation, allowing more oxygen to reach the muscles.
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Use a Heating Pad to Relieve Leg Cramps
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