Many cancer patients find that keeping their feet warm helps prevent the painful leg cramps that are a side effect of some chemotherapy drugs. (Heat improves circulation and thus reduces cramping.) If your parent is suffering from leg cramps, have her try sleeping in warm socks. Choose soft, loose socks that don't have elastic cuffs, which can affect circulation. Slipper socks work well, too.
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Wear Socks to Bed to Prevent Leg Cramps
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